Tire Technician Lead at Frank Kent Family of Brands – Glendale, Arizona

About Southwest Accessory Group

Southwest Accessories Group is committed to being the premier supplier of accessories by serving our customers with precision, responsiveness, and integrity. We fulfill their needs in an accurate and seamless manner, grounded in a culture of excellence and grit.

We strive to be the employer of choice by fostering a workplace where every individual feels valued and empowered. Through clear goals, strong communication, and aligned purpose, we provide meaningful opportunities for professional growth and personal worth.

We are dedicated to maintaining an efficient and profitable organization, ensuring long-term value creation for our owners through principled leadership and operational alignment. Our employees, our customers, and our community are our most valuable assets. It is our responsibility to provide a professional atmosphere based on sound business ethics, honesty and integrity.

Benefits

• Day Shift (No Overnights)
• Paid Holidays

• 401(k) Plan w/ match
• Full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability and supplemental plans.
• PTO & Sick Time

About the role

The Production Tire Lead is responsible for overseeing all activity within the production/tire department. They ensure shop safety guidelines are followed, paperwork is completed and maintain shop inventory, product, tools and equipment.

What you'll do

• Supervise daily tire production
• Oversee mounting, labeling, and staging
• Train and support team members
• Ensure product quality and safety
• Maintain documentation and logs
• Report on equipment issues and delays
• Follow safety procedures
• Ability to mount, balance, install tires and wheels

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years in tire/automotive production
• 1+ year in a lead role preferred
• Knowledge of mounting, balancing, and tools/machines
• Able to lift 75 lbs
• Operate equipment (IE: sit-down forklift, stand-up Forklift, Cherry Picker, Deep Reach Truck)
• Forklift certification preferred

Standing, Walking, Reaching/Bending, Endurance, Balancing/Mobility, Manual Dexterity, Exposure to varying conditions, Repetitive Motion, Lifting to 50 lbs. consistently, safety equipment, loud noises: 8-hour work shift

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the State of Texas, it is the policy of Frank Kent Enterprises LTD to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy requests for reasonable accommodation apply to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Brandi Beall at brandib@swadtx.com.

Work Environment & Schedule: Day Shift, Full Time, On-site

May occasionally require weekends or overtime

Classification: Non-Exempt

Salary/Hourly: Hourly

Department: Operations

Reports To: Receiving Supervisor

Salary Band: $21.00