Tire Manufacturing Operations Lead | Continuous Improvement

Hankook Tire Co.; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Hankook Tire Co. in Clarksville, TN seeks an experienced Manufacturing Unit Manager to lead all tire manufacturing activities and drive continuous improvement for production efficiency.

You will control production to meet throughput targets, on time and within budget, while maintaining safety and quality standards. The role requires strong leadership, cost awareness, and the ability to optimize day-to-day operations across teams, with a focus on safety culture and process excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; engineering/technical degree preferred.
• 5+ years of related manufacturing leadership experience.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Strong leadership and continuous improvement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing activities to improve production efficiency.
• Manage resources to meet daily production requirements.
• Maintain operating conditions and identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensure safety, quality, and cost targets; drive audits.
• Prepare production reports and communicate status daily.

Skills

Administration and Management

Engineering and Technology

Production and Processing

Mechanical

Critical Thinking

Reading Comprehension

Active Listening

Monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Engineering/technical degree

MBA or advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

Hankook Tire Co. in Clarksville, TN seeks an experienced Manufacturing Unit Manager to lead all tire manufacturing activities and drive continuous improvement for production efficiency.

You will control production to meet throughput targets, on time and within budget, while maintaining safety and quality standards. The role requires strong leadership, cost awareness, and the ability to optimize day-to-day operations across teams, with a focus on safety culture and process excellence.