Day Shift Production Lead — Drive Quality & Efficiency

Continental; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate Benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discounts (tires)

Competitive Bonus Programs

401k Match

Diverse & Inclusive Workplace

Employee Assistance Program

Future Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Continental is seeking a Day Shift Supervisor to oversee daily production operations in a high‑volume environment. You will lead shift supervisors, drive safety, quality, and efficiency, and implement continuous improvement initiatives such as Kaizen and 5S to reduce waste and downtime.

You will plan staffing, coordinate maintenance, and mentor teams to achieve strong performance, while upholding all safety guidelines and standard work across shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field. Relevant experience may substitute for formal education.
• Minimum of 5 years in a formal leadership role within manufacturing or production environments.
• 3-5 years experience in Production, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production to ensure delivery of quality products, efficiency, and compliance with safety standards.
• Drive BT2 (Business Teams) KPIs, including delivery, output, equipment effectiveness, and cost control.
• Plan and coordinate manning levels, preventive maintenance, and resource utilization to minimize downtime and costs.
• Lead, coach, and develop shift supervisors, holding them accountable for performance, engagement, and team development.
• Ensure supervisors consistently follow operational standards, leader standard work, and shift handover procedures.
• Reduce rework, scrap, and non-conformances through clear strategies, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, 5S, CBS, VSM, etc.).
• Manage and support projects, industrialization efforts, and efficiency improvements, including new equipment and process upgrades.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across all shifts.
• Foster teamwork, communication, and a positive work environment to improve morale, retention, and productivity.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field

Job description

Continental is seeking a Day Shift Supervisor to oversee daily production operations in a high‑volume environment. You will lead shift supervisors, drive safety, quality, and efficiency, and implement continuous improvement initiatives such as Kaizen and 5S to reduce waste and downtime.

You will plan staffing, coordinate maintenance, and mentor teams to achieve strong performance, while upholding all safety guidelines and standard work across shifts.