Area Maintenance Manager

Michelin North America, Inc.; Woodburn (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Michelin North America, Inc. in Woodburn, Indiana, is seeking an Area Maintenance Manager to lead 20–25 maintenance personnel at the BF Goodrich tire plant. You will ensure equipment availability and reliability while controlling costs and energy use within a continuous improvement framework.

Requirements include 5+ years in maintenance management with supervisory exposure; a technical degree is a plus. You will implement maintenance plans, coach staff, and manage union-related considerations as

Qualifications

• 5+ years in maintenance management with supervision experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Technical degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 20–25 maintenance personnel.
• Ensure equipment availability and reliability.
• Control maintenance costs and energy usage.
• Apply maintenance plans and respond to breakdowns proactively.
• Drive reliability improvements through Michelin Manufacturing Way.

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance management

Continuous improvement

Energy efficiency

Safety compliance

Education

Technical degree

Job description

Area Maintenance Manager

Build a Career That Matters with One of the World's Most Respected Employers!

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This opportunity is in Woodburn, Indiana in our BF Goodrich tire plant. Woodburn is a small town located about 30 minutes east of Fort Wayne, IN. Fort Wayne is the cultural and economic center of northeastern Indiana and the second largest city in Indiana. Established in 1961, our plant makes passenger and light truck tires.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Area Maintenance Manager will lead a team of 20 - 25 maintenance personnel in an area of the facility. They will ensure the availability and durability of equipment in their sector while optimizing maintenance costs and energy in a continuous improvement approach. This should allow Operations to achieve the critical goals of Safety, Quality, Cost and Production.

WHAT WILL YOU DO

• Safety requirements are prioritized and ensured at all times (personnel and equipment)
• The maintenance strategy is applied to equipment criticality
• Maintenance plans are implemented, to include effective reaction to breakdowns and proactive work on machinery to improve control of the process (reliability).
• Effectiveness of machine interventions is continuously optimized (The analysis of maintenance results is ensured and implementation of necessary actions to ensure continuous progress over short- and medium-term horizons)
• Maintenance cost is optimized: operational efficiency, energy and spare parts consumption
• The steps and tools of MMW (Michelin Manufacturing Way) are mastered to drive reliability progress
• The reliability of equipment is ensured, in particular by dealing with obsolescence cases
• Resources are adapted (competency and quantity), training and succession plans are created and carried out

WHAT WILL YOU BRING

• Minimum 5+ years prior maintenance management experience with 2+ years of supervisory experience preferred
• Proven leadership of teams, with examples of facilitating progress
• Technical degree is a plus but equivalent experience is considered
• Willingness to work in a manufacturing environment
• Proven record of development of people through coaching, mentoring, and establishment of development plans
• Prior experience working in a union environment is a plus

Ready to Shape the Future of Innovation?

Michelin is building a world-leading manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences. Pioneering engineered materials for more than 130 years, Michelin is uniquely positioned to make decisive contributions to human progress and a more sustainable world. Drawing on its deep know-how in polymer composite materials, Michelin is constantly innovating to manufacture high-quality tires and components for critical applications in demanding fields as varied as mobility, construction, aeronautics, low-carbon energies and healthcare.

The care placed in its products and deep customer knowledge inspire Michelin to offer the finest experiences. This spans from providing data- and AI-based connected solutions for professional fleets to recommending outstanding restaurants and hotels curated by the MICHELIN Guide.

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 your competencies, contributions and behaviors are recognized. Option to join one of our Connected Communities.
• 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. We use sustainable business practices while balancing the needs of our customers and communities.

Michelin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. Consistent with these obligations, Michelin also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].

This position is not available for immigration sponsorship.

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