Production Unit Manager (Business Unit Leader)

Michelin; Norwood (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Michelin is seeking a Production Unit Manager to lead a team of 30-50 operators in a dynamic tire manufacturing environment in Norwood, NC. The role focuses on empowering employees and driving performance in safety, quality, and cost. Ideal candidates will have a strong educational background and experience in team management, with opportunities for career advancement in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Career development programs

Professional training

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 3-5 years in performance management preferred.
• Proven experience in managing teams or projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support 30-50 production operators to achieve performance goals.
• Work with maintenance and quality teams to meet performance objectives.
• Facilitate employee development through coaching and performance management.

Skills

Team Management

Data Analysis (Excel)

Coaching

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Power BI

Job description

Production Unit Manager (Business Unit Leader)

Michelin is hiring!

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THE OPPORTUNITY

Michelin has an immediate opening for a Production Unit Manager who leads their business unit (30-50 people) to achieve their performance goals in safety, machine availability, quality, delivery, and cost. This position works normal business hours Monday-Friday but supports a team that rotates shifts 24 hours-7 days a week. Michelin’s purpose is to support everyone’s right to move freely to find their better way forward. This role’s purpose is to empower people to provide the best products in the world while helping them grow and achieve their career aspirations. If respect for people, teamwork and trust are some values you live by you should consider joining us, the Worldwide Leader in Tires!

Michelin Tire Manufacturing – Aviation Division
40589 Stanly School Rd.
Norwood, NC 28128

Purchased by Michelin on January 25, 1989, this 550,000 square-foot manufacturing facility in Norwood, North Carolina, produces new bias aircraft tires, bias and radial retread tires, and semi-finished materials. US11 is the only Michelin bias aircraft and aircraft retread plant in North America.

WHAT WILL YOU DO

• Provide leadership, support, and direction to empower 30-50 wage production operators to achieve their common objectives.
• Work effectively with maintenance, quality, and other teams to meet daily/annual performance goals and continuous improvement/progress efforts.
• Develop employees through coaching plans and work closely with your team members to improve their capabilities through effective performance management.
• Monitor the short and long-term needs of the facility to ensure succession needs are met and employees are afforded opportunities for development and career growth.
• Facilitate the identification and implementation of process and team improvements.
• Coordinate with the supplier of forklift drivers to ensure smooth operations and support to your team.

WHAT WILL YOU BRING

• A willingness to work in an industrial plant environment (Monday-Friday on day shift) and support the 24 hours – 7 days operations as necessary.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in achieving a long-term goal and learning something new.
• Proven experience in managing a team or project group by setting clear goals, delegating tasks optimally, providing regular feedback/mentoring, leading by example, and encouraging a positive work environment. Military service (Junior Military Officer or Senior Non-Commission Officer) a plus.
• 3-5 years of successful employee performance management (to include attendance, efficiency, skill development, and team management) is preferred.
• The ability to interact in a professional manner with internal partners, suppliers, customers, and colleagues.
• Microsoft Excel data analysis proficiency. Microsoft Power BI would be a plus.

Inspire Motion for Life: Apply Today!

As the leading mobility company, we work with tires, around tires and beyond tires to enable Motion for Life. Dedicated to enhancing our clients’ mobility and sustainability, Michelin designs and distributes the most suitable tires, services and solutions for our customers’ needs. Michelin provides digital services, maps and guides to help enrich trips and travels and make them unique experiences. Bringing our expertise to new markets, we invest in high-technology materials, 3D printing and hydrogen, to serve a wide a variety of industries—from aerospace to biotech. Headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, Michelin North America has approximately 23,000 employees and operates 34 production facilities in the United States and Canada.

MICHELIN tires have been ranked the #1 Tire Brand across major categories and segments by industry experts and consumers alike. For nearly three decades we’ve been recognized for our achievements in Customer Satisfaction, Performance, Durability, Technology and Innovation.

Michelin cares for the personal and professional development of its employees. We support career advancement through various options, which include: skill and career development, training, career exploration and work with cross-functional teams. We offer the possibility of a varied and fulfilling career path in an environment where unique contributions are valued.

Michelin offers 10 Business Resource Groups (BRGs) which are all-inclusive groups created and led by employees who have shared life experiences across various diversity dimensions. Each group supports business strategies and initiatives along with meeting the needs of members. The goal of each group is to help employees feel welcome and included, support employee engagement and encourage professional development. BRGs also provide cross-cultural support, career management resources and opportunities for community involvement.

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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