Internal - Lead Tooling Technician (Lead Die Maker) - Night Shift - Die Shop

Continental•Sumter, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role serves as the primary coordinator for die shop activities, trials, and cross-functional collaboration, focusing on driving safety, performance, tooling improvements, and team development. The Lead Tooling Technician acts as a liaison between management and employees to ensure operational effectiveness, compliance, and continuous improvement within the die shop.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Two or more years of die shop department experience at Continental Tire, Sumter Plant
Must be willing to work selected shift for this position
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.
No relocation assistance is offered for this position

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary contact for sequencing and Product Industrialization (PI) in coordinating trials and experiments.
Manage procurement activities for the die shop, including orders and shopping carts.
Partner with mixing and other departments to improve compound performance and tooling design.
Oversee and report on die shop operations, activities, and KPI performance.
Act as the liaison between hourly employees and management, escalating unresolved issues as needed.
Lead, mentor, coach, and help train die makers to build a capable, self-directed workforce.
Promote, monitor, and enforce safety, quality, environmental, ISO, and company policy compliance.
Support problem-solving initiatives using established methodologies (CBS, 5 Why, 4D) and participate in related meetings.
Coordinate attendance, vacation communication, and workforce needs with management.
Demonstrate strong multi-tasking, flexibility, and leadership to meet departmental objectives and drive continuous improvement.
Be self-managed, detail-oriented, and capable of performing under pressure.
Follow all plant, ESH, CBS, quality, and department processes and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.