Director of Production

• Must have Retread Experience!
• Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate cap shop management and supervisory-level staff throughout all locations

• Oversee departments’ workflow, ensuring optimal team effectiveness

• Provide performance feedback, coaching, and disciplinary action as needed

• Develop and execute strategic initiatives for the retread cap shops

• Inspect production quality, ensuring it aligns with company standards, identifying and addressing variances

• Maintain compliance with industry regulations, safety protocols, and company policies

• Oversee facility, equipment, and tool maintenance to ensure safety and efficiency

• Ensure proper onboarding and training

• Maintain accurate production data and prepare various reports

• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and cost metrics

• Identify and implement process improvements, cost-saving initiatives, and productivity enhancements

• Develop and enforce operational policies, procedures, and performance benchmarks

• Ensure in-house training programs are fully utilized

• Ensure readiness for audits and compliance reviews

• Work with Cap Shop Managers on shared goals and performance improvements

• Lead monthly review meetings with Cap Shop Managers and teams

• Communicate with leadership to align operations with company goals

• Support sales functions, assisting in customer satisfaction efforts

• Conduct regular plant visits to assess quality, cleanliness, compliance, and operational efficiency

• Review KPIs, P&Ls, adjustments, and audits with Cap Shop Managers

• Hold weekly conference calls for open discussions and expediting updates

• Monitor rubber retread inventory, order casings and oversee stock distribution

• Attend supplier meetings

• Submit weekly companywide production reports with analysis

• Maintain barcode inventory and oversee operator productivity tracking

• Review monthly expense and cost-to-produce spreadsheets

• Submit annual State EPA permit renewals

• Lead semi-annual benchmarking meetings with Cap Shop Managers, presenting performance data and action plans

• Develop and deliver presentations for sales, cap shop, and operations manager meetings

• Ensure alignment of operational decisions with business goals

What We Offer:

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• 401k – Pete’s match .25% up to 6% employee contribution

• Vacation – 2 weeks

• 15k Life Insurance – additional coverage may be purchased

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Physical Demands:

Exerts 75 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Frequently reaches (extending hands and arms in any direction), handles (seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or working with hands), and identifies and distinguishes colors. Occasionally climbs (ascends or descends ladders, stairs, ramps, and the like), balances. Occasionally stoops (bending the body downward and forward by bending at the waist, legs and spine), and kneels (bending the legs at knee to come to rest on knee or knees).

Statement of Other Duties

This document describes the major duties and responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described.

• Minimum 10 years of industry-related experience, including 3 years in upper management
• Must be able to operate a company vehicle and maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MRV) history
• Must have Retread Experience
• Strong supervisory, leadership, interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and the ability to improve business processes for cost reduction and efficiency
• Ability to conduct hands-on training and implement best practices with ongoing performance measurement
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and experienced with Internet applications
• Sufficient understanding of plant equipment to troubleshoot issues, provide guidance on repairs, and assist as needed
• Requires frequent travel (approximately 50%) to the different retread cap shop locations.