Area Manager - 2nd shift

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 or 5 years relevant work experience.

• Minimum of one-year relevant work experience, manufacturing or military experience preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams while managing multiple priorities.

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Working knowledge of safety and quality standards, HR policies, and budget management.

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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.