Who We Are

We’re Dealer Tire, a family-owned, international distributor of tires and parts established in 1918 in Cleveland, OH. We’re laser focused on helping the world’s largest and most trusted auto manufacturers grow their tire business—in fact, we’ve sold more than 60 million tires to date. We’re a thriving company, and we’re looking for driven individuals to join our team. That’s where you come in!

Title:                            Assembly Assistant Manager

Reports To:                  Manager, Assembly Operations

Last Revised:               9/6/2019

As an Assembly Assistant Manager, your essential job functions will include the following:

• Plan, organize, perform and supervise the receiving, storage, assembly, inspection and distribution of all required parts and assemblies.
• Day-to-day supervision and scheduling of Assembly Associates, with emphasis on implementation of assembly goals and action plans.
• Answer questions, evaluate operations, and solve problems with members of the assembly team.
• Assist Manager, Assembly Operations in meeting or exceeding assembly goals and performance standards.

• Lead in the training, motivation and establishment of positive morale of Assembly Associates.
• Ensure adherence with warehouse operating rules and standards.
• Follow all SOP documents and contribute to their continuous improvement while training and monitoring Assembly Associates adherence to same.
• Tracking/measuring and reporting assembly goals and action plans, to include inspection, quality, and customer-specific process requirements.
• Follow all quality and inspection criteria and contribute to new, improved quality and inspection standards.
• Partner with the Assembly Quality Engineer on evaluating issues, determining root cause, and implementing corrective actions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide direction for Assembly Associates.
• Maintain a personnel structure and staffing level to meet goals and deadlines in an effective and efficient manner.
• Train and motivate Assembly Associates.
• Set and track minimum performance levels for all Assembly Associates and conduct performance appraisals at required intervals.
• Participate in Distribution Center designated activities and tasks as required by the DC Manager when there are no Assembly requirements to be completed.

Labor Management

• Provide direct daily supervision to all Assembly Associates to ensure safe, clean, and efficient operations. 
• Determine associate needs for training, hiring, developing, motivating and terminating.
• Meet staffing levels and productivity standards as budgeted.

Driving Requirements

• Supervise or perform safe, effective delivery of product shipments in accordance with Dealer Tire policies and customer requirements.
• Operate company vehicles in a safe manner and report problems or defects.
• Comply with all DOT regulations.
• Keep accurate records of deliveries, including maintenance of appropriate signatures.

Shipping/Receiving Requirements

• Supervise or perform the accurate storage, preparation, shipment, and receipt product to meet company standards of safety, security, and productivity.
• Inspect all shipments leaving the building, and initial paperwork.
• Proactively communicate and resolve inventory discrepancies to avoid customer order problems.
• Supervise and perform physical inventories as needed.
• Help to establish and monitor programs to maintain effective security over inventory.

Inbound and Outbound Freight

• Supervise or perform effective product counts and order shipments.  Resolve shortages, damage, or incorrect shipments

Documentation

• Ensure accuracy of all receiving and shipping documents.  Gather and maintain all data and records relative to shipping and receiving activities. 
• Resolve any discrepancies and supervise accurate record keeping of all required documentation.
• Efficiently create and complete Work Orders in an automated system and insure entries are completed in a timely manner.

Customer Service

• Ensure good customer relations by consistently delivering orders on time and acting in a courteous and professional manner.
• Establish procedures to ensure customer service levels for requests, concerns, and complaints.

Equipment

• Operate material-handling equipment safely and efficiently as required. 
• Use automated computer systems for picking, receiving, and storing functions as required.
• Insure that all equipment used to build and tear down assemblies is maintained in proper working order, and that preventive maintenance and repairs are completed quickly and correctly.

Safety/Sanitation/Security

• Supervise and maintain a clean, safe and secure assembly area.
• Assist in maintaining distribution center security.
• Comply with OSHA, MSDS, and Dealer Tire standards.

Other Duties as Assigned

Position Qualifications

• Meet the requirements of Dealer Tire’s Motor Vehicle Record Policy and Company Vehicle Fleet Policy.
• High school diploma required.  College degree preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years supervising an assembling, kitting or manufacturing operation.
• Minimum of (5) years mounting and balancing experience preferred.
• Must know how to implement 5S, Lean, 6 sigma or Kaizen projects.

• Effectively communicate and work with other warehouse associates, DC Manager, and corporate associates and management.
• Aid in location security efforts (opening/closing procedures) when necessary.
• Maintain delivery vehicles and accessories and identify cleaning/maintenance needs.
• Understand business goals and values of the location and participate in building meetings.
• Supervise completion of required general housekeeping duties.
• Must be able to speak/read English well enough to converse with the public, understand road signs, respond to official questions, make legible entries on records and reports.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• After hire, be able to pass a driver’s road skills test and DOT physical.

Competencies Required

• Results Orientation
• Agility
• Initiative
• Influence
• Customer Focus

Physical Job Requirements

• Lifting at least 70 pounds.
• Continuous lifting, bending, crouching, and twisting.
• Travel < 10%.

Drug Policy

• Dealer Tire is a drug-free environment.  All applicants being considered for employment must pass a pre-employment drug screening before beginning work.
• There will be random drug testing for all Dealer Tire warehouse employees.

Why Dealer Tire: An amazing opportunity to join a growing organization, built on the efforts of hard working, innovative, and team-oriented people. We offer a competitive salary + bonus, and a comprehensive benefit package including: paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and 401k matching (50% on the dollar up to 7% of employee contribution). 

EOE Statement: Dealer Tire is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act*), or any other legally protected status, with respect to employment opportunities. 

*ADA Disclosure: Any candidate who feels that they may need an accommodation to complete this application, or any portions of same, based on the impact of a disability should contact Dealer Tire’s Human Resources Department to discuss your specific needs. Please feel free to contact us at ADAAAccommodation@dealertire.com or via phone at 833-483-8232.