Area Manager - 2nd Shift

Goodyear; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodyear is seeking an Area Manager (2nd Shift) to lead 25–30 production associates in our Akron, Ohio manufacturing facility. You will guide daily operations, ensuring safe, efficient production, and adherence to quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration to meet targets and drive continuous improvement in safety and productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• 5+ years of manufacturing or operations experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations for the 2nd shift.
• Monitor performance and ensure production targets are met.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Quality, Engineering, Operations).
• Identify improvement opportunities and implement solutions.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

## Area Manager - 2nd ShiftApplyremote type: In Officelocations: US OH Akron ICM Plt 0993time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-40110197Be part of the Innovation Center Manufacturing team as an Area Manager (2nd Shift), producing high-performance tires for Goodyear Racing. In this role, you will lead 25–30 production associates in a unionized environment, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality operations in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.## ## ## **Why This Role Matters*** Lead and develop a team of production associates* Ensure safe and efficient production flow while maintaining quality standards* Promote and enforce plant safety practices* Ensure adherence to procedures, audits, and standard work* Drive continuous improvement and support operational goals (safety, quality, cost, delivery)## ## ## **What You Will Do*** Lead day-to-day operations for the 2nd shift* Monitor performance and ensure production targets are met* Partner with cross-functional teams (Quality, Engineering, Operations)* Identify improvement opportunities and implement solutions* Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and engagement## ## ## **What We’re Looking For*** Bachelor’s degree required* 5+ years of relevant manufacturing or operations experience* Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment#LI-SN1 Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 63,000 people and manufactures its products in 49 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/corporateIf you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please contact the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500.Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.