Job Description

As an Area Manager in the Mixer & Extruder section of our Business Centre, you will play a critical role in ensuring smooth, safe, and efficient operations across your shift. You will lead production activities, drive compliance, and foster continuous improvement in alignment with Goodyear's systems and standards.

Key Responsibilities

Shift Operations & Leadership

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manage every aspect of your shift -- safety, productivity, quality, equipment, systems, and manpower.

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ensure production targets are consistently met or exceeded, and you coordinate smooth handovers to the next shift.

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prepare and manage shift schedules for hourly associates, keeping operations efficient and well-staffed.

Compliance & Auditing

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uphold Goodyear's operational controls and manufacturing standards.

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conduct Layered Process Audits and Layered Safety Audits to maintain high performance.

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ensure your area meets all legal and environmental compliance requirements.

Environmental Management

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minimize waste and prevent environmental spillage, leakages, and excessive resource use.

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promote reuse and recycling, actively working to prevent pollution and contamination.

Training & Workforce Engagement

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train hourly associates, contractual staff, and casual workers on new systems and procedures.

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foster a bottom-up approach, encouraging input and participation from your team.

Continuous Improvement & Reporting

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support the rollout of systems that enhance Quality, Safety, Energy, and Productivity.

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attend key meetings -- production, safety, energy, scrap review, and training -- to stay aligned and informed.

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troubleshoot process issues and apply improvement methodologies like DMAIC.

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report daily to the Auditor and Area Specialist, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Education

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hold a Diploma or Bachelor's Degree (BE/B.Tech) in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent field.

Industry Experience

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bring 4+ years of hands-on experience in the tire industry, with deep expertise in mixing and extrusion processes.

Technical Skills

Safety and environmental management Engineering knowledge Manpower planning and allocation Operational excellence and process improvement tools Problem-solving and troubleshooting
Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 51 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to Goodyear.com .




Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.