Area Maintenance Manager
Michelin · JUNCTION CITY, KS
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 16 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management reliability role at Michelin (automotive) in JUNCTION CITY, KS. 15 minutes away from Manhattan, home to the K-State Wildcats, there is a mix of downtown life, multiple outdoor hiking and lake activities, great places to eat, and college game day events to attend.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree preferred
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How this role compares
Against 7 other live reliability postings in Kansas.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 50%
- ✓ Team leadership 50%
- EHS / safety 38%
- OEE 25%
- FMEA 25%
- Welding 25%
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This plant: Michelin in JUNCTION CITY
2 other open roles at this site.
- Industrial Engineer (Entry/Experienced) UJN · Industrial
- Maintenance Technician (RT) · Reliability · Technician
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requirements
are prioritized and ensured at all times (personnel and equipment)
- ✓The maintenance strategy is applied to equipment criticality
- ✓Maintenance plans are implemented, to include effective reaction to breakdowns and proactive work on machinery to improve control of the process (reliability).
- ✓Effectiveness of machine interventions is continuously optimized (The analysis of maintenance results is ensured and implementation of necessary actions to ensure continuous progress over short- and medium-term horizons)
- ✓Maintenance cost is optimized: operational efficiency, energy and spare parts consumption
- ✓The steps and tools of MMW (Michelin Manufacturing Way) are mastered to drive reliability progress
- ✓The reliability of equipment is ensured, in particular by dealing with obsolescence cases
- ✓Resources are adapted (competency and quantity), training and succession plans are created and carried out
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Area Maintenance Manager
Build a Career That Matters with One of the World’s Most Respected Employers!
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This opportunity is in Junction City, KS Ag Track facility, located between Salina and Manhattan in the heart of Northeastern, KS. With the current expansion we will be one of the best automated and tech savvy facilities in the region serving the ever-growing agriculture industry. 15 minutes away from Manhattan, home to the K-State Wildcats, there is a mix of downtown life, multiple outdoor hiking and lake activities, great places to eat, and college game day events to attend. Are you looking for an exciting career and not just a job? Come join our growing team!
The opportunity
The Area Maintenance Manager will lead a team of 15 - 20 maintenance personnel in an area of the facility. They will ensure the availability and durability of equipment in their sector while optimizing maintenance costs and energy in a continuous improvement approach. This should allow Operations to achieve the critical goals of Safety, Quality, Cost and Production.
What will you do
- •Safety
What will you bring
- •3-5 years prior maintenance management experience with 2+ years of supervisory experience preferred
- •Proven leadership of teams, with examples of facilitating progress
- •Technical degree is a plus but equivalent experience is considered
- •Willingness to work in a manufacturing environment
- •Proven record of development of people through coaching, mentoring, and establishment of development plans
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.
This position is not available for immigration sponsorship.
We build the future with people like you. Begin your career with Michelin today!