Retread Technician Lead

TRAC Intermodal LLC; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

TRAC Intermodal LLC seeks a Production/Retread Lead to efficiently manage production teams, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards while meeting production goals. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and at least two years of experience in a relevant production or warehouse setting. Success in this role will lead to rewarding career growth opportunities in a leading company that values innovation and performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years retreading or leadership experience in production.
• Ability to operate within a process-oriented team atmosphere.
• Knowledge of Commercial Tires preferred.

Responsibilities

• Train all retread technicians in the department.
• Complete real-time production reporting with accuracy.
• Ensure production KPIs are met continuously.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Technical aptitude

Job description

TRAC Tire Services is a nationwide tire solutions provider delivering retread and OEM tires, wholesale parts and tire maintenance services to the intermodal and OTR trucking industries. Operating one of the largest retread facilities in North America, TRAC Tire Services offers the opportunity to learn all facets of the operation while sharpening your skills, offering top pay and career growth in an exciting work environment.

The Production/Retread Lead provides overall management of production staff on designated shift to ensure profitability and safe production of products in accordance with retreading specifications. The Production/Retread Lead, manages, leads, and controls the costs of production in a safe and efficient manner while hitting company lean manufacturing KPI’s. Along with these responsibilities, the Production/Retread Lead will work on the line and cover for the Senior Lead when needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities and/or duties required. Other duties may be assigned.
• Able to train (cross training, ongoing training, and new hire training) all retread technicians in each area of the department.
• Complete real time production reporting and ensuring accuracy.
• Ensure team is meeting production KPI’s on a per shift basis.
• Work with other leads and Management to ensure efficient operational transfer between shifts.
• Ensure technicians on shift are keeping up with real time production reporting as maintained through Treadware system.
• Maintain high efficiency and quality control standards specific to the assigned station while meeting production goals.
• Ability to identify when using any hazardous materials and use proper PPE/procedures when handling these materials.
• Maintain and update logs and tracking spreadsheets as needed.
• Follow all company policies and OSHA safety guidelines.
• Other job duties and responsibilities as assigned

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum of 2 years of retreading experience or a similar level of leadership experience in a production or warehouse setting.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: See Below:
• Strong leadership, communication and coaching skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Able to effectively operate computers and related technology
• Technical aptitude and experience
• Ability to work within a process-oriented team atmosphere
• Knowledge and understanding of Commercial Tires is preferred
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing is a plus
• Ability to communicate effectively with other employees and supervisors
• Ability to work overtime as needed

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Facility based

DIRECT REPORTS: Supervisory Role with Direct Reports

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Please see below:
• Ability to work in a facility that is a non-climate controlled, e.g. hot in the summer months and cold in the winter months
• This position will require the physical ability to walk stairs, climb, use hands, stoop, kneel, crouch and lift/ move objects
• Must be able to lift 50-100 pounds and work in a physically demanding environment

About Our Parent Company, TRAC Intermodal:

Are you looking for a career with an industry leader? Have big ideas that deserve to be heard? A career at TRAC offers a rewarding opportunity to be part of a growing, evolving and ever-improving organization. TRAC Intermodal is North America’s leading intermodal transportation equipment provider and chassis pool manager serving international shippers. Based in Princeton, New Jersey, TRAC Intermodal is opening new locations across North America, experiencing impressive growth and embracing change. If you want to work with a company whose people live its values every day, consider a career with TRAC Intermodal.

TRAC TIRE SERVICES is an Equal Opportunity Employer.