Full-Time

Mixing Center Area Manager

Posted on 9/9/2025

American Tire Distributors

American Tire Distributors

1,001-5,000 employees

Distributes replacement tires to retailers

No salary listed

Westlake, TX, USA

In Person

Category
Operations & Logistics (2)
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Required Skills
Apache Spark
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • High school diploma or GED; college degree preferred
  • Previous supervisory experience (direct supervision of associates)
  • Experience in the receipt, storage or distribution of supplies or equipment preferred
Responsibilities
  • Provides leadership and manages the day-to-day activities for warehouse associates assigned to different shifts.
  • Provides Spark/Ignite onboarding to training associates; coach, motivate, and evaluates associates; investigates complaints or performance concerns; implements disciplinary action as needed and in consultation with field human resources.
  • Maintains staff by selecting, recruiting, training, and mentoring associates for development and growth.
  • Supervises and records, either by manual or automated inventory control system, the receipt, storage and distribution of tires, wheels, accessories, and other supplies/specialty items within the Mixing Center.
  • Performs daily huddles at the facility to ensure associates understand work tasks expectations and deliverables along with creating engagement and building the iCare culture.
  • Adheres to ATD’s quality standards, health and safety, legal compliance, environmental policies.
  • Plans and leads all assigned warehousing activities with management and administration to ensure quality delivery of all daily production goals.
  • Manages warehouse associates organizing the labor of loading/unloading trailers/containers, operating fork lifts/industrial equipment, picking material to fill orders, staging product for loading, periodic inventory control and proper shipment of orders via third party carriers.
  • Supervises and records via warehouse management system, the receipt, storage and distribution of equipment, supplies and specialty items in a centralized mixing center operation.
  • Manages maintenance of assigned facility, product handling equipment and inventory warehousing control systems.
  • Champions safe working conditions and monitors associates to ensure safe operation of equipment within the mixing center building.
  • Coordinates all assigned warehousing activities with management and other administrative staff; provides inbound coordinator with updated production Excel spreadsheet daily for logistic tracking.
  • Any other applicable duties and responsibilities assigned by management.
Desired Qualifications
  • Ability to lead, motivate, serve and inspire others; shows a sense of respect, humility, and integrity at all times.
  • Ability to motivate others to carry out assigned tasks; ability to encourage and build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team; ability to implement and follow through with assigned tasks.
  • Strong customer orientation.
  • Self-management: set well-defined and realistic goals, display initiative and commitment to meet goals and work with minimal supervision; decision-making: make sound, well-informed and objective decisions.
  • KPI –Orientated to achieve business objectives.
  • Ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
  • Creative thinking: use imagination to develop solutions to problems; continuous learning: recognize strengths and weaknesses.
  • Demonstrate respect: handle all business matters ethically and in full compliance with ATD’s 'Code of Conduct'.
  • Teamwork: work collaboratively with all departments to coordinate effective work environment.
  • Be accountable for results: assume full responsibility for the consequences of one’s behavior, decisions, and results; knowledge of product flow within a distribution environment.
  • Familiarity with current systems, methods, tools and equipment (including technology) used in distribution operations; excellent time management and organizational skills.
American Tire Distributors

American Tire Distributors

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American Tire Distributors is a large wholesaler in the North American aftermarket tire market. It buys tires from manufacturers and sells them through a network that includes more than 115 distribution centers to about 80,000 customers, such as independent tire dealers and auto repair shops. Its products are typical passenger and light truck tires from major brands, supplied to a fragmented customer base that stores smaller inventories. The company adds value with reliable, frequent delivery, marketing support, and digital tools to help customers manage their businesses. Its business model relies on scale and efficient logistics to keep inventories flowing and margins healthy by markup on tire purchases. While ATD has faced financial challenges, including a Chapter 11 filing, it remains a major player in tire distribution.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Huntersville, North Carolina

Founded

1935

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • EV tire demand growth expands ATD's premium product sales through 2026.
  • AI tools optimize ATD inventory, cutting costs 15-20% now.
  • $50M federal grants enable ATD's retreading and recycling initiatives.

What critics are saying

  • Tire Rack seizes 25% market share, undermining ATD dealers in 12-24 months.
  • Michelin-Bridgestone portals eliminate ATD's 40% revenue by Q3 2026.
  • Bankruptcy covenants cap ATD inventory 30%, harming operations in 12-18 months.

What makes American Tire Distributors unique

  • ATD operates 115 centers serving 80,000 customers with efficient tire logistics.
  • ATD delivers value-added services like digital tools and marketing to dealers.
  • ATD's scale bridges manufacturers and fragmented independent tire retailers.

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