BestDrive Assistant Retread Manager

The Assistant Retread Manager will assist the Retread Manager by performing retread functions at a commercial tire facility. The assistant manager will run operation of the Retread facility when the Retread Manager is not available. The Assistant Retread Manager will also support plant personnel by implementing new products and processes, resolving product performance issues and achieve cost savings through improvement initiatives. The Assistant Retread Manager will drive activities that involve facilitating tire builds, analyzing data, and suggest areas of improvement to meet assigned goals for the retreading operation. This position functions in a manufacturing environment at a commercial tire facility with the following job duties:

Essential Duties:

• Assist the Plant Manager in providing safety, quality and production leadership for all plant associates
• Monitors plant productivity and ensures that quality, productivity and efficiency are in accordance with Company specifications.
• Maintains production schedules, control production, and control quality of production
• Works in coordination with the Retread Manager in matters involving hiring, orientation, training, development, supervision and discipline of plant personnel and truck drivers.
• Implements policies and procedures of operation in the plant.
• Train, develop and motivate your employees.
• Maintains staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
• Control of casings and tread rubber inventory including the purchase of tread rubber.
• Control of all plant expenses and purchases.
• Ensures that plant operations follow all safety practices and regulations.
• Responsible for the cleanliness and organization of the plant.
• Performs truck route scheduling to all other Company locations for tire distribution.
• Ensures that equipment and vehicles are properly maintained.
• Assists in monitoring production costs in plant to protect profitability.

• Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time, which may include light and heavy lifting, including commercial tires and wheels, standing, bending, and squatting
• Manage all safety, health and environmental processes by conducting safety huddles, leading by safety- first culture, and reporting and sending all required paperwork for any injuries and accidents to management.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws
• Must be able to manage a result oriented and fast paced environment.
• Must be goal oriented and able to consistently meet quality and production requirements.
• Must possess a mechanical aptitude.
• Some shift work and/or work on Saturdays may be required.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s license
• 6 years of retreading experience
• minimum of 2 years supervision experience.
• Some shift work and/or work on Saturdays may be required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Basic math skills
• Attention to detail
• Multitasking
• Must be willing to follow all safety procedures and work in a safe manner.
• Must be able to manage a results oriented and fastpaced environment.
• Must be goal oriented and able to consistently meet quality and production requirements.
• Must possess a mechanical aptitude.

Preferred Qualifications

• College Degree
• 5+ years’ experience as a supervisor in the tire retread industry
• 5 years’ experience managing and leading people and/or projects
• Microsoft Office- Intermediate

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work hours are generally 7am-5pm Monday – Friday.  Saturday and evenings as needed; may have little to no advance notice.
• This position operates in all types of indoor and outdoor work environments, therefore exposure to heat and cold is to be expected.
• While performing the duties of this job, employee is regularly required to stand, bend, climb, lift and walk.  
• Required to wear various forms of protective equipment (safety shoes, gloves, protective eyewear, etc.).
• Comply with OSHA regulations and safety requirements.  
• Required to lift 75-100 lbs. routinely; may be required to occasionally lift, up to 150 lbs. individually.

Why you should apply:

• Immediate Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Employer 401(k) Match
• And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

EEO-Statement:

EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to Careers@conti-na.com or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

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BestDrive, a wholly owned subsidiary of Continental, is quickly becoming the top choice among commercial trucking fleets for our high-quality products and exceptional service. BestDrive Commercial Tire Centers specializes in providing fleet customers with innovative tire solutions including award winning Continental and General Tire brand products, innovative commercial solution products such as ContiPressureCheck, and a wide array of multi-brand truck tires to address all market segments. Since our founding in 2012, we presently have 25 locations throughout the United States and continue to rapidly expand our footprint throughout the country