Area Operations Manager (Experienced Professional)

About the role

This opportunity is in our US5 Passenger and Light Truck Tire Plant in Lexington, SC. We are proud to be an integral partner in one of the fastest growing communities in South Carolina and are centrally located near many of the state's top destinations, with Lake Murray nestled in our backyard. Our team has been manufacturing premium tires for passenger and light truck vehicles since 1981. Our facility is over 3 football fields in length, employs more than 1,800 team members and utilizes a variety of complex tire building machinery. We are committed to positively impacting the community through volunteer efforts.

What You Will Do

• Provide leadership, support, and direction to empower 30-50 hourly production operators to achieve their common objectives relating to Safety, Quality, and Delivery.
• 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 manager of forklift drivers to ensure smooth operations and support for your team.

What You Will Bring

• 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 setting and achieving long term goals, and adapting to change.
• 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 (attendance, quality, 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.

Purpose

The purpose of this role 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!