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US VA Danville Plt 0126, United States of America
Onsite
The Manager Industrial Engineering leads plant-wide industrial engineering efforts to optimize productivity, capacity, and operational efficiency. This role oversees the Industrial Engineering team and drives the use of plant capacity and capability management tools (PCCMT) to identify gaps and improve performance. The position plays a critical role in establishing engineered standards, improving labor utilization, and supporting strategic initiatives. This leader partners closely with plant management to deliver data-driven insights and continuous improvement across operations.
Why This Role Matters
Drives productivity improvements by identifying bottlenecks and leading initiatives to optimize plant performance
Ensures accurate capacity planning and operational visibility through effective use of PCCMT tools
Supports strategic decisions with data, analysis, and recommendations that improve labor and equipment utilization
Enables continuous improvement by establishing engineered standards and aligning teams to operational excellence
What You Will Do
Lead and develop Industrial Engineering team members to identify constraints, reduce losses, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Analyze plant staffing and optimize labor utilization across business centers through efficiency studies and workforce planning
Establish and maintain engineered standards, time studies, routings, and work center assignments
Support capital projects with data-driven analysis and coordinate layout changes for operational effectiveness
Partner with plant leadership to provide insights, recommendations, and performance improvement strategies
Collaborate with regional teams to support data requests, scenario planning, and enterprise initiatives
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; advanced degree is a plus
7+ years of experience in manufacturing environments with a focus on industrial engineering
Experience developing engineered standards using MOST and time study methodologies
Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma principles
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Goodyear offers a competitive pay and comprehensive total rewards package designed with your physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing in mind. The pay range for this position is
However, base pay offered may vary depending on factors such-as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. You will also be eligible for a number of benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability, tuition assistance, sick and vacation time, as well as tire discounts. You will receive more information on our Total Rewards if selected to interview.
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
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Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.