Retread Production Manager

Overview

 

Prime's enviable reputation within the transportation industry is a culmination of more than forty-five years of dedication to a unique corporate culture which seeks the most qualified professionals and routinely rewards them accordingly. Every Prime associate, driving and non-driving alike, is selected for their outstanding ability to perform well beyond typical expectations.

 

Positive, enterprising and highly-motivated individuals who possess the talent, creativity and drive to excel, routinely succeed once they join the Prime Team. The stated goal of Prime is simply to strive to be the best, not necessarily the biggest. The Prime Team cooperates to exceed customer requirements by providing exceptional customer service.

 

Prime has been built on the simple, yet significant philosophy that providing the best staff with the best equipment, the best support system and the best training ultimately leads to the best customer service. Prime's continued success is a direct result of a corporate culture that instills and inspires each associate to remain committed to reaching the pinnacle of their inherent potential.

Responsibilities

As a Prime Eco Retread Production Manager, you will work in a retread production environment using tools and equipment where semi-truck tires are retreaded through a series of manual and automated processes by performing the following production & administrative duties:

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 

§  Inspecting and buffing tire casings for retreading.

§  Applying rubber compounds to retread the tire.

§  Curing/Pressing retreaded tires

§  Quality control of finished product

§  Any other duties required by management

§  Must maintain a clean working environment

§  Must be willing to work closely in a team driven environment.

 

Administrative duties:

 

§  Processing shop invoices for supplies, and inventory.

§  Inputting work orders for shop production

§  Billing completed work orders to customer

§  Maintaining technician software accesses

§  Associate and production scheduling to meet customer needs.

§  Associate interviewing, hiring, and disciplinary actions.

§  Weekly production reporting and occasional power point presenting.

§  Payroll processing

§  Production tracking and monitoring of performance indicators.

§  Consistent communication with customer to ensure excellent service is provided and all customer needs are met.

§  Case review, court depositions, and expert witness testimony may intermittently be required.

 

Inventory Duties:

 

§  Monthly shop inventory counts.

§  Inventory ordering and receiving

§  Inventory forecasting for supplier awareness

§  Inventory spot checking as needed

§  Ordering and maintaining tools and general shop supplies

 

Quality Control Duties:

 

§  Spot checking rejected tires for validity

§  Utilizing Light check for station specific upkeep and equipment calibrations

§  Learning and monitoring station procedures for adherence

§  Reviewing and processing warranty claims (adjustments)

§  Reviewing and scheduling technical trainings for associate skill advancement

 

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Any combination of education, training, and experience providing the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.

 

Knowledge

Candidate should possess a mechanical aptitude, and previous manufacturing experience is strongly preferred but not required.

 

Abilities

Must be willing to follow all safety procedures and work in a safe manner. Must be goal-oriented and able to consistently meet quality and production requirements. Must be able to type 40 WPM. Being detail oriented would be beneficial.

 

Experience, Education, and Training

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Physical Requirements

Applicant agrees to wear face shield, leather gloves, long sleeved shirt and safety glasses with wings whenever operating the skiving machine. Candidate will need to be able to lift 105lbs, carry 60lbs, and push/pull 60lbs.  Steel toed footwear, and safety glasses are required in the shop.

 

Working Environment

Must be able to work in a results-oriented, fast-paced environment as part of a team. Applicants  for the po