Mitchell Industrial Tire Co (MITCO) is the only U.S. manufacturer of industrial solid tires, and we've proudly manufactured them right in the heart of Chattanooga, TN for 73 years.
Role Summary
This position oversees daily operation on the production floor during first shift, ensuring that efficiency, safety, and quality standards are upheld. This position is primarily focused on supervisory basics, such as 5S, safety compliance, scrap reduction, and productivity. Bilingual abilities are preferred.
Essential Functions
- Lead and coordinate production floor employees throughout the shift, ensuring tasks are assigned clearly and completed in a timely manner.
- Monitor team performance and efficiency, identifying and resolving issues as they arise to mitigate any disruption to operations.
- Manage shift schedules and allocation of personnel to ensure appropriate coverage to meet production goals.
- Maintain a positive and productive work environment by communicating expectations clearly and addressing personnel concerns in a timely and consistent manner, regardless of whether employees speak primarily English or Spanish.
- Train new hires, ensuring proficiency and compliance with all relevant procedures.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, and report operational status, incidents, and performance targets to management and other relevant personnel.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience relevant to this role.
- Experience in a manufacturing or production environment, with a solid understanding of operational procedures and workflow management.
- Proven ability to lead, direct, and coordinate a team in a production setting.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical documents, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills sufficient to convey operational information clearly to team members and management.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in a formal supervisory or lead role within a manufacturing environment.
- Professional working proficiency with Spanish or experience with Spanish relevant to a workplace/manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with quality management systems, safety compliance frameworks, or continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.
Why Join Us? This isn’t just a job—it’s a starting point for a long-term career. If you’re dependable, motivated, and ready to work, we’ll invest in your future.
Mitco is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.