Lead Die Shop Technician — Tooling & Process Leader

Continental; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental is seeking a Die Shop Lead at the Sumter plant to coordinate trials, drive tooling improvements, and mentor a skilled team. You will liaise with management and hourly staff to ensure safe, efficient operations and continuous improvement across sequences and PI activities.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in a die shop, strong leadership, and a commitment to ISO/process compliance. This is an internal position with a fixed shift and no relocation support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years of die shop department experience at Continental Tire, Sumter Plant.
• Willingness to work selected shift.
• Internal only position; external applicants will not be considered.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.; no sponsorship.
• No relocation assistance offered.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate die shop trials and PI sequencing activities.
• Manage die shop procurement, including orders.
• Collaborate with mixing and other departments to improve tooling.
• Oversee die shop operations and KPI reporting.
• Liaise between hourly employees and management; escalate issues.
• Mentor and train die makers to build a self-directed workforce.
• Ensure safety, quality, environmental, ISO compliance.
• Support problem-solving initiatives using CBS, 5 Why, 4D.
• Coordinate attendance and workforce needs with management.
• Demonstrate multitasking, flexibility and leadership.
• Follow plant, ESH, CBS, quality procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Continental is seeking a Die Shop Lead at the Sumter plant to coordinate trials, drive tooling improvements, and mentor a skilled team. You will liaise with management and hourly staff to ensure safe, efficient operations and continuous improvement across sequences and PI activities.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in a die shop, strong leadership, and a commitment to ISO/process compliance. This is an internal position with a fixed shift and no relocation support.