Operations Manager (Accelerated Development Program)

About the position

As an Operations Manager, you will guarantee and drive the collective performance of the activity to achieve important performance goals in safety, machine availability, quality, delivery and cost established with the Plant Management Team. You will manage and mentor salaried personnel and have indirect manufacturing professionals of up to 250 reports that have responsibility for meeting safety, quality and delivery targets within the workshop. Furthermore, the position will be part of an accelerated development program with a goal of positioning the new leader to rapidly gain experience and grow quickly within the organization. We are expecting this new passionate leader to gain experience and rapidly promote into higher level operations roles within the company to include Plant Manager and beyond. Therefore, we need this person to be relocatable to most of our US locations. You may also have the opportunity to take part in a global rotation assignment for a short time for development within Group Michelin. Your initial assignment will be at one of our Kansas manufacturing facilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of up to 250 indirect reports with supporting salaried support staff in a manufacturing facility in a 24 hour/day, 7 day/week operation
• Monitor and manage daily performance and set mid/long term strategic direction in line with company objectives
• Establish and lead the cost control budget
• Mentor team and promote employee development and work responsibilities
• Demonstrate passion for continuous improvement in safety, production, compliance, maintenance, housekeeping, employee development/mentorship
• Provide team communication on company, plant, and department business plan objectives and performance

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree is required. An MBA is helpful
• At least 5 to 10 years of progressive management responsibility in a manufacturing, military or other fast paced environment
• Demonstrated leadership presence, maturity and the ability to influence whole organizations
• The ability to learn quickly
• Outstanding judgment and ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic setting
• Analytical problem-solving skills with an outstanding attention to detail
• Strategic vision with the ability to implement
• Impeccable leadership skills with the ability to empower and influence others positively
• A proven track record of building and developing teams
• Curious, dynamic and willing to challenge self and others to higher levels of performance
• Great organizational change skills
• Be geographically mobile to most Michelin sites within the US region
• Be open to relocate internationally for a potential short term assignment in the future

Benefits

• Career advancement through various options, including skill and career development, training, career exploration and work with cross-functional teams
• Possibility of a varied and fulfilling career path in an environment where unique contributions are valued
• Participation in Business Resource Groups (BRGs) that support employee engagement and professional development