Area Operations Manager

Michelin; Waterville; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tire manufacturer in Waterville, Nova Scotia, is seeking an Area Operations Manager to lead a team of 30-50 production operators. The ideal candidate will have a degree, experience in team management, and strong leadership qualities. Responsibilities include fostering a positive work environment, ensuring performance goals are met, and facilitating employee development. The position offers opportunities for career growth in a supportive and innovative culture.

Benefits

Personalized development plans

Mentorship opportunities

Diverse and supportive environment

Cross-functional opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of successful employee performance management preferred.
• Ability to interact professionally with internal partners, suppliers, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to production operators.
• Work with maintenance and quality teams to meet performance goals.
• Develop employees through coaching plans.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Microsoft Excel

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Area Operations Manager — Waterville, Nova Scotia.

Michelin has an immediate opening for an Area Operations Manager who leads a business unit (30-50 people) to achieve performance goals in safety, machine availability, quality, delivery, and cost. This role supports a team that rotates shifts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, while operating within normal business hours Monday-Friday. Michelin’s purpose is to support everyone’s right to move freely to find their better way forward. The role empowers people to provide the best products in the world while helping them grow and achieve their career aspirations. If respect for people, teamwork and trust are values you live by, consider joining us, the Worldwide Leader in Tires!

What will you do

• Provide leadership, support, and direction to empower 30-50 production operators to achieve their common objectives.
• Work effectively with maintenance, quality, and other teams to meet daily/annual performance goals and continuous improvement efforts.
• Develop employees through coaching plans and work closely with team members to improve their capabilities through effective performance management.
• Monitor the short- and long-term needs of the facility to ensure succession needs are met and employees are afforded opportunities for development and career growth.
• Facilitate the identification and implementation of process and team improvements.
• Participate in creating and supporting the annual progress plan by developing and leading towards key performance indicators.

What you will bring

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in achieving a long-term goal and learning something new.
• Demonstrated experience in leading a team or project group by setting clear goals, delegating tasks effectively, providing regular feedback and coaching, leading by example, and fostering a positive work environment.
• 3+ years of successful employee performance management (to include attendance, productivity, skill development, and team management) is preferred.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with internal partners, suppliers, customers, and colleagues.
• Microsoft Excel data analysis proficiency.

How to apply

Candidates should clearly indicate how they meet the requirements listed above in their applications. Please merge your covering letter and resume into one Word or PDF document. The deadline for applications is November 9, 2025.

Why Michelin?

• Career Growth: Personalized development plans, mentorship, and cross-functional opportunities. Unique career paths and opportunities for advancement.
• Inclusive Culture: Thrive in a diverse, supportive environment where competencies, contributions and behaviors are recognized. Optional participation in Business Resource Groups and Inclusion Councils.
• Innovation-Driven: Work on projects that matter—from sustainable materials to digital transformation.
• Community Impact: Be part of a company that does what’s right and uses sustainable business practices while balancing customer and community needs.

Michelin is an equal employment opportunity employer of visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons and people with disabilities. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment application process because of a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].

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