Operations Manager

Requisition ID: 124691 
Sponsorship Available: No 
Relocation Assistance Available: Yes 
 

Goodyear. More Driven.

Primary Purpose of Position:

The Operations Manager will lead/manage the Operations organization in Niagara Falls to achieve the plant's daily and annual production plans in a safe, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective manner to satisfy customers' quality requirements. 
The incumbent will represent Niagara Falls Operations business teams (as appropriate). The position will maintain high quality and productivity standards in accordance to the sales and operating process (S&OP) requirements. 
The role will control operating costs and report expenditures for monthly accounting close. The associate will develop/implement long-term strategic plans to ensure the sustainability of Niagara Falls Operations (including process improvements, new product implementation, cost savings, team development, succession plans, and contract negotiations). 
The Operations Manager will maintain and comply with all procedures, policies, and regulations. 

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set, attain, and drive the organization to comply with/support all safety, quality, delivery, process safety management, and environmental initiatives. Hold direct reports accountable for demonstrating environmental, health, and safety (EHS) leadership.

• Lead, manage, and coach the Operations teams to achieve plant business goals. Provide leadership, expertise, and guidance to the Operations teams through the implementation of priority elements (i.e., operator expectations, operator rounds, shift handover, etc). Accountable for identifying and recommending industry best practices/technologies to improve operating performance

• Develop and implement production plans in accordance with the Chemical Operations S&OP process and the business team strategies. Communicate plans and priorities to the Operations teams to ensure alignment. Coordinate responses to plant production process problems.

• Create and manage the fixed cost annual operating plan (AOP). Submit expenditures and accruals to Accounting for the monthly closing process.

• Support labor relations efforts to sustain a cooperative environment for achieving business goals. Participate in the contract negotiations effort. Respond to grievances in a timely and professional manner.

Education:

Required: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Chemical degree preferred
Desired:  Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Chemical degree preferred)
 
Experience:

• 7 or more years of experience managing salary and hourly employees, financial responsibilities, and production planning in a chemical plant environment

• Experience in driving strategy with day-to-day Operations team

• Previous experience in a union environment  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated leadership and team building skills

• Experience in driving stability to lead and manage multi-functional, diverse teams

• Communication, cost analysis, customer relations, and project management skills

• Knowledge of continuous improvement methods

• Ability to balance long-range planning and integrations with short-term actions

• Process-oriented with the ability to determine important versus urgent matter

Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 71,000 people and manufactures its products in 55 facilities in 22 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.

The pay range for this position is 102720 - 190764 /yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on factors such-as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. Selected candidates may be eligible for a number of benefits, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability, tuition assistance, sick and vacation time, as well as tire discounts.

Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please contact the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500.

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