Assistant Manager, Prod. Performance Insights, Asia Pacific

Goodyear; Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodyear India Private Limited seeks an experienced professional to oversee laboratory testing operations and optimize tire testing processes in India. You will coordinate dynamic operator activities, review testing requests, and ensure timely execution with a focus on safety and quality.

You will collaborate with APAC teams, support audits, calibrations, and preventive maintenance, and help drive continuous improvement across NPI, COP, OEM, and Offtake activities, delivering reliable lab

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in managing laboratory testing operations.
• Strong understanding of testing processes, quality systems, and lab operations.
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple testing priorities across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize laboratory testing processes to ensure efficient execution.
• Coordinate dynamic and static testing operations to maximize resource utilization.
• Collaborate with NPI, COP, OEM, GDCD/GDCK, and Offtake teams to align testing with business needs.
• Support daily lab operations, safety walks, and audits; ensure compliance with lab standards.
• Monitor preventive maintenance and calibration activities for laboratory equipment.

Skills

Laboratory ops

Cross-functional coordination

Quality systems

Process compliance

OEE analysis

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 DoManage 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 BringYou 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/corporateGoodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.