Retread Manager

Air Comfort, Inc; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

401K Plan

Paid time off

Family owned and operated

Health and wellness

Job summary

Air Comfort, Inc in Flint, Michigan, seeks a Retread Manager to oversee daily operations of the retread plant. This role involves leading a team, meeting production goals, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of supervisory experience and strong problem-solving skills. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of direct supervisory experience in a retread plant preferred.
• Recent truck tire retreading experience required.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and develop plant employees while managing performance.
• Monitor productivity, quality, and efficiency to meet company standards.
• Manage casing and tread rubber inventory and plant expenses.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Mechanical aptitude

Computer proficiency

Job description

Retread Manager

The Retread Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the retread plant, leading a team of 8–12 employees, and ensuring production goals, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently met. This role manages plant operations, inventory, expenses, staffing, equipment maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced commercial tire facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, train, coach, and develop plant employees while managing daily staffing and performance.
• Monitor productivity, quality, and efficiency to meet company standards and production goals.
• Manage casing and tread rubber inventory, plant expenses, and purchasing.
• Ensure a clean, organized, and safe work environment while maintaining compliance with all safety regulations and company policies.
• Coordinate tire distribution routes between company locations and ensure equipment and vehicles are properly maintained.
• Analyze production data, identify improvement opportunities, and support cost‑saving initiatives.
• Perform physical duties as needed, including lifting commercial tires, standing, bending, and working in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of direct supervisory experience in a retread plant preferred, but solid production / operations background is required.
• Recent truck tire retreading experience required.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast‑paced, goal‑oriented environment.
• Mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, strong work ethic, and computer proficiency.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 401K Plan
• Paid time off
• Family owned and operated
• Health and wellness