Production Specialist (GMS)

Goodyear. More Driven.

Primary Purpose of the Position:

• Achieve cost savings through driving productivity and improvement initiatives (safety, quality, waste, operational excellence, etc.).
• Support plant by interfacing with plant QEHS, Maintenance and supply chain department
• Eliminate machines losses and improve workplace organization.
• Ensure process and quality systems integrity.
• Implement new  processes and resolve product performance issues.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure ticket achievement and delivery performance by unblocking situations and putting the right countermeasures in place.
• Perform activities that involve issuing reports, maintaining and interpreting product, process and material specifications related to maintain & improving the product quality within the manufacturing process, and implementation of process improvements.
• Execute activities involving continuous improvement tools, analysis of process irregularities, recommending solutions & facilitating cost down initiatives related to improving service cost. 
• These duties would include training and instruction of appropriate team members and day-to-day floor support and development of standard work practices.
• Research, analyze, identify, and correct unacceptable performance through analysis and technical knowledge of the product/process including waste and cost reduction.

To join our team, you will need:

Education & Certifications:

• Master Degree or minimum 3 years of relevant experience.

Experience:

• 3 + years’ experience in manufacturing and continuous improvement experience.
• A solid understanding of product quality and waste reduction and experience in understanding product integrity.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to influence floor & staff associates in all activities desired.
• Agile and able to manage priorities.
• Process and results oriented
• Must be factual to perform root cause analysis and implements required actions.
• Must be analytical & able to organize data & communicate to all levels of organization.
• French & English language is a must.

Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 53 facilities in 20 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 www.goodyear.com/corporate.