The Plant Director will own end-to-end plant performance for the El Salto plant, ensuring safe, compliant, efficient, and sustainable operations. Job
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Responsibilities
may include, but are not limited to: Deliver superior results across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Cash, Service, and New Product Introduction (NPI), while enhancing customer satisfaction, supporting business growth, and representing the plant effectively with key external stakeholders Lead and integrate cross-functional execution, ensuring seamless coordination across all functions to deliver operational objectives on time and at optimal cost Own overall plant performance and financials, including operating budgets, cost control, and performance monitoring Proactively identify gaps and initiate corrective and preventive actions to ensure target achievement Maintain transparency and alignment within the Plant Leadership Team Define and execute the manufacturing strategy, establishing a clear strategic direction that optimizes the use of people, equipment, materials, and capital while meeting customer requirements Establish and rigorously sustain the Goodyear Production System (GPS) as the foundational operating model of the plant, ensuring standardization, process discipline, and continuous performance improvement Develop and implement the plant masterplan (3–5 years), including investment planning, capability building, and technology roadmap to ensure long-term competitiveness and manufacturing excellence Ensure visible leadership in Health, Safety, Environment, Sustainability, Ethics, and Compliance, fostering a culture where safety, integrity, and accountability are core to our operations and how we do business Ensure full compliance with legal, statutory, regulatory, and corporate requirements while promoting safe reporting, timely investigation of concerns, and effective corrective actions Build and sustain a high-performing Plant Leadership Team, strengthening leadership effectiveness, establishing a robust succession pipeline, and fostering a unified "One Enterprise" mindset across the site Key
Experience
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Industrial Management, Engineering, Management, or equivalent field of study required
Experience
15+ years manufacturing experience in a large plant required (experience in managing complexity), 5-10 years of management experience in a manufacturing environment 5+ years in a Continuous Improvement / TPM / Lean production environment (Operational Excellence)
Experience
in a union environment and labor law (preferred) Proven track record of in plant leadership roles Demonstrated, measurable improvements in safety, quality, productivity, production, and service (Safety and Quality Champion) Key Skills Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. (Problem Solver) Demonstrated ability to work in high performance and servant leader cultures (People Leader) Demonstrated ability to build talent and direct cross-functional teams Strong organizational and planning abilities Strong leadership skills and strategic thinking (agile change agent) Strong financial skills and business mindset Strong communication & presentation skills to convince, negotiate and handle matters at different levels (Relationship builder) #LI-FA1 Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 63,000 people and manufactures its products in 48 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 Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. At Goodyear, we make life's connections easier every day. People around the world count on us to get them where they need to go, now and into the future. But our relentless pursuit of forward motion doesn't just keep the world moving. It shapes a workplace that celebrates our different talents, experiences, and culture. It inspires us to continue developing our skills and encourages our career moves all while keeping us focused on building a better future for our associates, our business, and the planet. Come discover the opportunities ahead with Team Goodyear. Working at Goodyear A true member of the Goodyear hiring team will always interview candidates in-person or over the phone before extending any job offers. Candidates are never asked to download software, provide financial information or send payment as part of the employment process. Goodyear is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please call the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500. When contacting us, please provide your name, telephone number, and email address, along with a description of your request for accommodation. Click here for more information about Equal Opportunity laws and here for related information. Reasonable workplace accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for a reasonable workplace accommodation will be responded to. Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Click here for more information about Equal Opportunity laws. See Goodyear’s EEO Policy Statement here. Notice: Federal law requires Goodyear to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Goodyear will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. See posters below for details. E-Verify Participation Poster (English and Spanish) If you have the right to work, don't let anyone take it away. Are you an agency Recruiter in the Americas or Asia Pacific? Goodyear’s Global Talent Acquisition team has partnered with Recruitifi for all salaried, non-executive level candidate submissions. To be a part of our agency community please apply here.