Retread Plant Manager (London)

Looking to accelerate your career? Fountain Tire Retread Plant (London) is looking for a highly motivated leader to join the team as the Retread Plant Manager! 

As part of that growth and commitment to excellence, we are searching for experienced career-minded Automotive and Tire Management Professionals to join our team!

At Fountain Tire, success is centered on providing an exceptional customer experience and building strong community relationships. We are seeking a dedicated leader to oversee the quality and logistics of our plant operations, while ensuring that safety and quality standards are consistently met, and drive efficiency and timely product shipments. 

What do we offer?

At Fountain Tire, our associates are our number one asset. As a vital member of our team, you will get to enjoy some great benefits:

• Competitive compensation: $75,000 per year based on experience
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefit programs for you and your family, including an RRSP program with company matching
• Recognition and incentives for your contribution to the organization
• Policies and programs that support a balanced lifestyle
• Discounts for you and your family on tires, parts and services at all Fountain Tire locations

As a key member of the management team, the Retread Plant Manager will work closely with senior leadership to ensure the plant's success by overseeing operations, safety, and compliance. Other duties include:

• Plant Operations & Compliance: Oversee all aspects of the retread facility to ensure adherence to operational procedures, safety standards, government regulations, and company policies. Maintain a safe work environment and ensure all provincial certifications are current.

• Team Leadership & Development: Recruit, train, and lead a high-performing team focused on delivering quality products. Identify and mentor potential successors, ensuring training programs and re-certifications are completed and applied effectively.

• Customer Service & Quality Assurance: Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction by delivering quality retread products on time and resolving issues efficiently. Collaborate with Goodyear and internal teams to identify and act on opportunities for product or process improvement.

• Supply Chain & Logistics Coordination: Work with the Logistics Team and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials. Oversee product pick-up and delivery schedules to meet customer and store demands.

• Financial & Strategic Planning: Develop and manage the plant’s annual budget, inventory management, and lead continuous improvement initiatives aligned with Goodyear best practices and Fountain Tire’s strategic goals.

What does it take to get on track?

• Post Secondary Degree/Diploma
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in a management or supervisory role in a manufacturing facility
• Working knowledge of financial reporting.
• Supply Chain Management courses and certificates are preferred (Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma training would be considered an asset).
• Expert knowledge of manufacturing and process improvement best practices.
• Solid organizational and time management skills for prioritizing competing demands.

At Fountain Tire, you’d have a great place to work!  Market leading wages, a manager with a large support network, and the chance to learn and grow. If you are interested apply in-store or online today!