Assistant Manager, Prod. Performance Insights, Asia Pacific

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company; Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is seeking an experienced laboratory operations professional to oversee tire testing activities and drive efficient execution across the lab. You will coordinate testing requests, monitor progress, and ensure alignment with SOPs and quality standards.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, support audits, calibrations, and preventive maintenance, and contribute to a safe, compliant laboratory environment while supporting APAC operations and OEM

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience managing laboratory testing operations and coordinating multiple testing priorities.
• Strong understanding of testing processes, quality systems, and laboratory operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize testing processes to ensure timely and efficient execution.
• Coordinate laboratory dynamic operator activities to maximize efficiency and resource use.
• Ensure alignment and standardization of tire testing practices across cross-functional teams.
• Support APAC laboratory operations and implement testing processes.
• Manage test requests using FIFO to ensure effective workflow and timely completion.
• Collaborate with COP testing activities and OEM WS requirements with the CQA team.
• Collect and review all testing requests and monitor progress to completion.
• Program, initiate, and monitor tests per SOPs; track progress and results.
• Analyze equipment OEE and operator workload to improve performance.
• Prepare and share monthly testing reports with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with NPI, GDCD/GDCK, COP, OEM, and Offtake teams to support operations.
• Assist with preventive maintenance schedules and calibration activities.
• Support audits, calibration, non-conformity tracking, and OFI processes.
• Engage with related departments to ensure testing activities support business objectives.

Skills

Laboratory operations

Testing coordination

Quality systems

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.

Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 63,000 people and manufactures its products in 48 facilities in 19 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 employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.