Area Manager

Location: US-AR-TEXARKANA-PLT-4298   
Goodyear Talent Acquisition Representative: Nicole Aguilar  
Sponsorship Available: No 
Relocation Assistance Available: No 

Join the Goodyear Area Manager Pit Crew!

Are you ready to accelerate your career with one of the most iconic names in the tire industry? Goodyear is looking for a detail-oriented and driven individual to join our Area Manager and help us steer our operations to success.

Primary Purpose of the Position

We are looking for an Area Manager to ensure the smooth and timely flow of plant production, delivering a high-quality product to the next operation and ultimately to the customer. This role is responsible for achieving key operational goals in cost, quality, safety, and delivery. The Area Manager will coach, develop, and support hourly associates, holding them accountable for meeting performance objectives. Additionally, this position plays a critical role in driving Business Center strategies at the floor level to align daily operations with broader business objectives.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely maintain the smooth and timely flow of plant production, ensuring a quality product is delivered to the next operation/customer.
• Lead and promote safety in all aspects of the plant.
• Lead adherence of all procedures, audits, practices, and standard work within the operation.
• Develop employees and foster a team culture.
• Develop, maintain and provide continuous improvement in their team.

Required Education & Experience

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or in lieu 5 years of relevant work experience.

Experience

• Minimum of 1-year relevant work experience.

Preferred

• 4-year technical degree.
• Manufacturing or military experience.
• Experience in tire manufacturing processes.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Requires the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of safety and quality procedures, HR policies, and budgeting.
• Ability to lead teams.

About The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company 

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. 

Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard 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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