Quality Manager (Pipeline)

Build a career that matters with one of the world’s most respected employers. Michelin is seeking a Site Quality Manager (Pipeline) for its Louisville Synthetic Elastomers (MLSE) chemical plant in Louisville, KY.

About the role

Michelin has an immediate opening for a Site Quality Manager (Pipeline) who will lead the team in meeting the site’s quality objectives such as Right the First Time and Scrap Rate. The leader will participate in a 3‑5‑year training regimen that includes temporary placements to gain a comprehensive understanding of plant manufacturing and quality processes, equipment, and internal and external resources. The role applies Michelin’s world‑class practices for variation reduction, root‑cause analysis, and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor an impactful team to ensure products meet Michelin’s quality specifications, standards, and plant objectives.
• Evaluate and validate all non‑compliance, complaints, abnormalities, and performance deviations, implementing appropriate corrective actions.
• Apply problem‑solving tools and methods in cross‑functional, diverse teams to eliminate process waste, solve problems, and drive decisions.
• Build and implement progress plans that improve quality performance; monitor process capability and productivity to ensure permanent improvements.
• Participate in capacity planning for products, materials, processes, and methods.
• Develop guidelines and standards for operators based on quality reference documents.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5 years of team‑leadership experience, or at least 8 years in a manufacturing quality position (preferred).
• Experience in a chemical manufacturing setting (plus).
• Experience serving in a “Manager of Managers” capacity (plus).
• Military service as a Junior Military Officer or Senior Non‑Commission Officer (plus).
• Willingness/ability to work in an industrial plant during normal business hours and support a 7‑day/24‑hour operation with occasional off‑hours work.

Skills

• Proven ability to lead a team by setting clear goals, delegating tasks, providing regular feedback/coaching, developing people, and fostering a positive work environment.
• Effective problem‑solving skills, including root‑cause analysis and implementation of lasting solutions.
• Knowledge of A3, Six Sigma, ISO 9000 (required), ISO 14000, AIAG quality methodology, statistical process control, and process capability (strongly preferred).
• Strong professional communication with external partners, suppliers, customers, and colleagues.
• Unwavering commitment to people and the ability to influence beyond the immediate team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 tools (Excel required; Power BI a plus).
• Experience working and managing in a union environment (plus).

Benefits

• Personalized development plans, mentorship, and cross‑functional opportunities for career growth.
• Unique career paths and advancement opportunities.
• Inclusive culture that recognizes competencies, contributions, and behaviors.
• Option to join one of Michelin’s Connected Communities.
• Innovation‑driven projects, from sustainable materials to digital transformation.
• Positive community impact through sustainable business practices and support for customers and communities.