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General Manager

Liberty Tire Recycling

Des Moines, IA

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SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Budget Management, Business Skills, Communication Skills, Conservation, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Direct Sales, Environmental Compliance, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Systems, Fire Safety, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Equipment, Manufacturing Operations, Operations Management, Preventative Maintenance, Production Control, Production Costing, Profit & Loss, Profit & Loss Management, Recycling, Regulatory Compliance, Revenue Growth, Revenue Management, Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Sales Operations, Sales Support, Sustainability, Time Management, Trend Analysis
LOCATION
Des Moines, IA
POSTED
Today
About Us:

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.

About the position:

The General Manager is the leader of a site responsible for the overall direction and performance of tire collection, processing, and manufacturing operations. This includes overall management of all aspects of tire collection-coordinating routes, personnel, equipment, and customer service-along with grading, processing, maintenance, and inventory. The General Manager ensures site safety, environmental compliance, and operational efficiency. This role is accountable for P&L management, driving financial performance by surpassing financial targets, controlling costs, and enhancing productivity. The General Manager is responsible for building and leading a high-performing team, implementing continuous improvement initiatives, and supporting sales and customer relations activities. This role also plays a critical hands-on leadership function, providing daily supervision, interaction, and direction for all employees at the site.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Champion the safety culture for the region and ensure all sites have plans in place to achieve targets for employee injuries, vehicle accidents, and fire safety.
  • Conduct timely fire/safety checks and ensure compliance with standardized work practices, including
  • SOPs and housekeeping checklists.
  • Lead and manage all site operations, including tire collection, grading, processing, and maintenance.
  • Full ownership of Profit and Loss (P&L) performance.
  • Surpass financial targets by controlling production costs, enhancing productivity, and driving revenue growth.
  • Analyze financial reports to identify trends, manage budget allocations, and make data-driven decisions to optimize financial outcomes.
  • Learn and utilize Liberty's financial systems and reporting tools, which enable detailed tracking and management of revenue and costs across all areas of the operation.
  • Oversee the implementation of an effective preventative maintenance program to ensure manufacturing equipment meets quality and productivity targets.
  • Manage feedstock, end-product inventory, and outbound logistics.
  • Direct sales and ensure operations align with financial targets.
Required Skills/Abilities:
  • Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams in a dynamic environment.
  • Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
  • Business acumen with experience in leading change and achieving safety and business objectives.
Education and Experience:
  • At least five years of leadership experience in manufacturing, covering safety, production, quality, financials, and employee leadership

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.

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