Assistant Manager, Prod. Performance Insights, Asia Pacific

A350-Goodyear SouthAsia TyresP; Aurangabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodyear in India seeks a Laboratory Testing Operations Lead to oversee tire testing activities, optimize processes, and ensure a safe, high-quality lab environment. You will coordinate multiple testing priorities, review requests, monitor equipment effectiveness, and prepare monthly reports while collaborating with NPI, COP, OEM, and audit teams to support business objectives.

This role requires at least 3 years in laboratory testing operations, with a strong grasp of quality systems and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience managing laboratory testing operations.
• Strong understanding of testing processes and laboratory quality systems.
• Experience coordinating multiple testing priorities across teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize testing processes, prioritizing requests to ensure timely execution.
• Oversee dynamic operator activities and maximize efficiency and resource use.
• Ensure standardized tire testing practices across cross-functional teams.
• Support APAC lab operations and implement testing processes.
• Track progress with FIFO workflow and prepare monthly testing reports.

Skills

Lab testing operations

Testing coordination

Quality systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Laboratory equipment handling

Job description

You will oversee laboratory testing operations, ensuring efficient test execution, process compliance, and cross-functional support to deliver high-quality results.

As part of the laboratory team, you will ensure the efficient execution of tire testing activities, optimize testing operations, support cross-functional business needs, and contribute to a safe, high-quality laboratory environment.

What You'll Do

Manage and Optimize Testing Processes (30%)

You will collect, review, and prioritize all testing requests to ensure timely execution.

You will oversee and coordinate laboratory dynamic operator activities to maximize efficiency and resource utilization.

You will ensure alignment and standardization of tire testing practices across all cross-functional teams.

You will support APAC laboratory operations and the implementation of testing processes.

You will manage test requests using FIFO (First In, First Out) principles to ensure effective workflow management.

You will support COP testing activities, including collaboration with the CQA team for OEM WS requirements.

Manage Dynamic and Static Testing Operations (30%)

You will collect and review all incoming testing requests.

You will program, initiate, and monitor tests according to established standard operating procedures.

You will track test progress and ensure timely completion of all testing activities.

You will analyze equipment OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and operator workload to improve operational performance.

You will prepare and share monthly testing reports with relevant stakeholders and departments.

Collaborate Across Functions to Support Operational Processes (25%)

You will work closely with teams supporting NPI, GDCD/GDCK, COP, OEM, and Offtake activities.

You will support internal and external audits by ensuring compliance with laboratory standards and processes.

You will monitor preventive maintenance schedules and follow up on completion status for laboratory equipment.

You will support laboratory quality initiatives, including calibration activities, non-conformity management, and OFI tracking.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure testing activities effectively support business objectives.

Support Daily Laboratory Operations (15%)

You will support day-to-day laboratory operations and administrative activities.

You will participate in weekly safety and quality walks to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.

You will provide support to related departments as required.

You will assist with laboratory visits, audits, and stakeholder engagements.

What You'll Bring

You should have at least 3 years of experience in managing laboratory testing operations and coordinating multiple testing priorities. You have a strong understanding of testing processes, quality systems, and laboratory operations.

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