Technical Activity Manager

Technical Activity Manager (Experienced Professional)

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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.

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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 [email protected].

This position is not available for immigration sponsorship.

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