- Location
- US OH Akron ICM Plt 0993, United States of America
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Source
- Workday
Description
Be 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
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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/corporate
If 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.
