Production Lead

Crumb Production Lead

Liberty Tire Recycling is a high-growth company and the premier provider of tire recycling services in North America with operations throughout the United States and Canada. Liberty Tire annually transforms more than 210 million tires into raw materials for smart, sustainable products that improve our environment and people's lives. The Company is private equity owned, has approximately 60 sites in the US and Canada, and nearly 4,000 employees. With innovative tools, technologies and processes, Liberty Tire is a revolutionary American conservation enterprise – from coast to coast, and from whole tire to end products. The company's commitment to finding new and better ways to RECLAIM, RECYCLE and REUSE bridges the sustainability goals of scrap tire generators nationwide with those of local scrap rubber consumers.

Job Summary: The Crumb Production Lead is responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production output. This role leads and supports production team members, assigns work, monitors performance, and ensures compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards. This position acts as a key link between frontline employees and management, helping resolve issues, improve processes, and meet production goals on time and within specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the operation of Granulation and Powderizer equipment to ensure efficient production.
• Responsible for mechanical maintenance duties, diagnosing equipment issues, and performing corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Monitor and optimize production quality to consistently meet customer specifications and quality standards.
• Accurately enter, track, and review production and maintenance activities using ERP systems.
• Proven ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional departments to ensure operational and departmental needs are achieved.
• Identify and address equipment or process issues to minimize downtime and maintain efficiency.
• Lead and develop team members through training and mentoring to optimize output and meet production goals.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support production and operational objectives.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Proven experience performing basic mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated experience working with ERP systems in an operational or manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on manufacturing experience, specifically supporting granulation and pulverize processes.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience operating skid steers, front-end loaders, and forklifts
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating night shift schedule.

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, with a focus on Granulation and Powderizer operations.
• Advanced knowledge of machine operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Experience leading a team and optimizing production processes.

EEO STATEMENT:

Liberty Tire Recycling is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.