Apm Luxembourg

**Primary Purpose of the Position**

- The purpose of the position is to support Goodyear's business by effectively managing the Operations of the Applied Physical Metrology (APML) team in the Goodyear (GY) Innovation Center Luxemburg (GICL).
- This team supports the evaluation of materials for the development of new products, technologies and services.
- The incumbent is responsible for the hiring, supervision and development of associates, motivating team members to meet department safety expectations, quality standards, productivity goals, and compliance with Goodyear policies.
- The lab leader is responsible for the timely completion of experimental compound requests, for compound testing, for plant support activities and for small and larger scale raw material/compound receiving, storage and handling operations and related financial transactions.
- The lab leader is responsible for the initiation of continuous improvement activities and for driving the global standardization of APM testing at GY.
- The incumbent organizes the preparation and execution of annual global crosschecks including most Goodyear plants, Research & Development and contractor labs and responsible to provide those labs with reference compounds and respective target properties on a bi-monthly basis.
- The incumbent supports GY EMEA plant labs by sharing best practices and by supporting our regional Quality organization in resolving technical challenges.
- This position requires a balance of supervisory and leadership skills combined with strong communication skills.
- It requires to collaborate with peers, leadership and external stakeholders to deliver test results, insights and services, and to address questions or inquiries about special test requirements.

**Principle Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Manage APML testing operations.
- Prioritize work and direct the workforce to achieve defined goals and objectives.
- Ensure adherence and compliance to established company Environmental, Heath and Safety (EHS) and quality standards.
- Organize staffing and re-deploy staff between teams in case of need.
- Communicate effectively (both written and oral) with team members, leaders, Human Resource, regional quality, global peers, external partners, and customers.
- Actively manage the Performance Management Process (PMP process), including developing objectives, conducting performance reviews, and establishing training and development plans.
- Lead the investigation and resolution of issues associated with performance, attendance, teamwork, work responsibilities and safety involving team members.
- Communicate top-down goals and guidelines to the team, communicate bottom-up feedback and suggestions from the team during team huddles and 1x1 meetings.
- Fill staffing vacancies by interviewing, hiring and on-boarding of new team members.
- Coach test lab technicians and engineers.
- Act as potential back-up of the APML Chief Engineer.
- Act as primary contact person for issues that may occur in the APML Compound Lab.
- Resolve partners' requests that may require special set-up.
- Host internal partners, press and external customers during visits and lab tours
- Ensure robust knowledge sharing and transfer process.
- Support regional organisation quality in problem solving, in release testing issues and in auditing EMEA plant laboratories.
- Collaboratively establish and maintain metrics and operational performance documentation.
- Identify, propose, and lead teams focused on improving, operational efficiencies, standardization, process improvements, quality initiatives and integration.
- Where EHS issues are found, drive projects and activities with EHS team and management to find resolutions.
- Supervise the acquisition of supplies, equipment, spare parts, consumables, maintenance and calibration services in the APML Test Lab.
- Support and contribute to the annual 5 year operational and capital planning processes.

**To join our team, you will need**:
**Education**:

- A master’s degree in engineering is preferred.
- A bachelor’s degree with extensive experience in a material laboratory environment or leadership position is required.

**Experience**:

- Supervisory skills and experience.
- Work experience related to material lab operations and/or testing.
- Lean 101 / A3 (Problem solving methodology).
- Knowledge of relevant equipment & procedures.Ability to understand and discuss technical concepts as they relate to testing/ work responsibilities.

**Knowledge, Skills & Capabilities**:

- Demonstrated leadership skills through assigned projects, or process improvements such as lean, CIS or other initiatives.
- In depth knowledge and understanding of work being performed by the work force and ability to adjust, modify or correct.
- Knowledgeable of EHS/PEC standards and relevant OSHA regulations.
- Working knowledge of administrative tools and systems for timekeeping, attendance, performance metrics, and scheduling as well as other tool