Senior Industrial Engineer

Senior Industrial Engineer

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

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This opportunity is in our American Synthetic Rubber Company (ASRC) chemical plan in Louisville, KY. A vibrant location, engaging employees and lots of growth opportunity await those who join the Louisville team! Situated on the outskirts of Louisville, KY along the Ohio River, American Synthetic Rubber Company has 80 years of rich history supplying our nation and Michelin with high quality synthetic rubber. We are seeking employees ready and willing to build a culture of diversity, performance, and safety!

THE OPPORTUNITY 

Michelin has an immediate opening for a Senior Industrial Engineer who will lead and run continuous improvement in productivity and innovation in areas that range from specific work posts to transverse processes. Michelin’s purpose is to support everyone’s right to move freely to find their better way forward. Our continuous improvement stimulates innovation and allows us to manufacture locally, which in turn, strengthens the local communities. Training is provided by Michelin and will include formal classes and on-the-job mentoring under an expert area guide. If respect for people, teamwork and trust are some values you live by you should consider joining us, the Worldwide leader in Tires!  

WHAT WILL YOU DO 

• Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes, tools, equipment, and work activities, to meet and exceed the company's safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives by leading improvement projects and facilitating Kaizen/Lean events.  

• Analyze and challenge existing procedures in areas of responsibility throughout the facilities, making recommendations, and working with the operational management to integrate solutions to improve the process.  

• Make operational teams to be more autonomous about leading their progress by increasing the teams’ skills in organizational change, project management, and employee engagement.  

• Build digital tools and dashboards (OSiSoft Pi, MicroStrategy, Power Bi). that brings value for operational teams in getting results and eliminate wasted time and effort.  

• Support Capital Projects as an integral team member in providing analysis to support optimized layout, flow, machine cycle, and staffing for new equipment and processes.  

• Lead and support industry innovation initiatives that inspire such as Automatic Guided Vehicles, robotics, automation to simplify work, improve productivity and ergonomics, and reduce complexity.  

• Additional responsibilities include facility workforce planning, productivity planning, machine capacity analysis, process effectiveness analysis, project management, expansion needs analysis, material flow analysis, developing and maintaining engineered time standards, value stream mapping, process flow and line balancing.  

 

WHAT WILL YOU BRING 

• Demonstrated experience in leading a team or project group by setting clear goals, delegating tasks effectively, providing regular feedback/coaching, leading by example, and fostering a positive work environment. Military service (Junior Military Officer or Senior Non-Commission Officer) a plus  
• BS in Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent technical major is preferred.  
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in an Industrial Engineering role in a manufacturing or similar environment.  

• Ability to influence and negotiate with others both in verbal and written forms.  

• Ability to set and achieve goals with minimum supervision.  

• Success in working with other people or team to meet a common objective.  

• Good interpersonal skills to show appreciation, use empathy to understand, resolve disputes professionally, and to practice active listening skills.  

• Developed and implemented project plans that met or exceeded expectations.  
• Demonstrated project management skills in implementing process improvement projects. 

• Validated use of computer skills including experience with digital tools like MicroStrategy, Power BI, PI and PowerApps.  

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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 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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