Lead Manufacturing Technician - Final Finish & Training

Continental Corporation; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental TireSumter Plant is seeking a Final Finish Team Lead to provide operational and leadership support in the final finish area. You will operate and troubleshoot equipment, maintain production flow, and ensure quality and safety standards while managing WIP and SAP work orders.

This role also coaches and trains colleagues and acts as a liaison between hourly staff and leadership. Responsibly support staffing coverage, continuous improvement initiatives, and daily production goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years' experience in the Final Finish department at Continental TireSumter Plant.
• Currently certified in two or more critical positions in Final Finish (critical positions: visual inspector & TUG/balance).
• This role is an internal only position, external applicants will not be considered for this role.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job posting.
• No relocation assistance is offered for this position.
• Excel, SAP, and MMS experience noted as preferred qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide production coverage by filling in for operators and supervisors during breaks, absences, vacations, and other staffing needs.
• Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and perform set-ups on a variety of final finish equipment while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate WIP inventory and organize storage areas.
• Review production schedules and coordinate staffing priorities to ensure adequate line coverage and productivity.
• Create and manage SAP work orders and coordinate maintenance support as needed.
• Apply independent judgment to support operations, solve problems, and drive process improvements using continuous improvement tools.
• Support team performance through coaching, mentoring, training, and development of employees.
• Monitor production performance and equipment conditions to proactively address issues and meet production requirements.
• Serve as a communication link between hourly employees and leadership, escalating concerns and providing operational support.
• Perform specialized final finish tasks, including tire inspection, rework repairs, stencil creation, painting, grinding, and operation of material handling and finishing equipment.
• Be detail-oriented and capable of performing under pressure.
• Follow all plant, ESH, CBS, quality, and department processes and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Quality focus

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

SAP

MMS

Job description

Continental TireSumter Plant is seeking a Final Finish Team Lead to provide operational and leadership support in the final finish area. You will operate and troubleshoot equipment, maintain production flow, and ensure quality and safety standards while managing WIP and SAP work orders.

This role also coaches and trains colleagues and acts as a liaison between hourly staff and leadership. Responsibly support staffing coverage, continuous improvement initiatives, and daily production goals.