Area Operations Manager

About the role

This opportunity is in Anderson, SC, a vibrant growing city less than an hour from Greenville and about 10 miles from Clemson University. As the largest rubber manufacturing plant in the world with 800+ employees, our plant produces rubber, metallic and textile tissues, as well as other technologies for all types and sizes of tires, including passenger car, light and heavy truck, mining and aircraft tires. Every single Michelin tire manufactured in North America contains a product manufactured at our Anderson plant!

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, support, and direction to empower 30-50 wage 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.
• Cook with the supplier of forklift drivers to ensure smooth operations and support to your team.

Requirements

• A willingness to work in an industrial plant environment (Monday-Friday on day shift) and support the 24 hours – 7 days operations as necessary.
• A 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.
• Military service (Junior Military Officer or Senior Non-Commission Officer) a plus.
• 3-5 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.
• Microsoft Excel data analysis proficiency. Microsoft Power BI would be a plus.

Qualifications

• A willingness to work in an industrial plant environment (Monday-Friday on day shift) and support the 24 hours – 7 days operations as necessary.
• A 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.
• Military service (Junior Military Officer or Senior Non-Commission Officer) a plus.
• 3-5 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.
• Microsoft Excel data analysis proficiency. Microsoft Power BI would be a plus.

Skills

• A willingness to work in an industrial plant environment (Monday-Friday on day shift) and support the 24 hours – 7 days operations as necessary.
• A 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.
• Military service (Junior Military Officer or Senior Non-Commission Officer) a plus.
• 3-5 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.
• Microsoft Excel data analysis proficiency. Microsoft Power BI would be a plus.

Benefits

• Family, teamwork, and commitment to our customers are at the center of our culture.
• We are driven to inspire our team to achieve both long-term career and personal goals.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Normal business hours Monday-Friday.

Benefits

• Company gym
• Cafeteria
• Health center
• Employee credit union