Internal - Process Technician - Tire Build

Continental • Sumter, SC

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Supports the Process Engineer in the Tire Build area by driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on process stabilization, cost and waste reduction, and variance control through methodologies such as Six Sigma, TPM, TQM, and Kaizen. This role monitors performance trends, leads problem-solving efforts, supports troubleshooting and project implementation, maintains process documentation and controls, and ensures adherence to safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Five or more years’ related manufacturing experience
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
• This role is an internal only position, external applicants will not be considered for this role

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree
• Six Sigma and green belt or other tire analysis/repair experience
• Computer skills/experience (Word, Excel, CEOS, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Support the Process Engineer in Tire Build area by improving processes with respect to stabilization, cost reduction, and variance reduction within the department with special focus on the continuous improvement projects, Six Sigma, TQM, and TPM
• Actively participate in monitoring and improving processes throughout the areas
• Utilize continuous improvement skills and work on continuous improvement of systems and processes within the area of responsibilities with focus on process improvement and cost
• Monitor systems to identify trends and anomalies, including green/cured waste, and ensure reduction countermeasures are developed
• Assist in other areas of the plant to improve plant performance
• Track departmental improvement initiatives in Six Sigma, Kaizen, TQM, and TPM
• Participate in TPM, Reliability, Yellow Belt teams, and be active in participating in problem-solving activities
• Act as a team member on other work group teams and manage, identify, develop, and implement continuous improvement projects
• Give timely responses and effective resolutions for departmental mis productions
• Assist in daily troubleshooting of the manufacturing process in area of responsibility and act as a liaison to engineering services for departmental project work
• Adhere to all safety and environmental rules and regulations
• Work overtime as required
• Report out to department using data analysis, collection, and root cause analysis
• Train the trainers and develop work instructions, one-point lessons, process aids, and quality/process alerts
• Be proactive and possess general computer skills
• Identify process problems and take ownership for results
• Monitor tooling inventory and compare with demand
• Ensure implementation of measures and maintain controls
• 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

Benefits

• EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer.
• Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
• In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, where they apply.
• Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED