Trent Tanner
Akron
Summary
Results-oriented Area Manager with over 3 years of leadership in Goodyear Racing’s curing and final finish operations. Skilled in process improvement, data analysis, capacity planning, and cross-functional collaboration to drive throughput, reduce downtime, and sustain standard work.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Manager
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
Akron
07.2022 - Current
- Reduced cut-tire processing time by 25% as project leader, accelerating feedback loops, and increasing production efficiency.
- Implemented scanner integration in Final Finish, eliminating manual tire handling, enhancing safety, and reducing rework.
- Established a daily alignment meeting connecting curing, quality, scheduling, and union leadership — improving coordination, communication, and on-time output.
- Developed and implemented temporary lay position cards with Quality to keep curing presses running during test analysis, reducing idle time, and maintaining production flow.
- Leveraged production data to identify performance trends and capacity gaps, creating targeted improvement actions that reduced downtime and strengthened throughput consistency.
Area Manager II
Amazon Robotics
Akron
12.2020 - 07.2022
- Managed daily operations across multiple fulfillment zones while meeting safety, quality, and productivity targets.
- Tracked KPIs, including pick rate, downtime, and error rates, to identify workflow gaps and improve team performance.
- Led and coached a team of over 100 associates, emphasizing standard work, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Education
Bachelor Of Science (BS) - Small Business Management
Ashland University
Ashland, Ohio, OH12-2020
LSS Green Belt -
Six Sigma Global Institute
Skills
- Process improvement
- Lean principles
- Data analysis
- Trend tracking
- OEE reporting
- Capacity planning
- Root cause analysis
- Cross-functional leadership
- Union collaboration
- Standard work
Timeline
Area Manager
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
07.2022 - Current
Area Manager II
Amazon Robotics
12.2020 - 07.2022
Bachelor Of Science (BS) - Small Business Management
Ashland University
LSS Green Belt -
Six Sigma Global Institute