Retread Production Manager
Duncan Bros. Tire Co., Inc
Duties included those listed above, as well as, overseeing all aspects of production scheduling, material purchasing and receiving, equipment maintenance and troubleshooting in Bandag retread plant. Bi-monthly inventory and reconciliation. Oversaw installation and utilization of BASys manufacturing system into the production line. Handled all hiring and training of Retread Plant, Rim Shop employees, as well as initial interviews for Commercial Route and Truck Service Depts. Responsible for setting up logistics for equipment installs, including scheduling all contractor services needed. Also handled safety training, and fork lift operator training. Set up and implemented safety training for retread /rim shop employees. Also handled light clerical office duties for the Commercial Sales Dept., creating sales proposals, reports and training aids as well as Scrap billing for national account and local customers.