General Manager

Liberty Tire Recycling; Johnston (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Tire Recycling is seeking a General Manager to lead a tire recycling site in Johnston, SC. You will oversee collection, processing, and manufacturing operations, drive safety, cost control, productivity, and revenue growth.

This role requires hands-on leadership, P&L management, and building a high-performing team across operations, maintenance, and logistics. The General Manager is responsible for leading safety initiatives, managing budgets, and partnering with sales to achieve

Qualifications

• Five+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Experience leading safety, production, quality, and financials.
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead all site operations including tire collection, grading, processing, and maintenance.
• Own P&L and drive financial targets; control costs and grow revenue.
• Drive safety and environmental compliance; implement continuous improvement.
• Supervise daily site activities and manage feedstock, inventory, and logistics.
• Direct sales alignment with financial targets.
• Develop and lead a high-performing team and guide cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Business acumen

Job description

About Us:

At Liberty Tire Recycling, we're building a sustainable future - one tire at a time. As North America's leading tire recycler, we offer a unique opportunity to make a real impact on the environment. Join our team of nearly 4,000 dedicated employees across 70+ sites and help us transform billions of pounds of waste tires into valuable resources. We're committed to innovation, a circular economy, and providing a rewarding workplace where you can grow and thrive.

The General Manager is the leader of a site responsible for the overall direction and performance of tire collection, processing, and manufacturing operations. This includes overall management of all aspects of tire collection—coordinating routes, personnel, equipment, and customer service—along with grading, processing, maintenance, and inventory. The General Manager ensures site safety, environmental compliance, and operational efficiency. This role is accountable for P&L management, driving financial performance by surpassing financial targets, controlling costs, and enhancing productivity. The General Manager is responsible for building and leading a high-performing team, implementing continuous improvement initiatives, and supporting sales and customer relations activities. This role also plays a critical hands-on leadership function, providing daily supervision, interaction, and direction for all employees at the site.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Champion the safety culture for the region and ensure all sites have plans in place to achieve targets for employee injuries, vehicle accidents, and fire safety.


• Conduct timely fire/safety checks and ensure compliance with standardized work practices, including


• SOPs and housekeeping checklists.


• Lead and manage all site operations, including tire collection, grading, processing, and maintenance.


• Full ownership of Profit and Loss (P&L) performance.


• Surpass financial targets by controlling production costs, enhancing productivity, and driving revenue growth.


• Analyze financial reports to identify trends, manage budget allocations, and make data-driven decisions to optimize financial outcomes.


• Learn and utilize Liberty’s financial systems and reporting tools, which enable detailed tracking and management of revenue and costs across all areas of the operation.


• Oversee the implementation of an effective preventative maintenance program to ensure manufacturing equipment meets quality and productivity targets.


• Manage feedstock, end-product inventory, and outbound logistics.


• Direct sales and ensure operations align with financial targets.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams in a dynamic environment.


• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.


• Business acumen with experience in leading change and achieving safety and business objectives.

Education and Experience:

• At least five years of leadership experience in manufacturing, covering safety, production, quality, financials, and employee leadership

EEO Statement:

Liberty Tire Recycling is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.