Area Operations Manager

Area Operations Manager

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Area Operations Manager
Waterville, Nova Scotia
 

Come join the growing team at one of Nova Scotia’s largest manufacturing operations! Michelin Waterville is located in the heart of the Annapolis Valley, known for its many farms and vineyards, and home to some of Canada’s oldest historical sites. This facility produces tires for transport trucks, off-road, and construction vehicles for the North America market.
 

The opportunity
 

Michelin has an immediate opening for an Area Operations Manager who leads their business unit (30-50 people) to achieve their performance goals in safety, machine availability, quality, delivery, and cost. This position works normal business hours Monday-Friday but supports a team that rotates shifts 24 hours-7 days a week. Michelin is committed to supporting everyone’s right to move freely to find their better way forward. This role’s purpose is to empower people to provide the best products in the world while helping them grow and achieve their career aspirations. If respect for people, teamwork and trust are some values you live by you should consider joining us, the Worldwide Leader in Tires!
 

What you will do

• provide leadership, support, and direction to empower 30-50 production operators to achieve their common objectives;

• work effectively with maintenance, quality, and other teams to meet daily/annual performance goals and continuous improvement/progress efforts;

• develop employees through coaching plans and work closely with your team members to improve their capabilities through effective performance management;

• monitor the short and long-term needs of the facility to ensure succession needs are met and employees are afforded opportunities for development and career growth;

• facilitate the identification and implementation of process and team improvements; and,

• participate in creating and supporting the annual progress plan by developing and leading towards key performance indicators.
   

What you will bring

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in achieving a long-term goal and learning something new;

• demonstrated experience in leading a team or project group by setting clear goals, delegating tasks effectively, providing regular feedback/coaching, leading by example, and fostering a positive work environment;

• 3+ years of successful employee performance management (to include attendance, productivity, skill development, and team management) is preferred;

• the ability to interact in a professional manner with internal partners, suppliers, customers, and colleagues; and,

• Microsoft Excel data analysis proficiency.
   

How to apply
Candidates should clearly indicate how they meet the requirements listed above in their applications. We ask you to merge your covering letter and resume into one Word or PDF document. The deadline for applications is August 9, 2026.

Pourquoi Michelin? 

• Opportunités de carrière : Plans de développement personnalisés, mentorat et opportunités interfonctionnelles. Chemins de carrière uniques et possibilités d'avancement. 

• Culture inclusive : Épanouissez-vous dans un environnement diversifié et solidaire où vos compétences, contributions et comportements sont reconnus.  

• Orientation vers l'innovation : Participez à des projets innovants et porteurs de sens, allant des matériaux durables aux solutions de transformation numérique. 

• Impact communautaire : Rejoignez une entreprise qui place l’éthique et la durabilité au cœur de ses actions. Nous bâtissons un avenir responsable en harmonisant les besoins de nos clients avec ceux de nos communautés. 

Michelin est un employeur qui souscrit au principe de l’égalité des chances en matière d’emploi pour les minorités visibles, les femmes, les autochtones et les personnes handicapées. Si, en raison d'un handicap, vous avez besoin d'un aménagement pour une quelconque partie de la procédure de candidature, veuillez nous contacter à l'adresse suivante: accommodation@michelin.com 

Nous façonnons l'avenir avec des personnes comme vous. Commencez votre carrière avec Michelin dès aujourd'hui!