Maintenance Lead: Multi-Craft TPM & Safety

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

Job summary

Continental is seeking a Maintenance Team Lead in the United States to manage a multi-craft maintenance crew responsible for equipment uptime and safety. You will drive TPM/PM initiatives, coach technicians, and ensure timely completion of PM tasks and work orders.

The role requires a broad technical background across mechanical, pneumatic, PLC/electrical systems, hydraulics, machining, and proactive downtime management. Some positions may require flexibility to meet production needs and shifts.

Qualifications

• Two or more years’ experience in maintenance within a production environment.
• This role is an internal only position; external applicants will not be considered.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required; no visa sponsorship available.
• Relocation expenses will not be provided.
• Preferred: Associate’s or bachelor’s degree; supervisory or leadership experience; Continental tire build maintenance; SAP experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a multi-craft maintenance team to achieve a zero-breakdown culture.
• Decide on actions for equipment downtime and schedule technicians per PMs and downtime.
• Promote and monitor safety across the plant area.
• Train and promote TPM/PM concepts and effective problem solving (CBS, 5 Why, 5S).
• Mentor team members and arrange training to maintain capability in maintenance tasks.
• Complete daily maintenance shift reports and communicate with area leads on performance.
• Escalate unresolved issues after 2 hours of downtime to the lead engineer.
• Coordinate with area supervisor on attendance, vacations, and administrative tasks.
• Ensure PM tasks and work orders are executed with quality; track progress.

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance planning

Safety compliance

Downtime reduction

Problem solving

CNC/PLC knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Continental is seeking a Maintenance Team Lead in the United States to manage a multi-craft maintenance crew responsible for equipment uptime and safety. You will drive TPM/PM initiatives, coach technicians, and ensure timely completion of PM tasks and work orders.

The role requires a broad technical background across mechanical, pneumatic, PLC/electrical systems, hydraulics, machining, and proactive downtime management. Some positions may require flexibility to meet production needs and shifts.