Job Description

Manufacturing Projects Manager

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Manufacturing Projects Manager (Mechanical)

New Glasgow, Nova Scotia

For 130 years, Michelin has innovated to improve the mobility of people and goods. Today, we are setting the benchmark across every tire and travel-related services market, while leading a global strategy to drive sustainable, profitable growth.

Michelin North America (Canada) Inc., which employs over 3,500 people and operates three tire manufacturing facilities in Nova Scotia, is seeking a Project Manager to join its engineering team in Pictou County.

The Project Manager's main focus will be leading all aspects of engineering projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This will include all project milestones from identifying the business need, through to design, assembly and implementation. As a Project Manager and leader, you will be responsible to ensure appropriate project team structure, resource efficiency and financial accountability.

Job responsibilities include:

• Defining the framework for each project or program, including all vital resources, while maintaining consistency with the objectives assigned by the project sponsor or steering committee;
• ensuring that the project approach is clearly defined and applied and the appropriate standards are respected. This includes the project charter, check lists, milestone validation, governance, budget management, etc.;
• guaranteeing all functional specification requirements are satisfied while respecting the project quality, cost, timeline and risk management;
• providing leadership and mentorship to support the development and performance of the other project management team members; and,
• establish, implement, and follow a formal change management program.

Requirements for this position include:

• A minimum of 5 years of direct work experience in project management as a Project Manager or Project Leader in manufacturing or a similar industrial setting;
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or diploma in drafting/design with extensive experience in mechanical design;
• PMI certification is considered an asset, but not required; and,
• proficiency with Microsoft Project and/or Primavera.

The successful candidate will demonstrate their ability to meet project goals based on a specific timeline for multiple projects simultaneously. They must also possess the ability to communicate and connect with all levels of the organization from shop floor operations personnel to senior plant management.

How to apply:

Please merge your cover letter and resume into one Word or PDF document. Applications should be submitted before December 4, 2022. Applicants selected to participate in the first round of interviews will be contacted first. All other candidates will be advised when the hiring process is complete.

Your career with Michelin

Michelin truly believes that business performance and the professional success of our employees go hand in hand. Our approach to career development reaffirms the values that guide us every day and expresses the mutual commitments that Michelin Group has undertaken to ensure everyone is able to find fulfillment in their role. Performance and potential are assessed with a view to the long-term and training policies allow each employee to continue to grow throughout their career, while helping to drive the company's development.

Michelin North America (Canada) Inc. offers competitive compensation and benefits, comprehensive training programs, opportunities for advancement and a workplace that values and demonstrates its dedication to diversity.