Technical Activity Manager (Experienced Professional)

michelinhr; Woodburn (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Michelin is seeking a proactive Technical Activity Manager at the Woodburn, Indiana plant to lead the maintenance team and drive lean improvements across equipment performance, quality, efficiency, availability, and cost. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience, and 3-5 years of supervision.

Strong safety knowledge, maintenance planning and CMMS experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Maintenance Management, or related field.
• 5+ years maintenance in industrial setting.
• 3-5 years supervisory experience in maintenance.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations and environmental standards.
• Proficiency in maintenance planning and optimization techniques.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills for empowering teams.
• Experience implementing maintenance management systems.
• Strategic problem solving with focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance for personnel and the environment.
• Lead a team of Maintenance Supervisors (2) and oversee 20 maintenance staff.
• Develop and optimize long-term maintenance plans.
• Oversee maintenance performance: availability, cost, reliability, and efficiency.
• Implement proactive maintenance to ensure equipment durability.
• Define and apply maintenance strategies aligned with goals.
• Adopt maintenance management tools and methodologies.
• Develop succession plans and training for maintenance staff.
• Drive continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the network.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Continuous improvement

Safety compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering or related)

Tools

CMMS / Maintenance systems

Job description

Technical Activity Manager (Experienced Professional)

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

This opportunity is in Woodburn, Indiana in Michelin's BF Goodrich Tire Plant (BFG4). Woodburn is a small town located about 30 mins 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 builds passenger and light truck tires.

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Technical Activity Manager to lead our facility toward optimal operational performance. This role is pivotal in driving continuous improvement by applying lean manufacturing principles to identify and resolve the root causes of mechanical inefficiencies. The successful candidate will manage and coordinate the maintenance team, aligning efforts with the strategic direction of the Maintenance department. Key objectives include enhancing process performance across equipment performance (EP), quality, efficiency, availability, and cost.

Michelin's purpose is to support everyone's right to move freely to find their better way forward. Equipment maintenance is critical to employee safety and product quality. Our products are where the rubber meets the road to allow vehicles to stop and steer correctly. If respect for people, teamwork and trust are some of the values you live by you should consider joining us, the Worldwide leader in Tires!

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Safety and Compliance: Ensure the safety of personnel and environmental protection by adhering to safety regulations and legal requirements. Guarantee that equipment conforms to standards and internal / external regulations.
• People Management: Lead a team of Maintenance Supervisors (2), with indirect oversight of all 20 employees in the Maintenance department, Planner and Spare Parts Technician.
• Maintenance Plan Optimization: Develop and implement strategies for optimizing the long-term maintenance plans.
• Performance Optimization: Supervise and optimize the overall maintenance performance, including equipment availability, cost, reliability, and efficiency.
• Equipment Durability: Implement plans to ensure the durability of equipment through proactive maintenance strategies.
• Maintenance Strategy: Define and apply maintenance strategies based on equipment criticality. Ensure alignment with organizational objectives, actively involving personnel in shared goals. Identify and propose process, method, and organizational improvements.
• Adoption of Maintenance Management Systems: Implement and use maintenance management tools and methodologies within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Proficiency Assurance: Develop and maintain a succession plan and skill diagnosis to ensure the proficiency of maintenance personnel. Regularly update training plans to align with evolving needs.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive organizational, methodological, and technical improvements in maintenance processes. Facilitate knowledge sharing and standard process exchanges within the business network, including participation in RTA network meetings and engagement with external partners.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Maintenance Management, or a related field is preferred.
• 5+ years maintenance in industrial setting required
• 3-5 years supervisory experience in maintenance required
• Strong understanding of safety regulations, environmental protection standards, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in maintenance planning and optimization techniques.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to empower teams towards shared objectives.
• Experience in implementing and using maintenance management systems.
• Strategic problem solver with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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 caree