Production Specialist Sr

Support plant by interfacing with plant quality, technology (Q-Tech) and manufacturing. Ensure quality systems integrity. Implement new products/processes and resolve product performance issues. Achieve cost savings through improvement initiatives.

Lead activities that involve creating/issuing reports, developing/conducting product quality audits, issuing/dispositioning product holds and maintaining/interpreting product, process and material specifications related to maintaining/improving the product quality within the manufacturing process.

Develop, communicate and oversee activities that involve facilitating the development of builds/trials, issuing product, process or material specifications, analyzing data and conducting process/equipment trials related to improving manufacturing capability and competitiveness.

Develop/Teach/Implement activities involving continuous improvement tools, analysis of product irregularities, recommending solutions and facilitating cost-down initiatives related to improving product costs. .

Train/Instruct appropriate team members and day-to-day floor support.

Research, analyze, identify and correct unacceptable performance through analysis and technical knowledge of the product process (including waste and cost reduction).

Bachelors degree

5 or more years of experience in MFG and/Continuous Improvement.

Experience in a union environment (as applicable).

Specific experience in tire mfg (desired)

Knowledge of tire specifications, tire construction, mfg process and equipement.

Must be analytical and able to organize data and communicate at all levels.

Ability to influence floor and staff associates.

Knowledge of statistics, statistical procedures and basic product design (as desired)

Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 51 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

Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.