Maintenance Lead - TPM & Multi-Craft Supervisor

Continental; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental is seeking a maintenance supervisor in Sumter, SC to lead a multi-craft technician team toward a zero-breakdown culture and optimized PM scheduling. The role requires broad mechanical, electrical, and PLC knowledge with a strong safety mindset.

You will mentor technicians, coordinate with the lead engineer, ensure PM tasks are completed with quality, and drive proactive maintenance across shifts.

Qualifications

• Five or more years’ experience in maintenance within a production environment.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship not available.
• Relocation not provided for this opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the multi-craft technician to a zero-breakdown culture.
• Decide on actions for equipment downtime and schedule PMs and technicians.
• Promote safety and monitor TPM/PM concepts and effective problem solving (CBS, 5 why, clean, inspect, repair).
• Mentor and train the team to maintain and repair equipment.
• Complete daily maintenance shift report and escalate unresolved issues.
• Coordinate with lead engineer/maintenance supervisor on performance and schedules.

Skills

Team leadership

PM scheduling

Safety mindset

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Training and coaching

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Continental is seeking a maintenance supervisor in Sumter, SC to lead a multi-craft technician team toward a zero-breakdown culture and optimized PM scheduling. The role requires broad mechanical, electrical, and PLC knowledge with a strong safety mindset.

You will mentor technicians, coordinate with the lead engineer, ensure PM tasks are completed with quality, and drive proactive maintenance across shifts.