Operations/Production Manager (Accelerated Development Program)

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Operations/Production Manager (Accelerated Development Program)

Bridgewater, Nova Scotia

Waterville, NS

For 130 years, Michelin has innovated to improve the mobility of people and goods. Today, we are setting the benchmark across every tire and travel-related services market, while leading a global strategy to drive sustainable, profitable growth.

In Nova Scotia, more than 3600 Michelin employees have a proud history of innovation, community involvement, and commitment to safety & quality. Both our Bridgewater and Waterville, NS plants are seeking experienced production management professionals to join their growing teams.

The opportunity

As an Operations / Production Manager, you will guarantee and drive the collective performance to achieve important goals in safety, machine availability, quality, delivery and cost established with the plant management team. You will manage and mentor salaried personnel and have indirect wage reports of up to 250 that have responsibility for meeting safety, quality and delivery targets within the workshop.

Furthermore, the position will be part of an accelerated development program with a goal of positioning the new leader to rapidly gain experience and grow quickly within the organization. We are expecting this new, passionate leader to gain experience and promote into higher level operations roles within the company.  Therefore, the successful candidate to be willing to relocate at any time to most of our Canadian or US locations.  The opportunity also exists to take part in a short-term global rotation assignment for development within Group Michelin.

What you will do:

• manage a team of up to 250 indirect reports including salaried support staff in a 24 hour/day, 7 day/week manufacturing facility;
• monitor and manage daily performance, and set mid/long term strategic direction in line with company objectives;
• establish and lead the cost control budget;
• mentor a team and promote employee development;
• demonstrate passion for continuous improvement in safety, production, compliance, maintenance, and employee development/mentorship; and,
• provide team communication on company, plant, and department business plan objectives and performance.

What you will bring:

• a bachelor of engineering or equivalent is required, an MBA is considered a strong asset;
• 5 to 10 years of progressive management responsibility in a manufacturing environment;
• demonstrated leadership presence;
• the ability to learn quickly;
• outstanding judgment and ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic setting;
• analytical problem-solving skills with an outstanding attention to detail;
• strategic vision with the ability to implement;
• strong leadership skills with the ability to empower and influence others positively;
• curiosity and willingness to challenge self and others to higher levels of performance;
• great organizational change skills;
• geographic mobility to most Michelin sites within Nova Scotia and the US (South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Kentucky, Kansas, Iowa and Indiana); and,
• willingness to relocate internationally for a potential short-term assignment.

Your career with Michelin

Michelin truly believes that business performance and the professional success of our employees go hand in hand. Our approach to career development reaffirms the values that guide us every day and expresses the mutual commitments that Michelin Group has undertaken to ensure everyone is able to find fulfillment in their role. Performance and potential are assessed with a view to the long-term and training policies allow each employee to continue to grow throughout their career, while helping to drive the company’s development.

Michelin North America (Canada) Inc. offers competitive compensation and benefits, comprehensive training programs, opportunities for advancement and a workplace that values and demonstrates its dedication to diversity.

Deadline for applications: May 12, 2024