The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced the appointment of Don Metzelaar as Senior Vice President, Global Manufacturing and Supply Chain, effective January 13. Metzelaar will report directly to Chief Executive Officer and President Mark Stewart, underscoring the importance of this role to the company's strategic direction.
Metzelaar brings over 30 years of experience in leading complex, world-class manufacturing operations, most recently serving as Chief Manufacturing Officer and Global Vice President for Johnson Controls International. His expertise in transforming manufacturing processes with a focus on factory flows and systems integration is expected to be instrumental.
In his new role, Metzelaar will lead Goodyear's Global Operations, encompassing global and regional Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Environmental, Health & Safety, Business Continuity, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality. This appointment is central to accelerating Goodyear's manufacturing transformation and leveraging its scale for operational efficiency and customer impact, aligning with the Goodyear Forward plan.
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