Internal - Manufacturing Technician III (Lead) - Final Finish

Continental•Sumter, SC

About The Position

The Manufacturing Technician III (Lead) supports operations and provides leadership in the Final Finish area. The role involves operating and setting up equipment, maintaining production flow and accurate work-in-process (WIP) inventory, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met. It also supports team performance by coordinating coverage, training employees, contributing to continuous improvement, and communicating between hourly employees and leadership.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two or more years of experience in the Final Finish department at Continental Tire Sumter Plant.
Current certification in two or more critical Final Finish positions: visual inspector and TUG/balance.
Legal authorization to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of Continental Tire plant experience.
Experience with Excel, SAP, and MMS.

Responsibilities

Provide production coverage by filling in for operators and supervisors during breaks, absences, vacations, and other staffing needs.
Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and set up a variety of final finish equipment while maintaining quality and safety standards.
Maintain accurate WIP inventory levels and keep storage areas organized.
Review production schedules and coordinate staffing priorities to support line coverage and productivity.
Create and manage SAP work orders and coordinate maintenance support as needed.
Use independent judgment to support operations, solve problems, and drive process improvements using continuous improvement tools, including 5 Why, CB, 4D, and CBS.
Coach, mentor, train, and support the development of employees.
Monitor production performance and equipment conditions to address issues proactively 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.
Follow plant, ESH, CBS, quality, and department processes and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.