Americas Tire Uniformity Leader

Continental; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate Benefits

Robust Total Rewards Package

Paid Time Off

Volunteer Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discounts (tire discounts)

Competitive Bonus Programs

401k Match

Hybrid Work

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Continental is seeking a Regional Tire Uniformity Manager for the Americas, based in Sumter, USA. The role oversees tire uniformity across North and South America, guiding sites, and driving standardized testing and process stability. Frequent travel within the Americas is required, with onsite work.

You will lead a team of tire uniformity specialists, collaborate with cross-functional groups, and present findings to senior management while staying current with industry standards and technology.

Qualifications

• Authorization to work in the USA now and in the future.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or natural science.
• 7+ years related professional experience.
• 3–5 years in tire manufacturing, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• 2+ years working in tire uniformity testing, QA processes, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical, and ability to translate findings into actions.
• Excellent project management with proven process-improvement results.
• Demonstrated leadership across multiple locations; cross-cultural collaboration.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and effective communication with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Lead tire uniformity initiatives across multiple Americas sites.
• Develop and implement standardized testing and production stability procedures.
• Analyze data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement across the Americas.
• Coordinate and mentor tire uniformity specialists across locations.
• Stay up-to-date with industry standards and technologies in tire manufacturing.
• Prepare and present reports on tire uniformity performance to senior management.
• Work with global counterparts to align with company-wide standards.
• Conduct site visits to assess processes and provide hands-on guidance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring team

Reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or natural science

Tools

Data analysis tools

Six Sigma

Job description

Continental is seeking a Regional Tire Uniformity Manager for the Americas, based in Sumter, USA. The role oversees tire uniformity across North and South America, guiding sites, and driving standardized testing and process stability. Frequent travel within the Americas is required, with onsite work.

You will lead a team of tire uniformity specialists, collaborate with cross-functional groups, and present findings to senior management while staying current with industry standards and technology.