Area Operations Manager

Experience Required

None

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Area Operations Manager

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 an Area Operations 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!

WHAT WILL YOU DO

Demonstrate strong safety leadership by modeling safe work practices and strictly following plant safety guidelines.

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.

Promote environmental responsibility within the Business Unit by fostering a culture that values sustainability, supporting environmental impact and biodiversity strategies, and ensuring compliance with related requirements.

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.

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.

3-5 years of successful employee performance management (to include attendance, productivity, 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.

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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 r ace, color, r eligion, s ex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and s exual 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.

We build the future with people like you. Begin your career with Michelin today!

Michelin, the leading tire company, is dedicated to sustainably improving the mobility of goods and people by manufacturing and marketing tires and services for every type of vehicle, including airplanes, automobiles, bicycles/motorcycles, earthmovers, farm equipment and trucks.

It also offers digital mobility support services and publishes travel guides, hotel and restaurant guides, maps and road atlases.

Headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand, France, Michelin is present in more than 170 countries, has 111,200 employees and operates 67 production plants in 17 different countries.

Michelin has a Technology Center in charge of research and development, with operations in Europe, North America and Asia.

In short, whether you look at our mission, our products or our people, Michelin is a company that truly helps you to move forward....

Visit our website to discover more about us www.michelin.com

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R-2026030833