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Production Excellence Leader (Area Manager)
Continental Automotive Systems INC · 🇺🇸 Sumter, SC, US
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- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 1 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Nov 2025) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 17 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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Sponsor Radar — Continental Automotive Systems INC
The US Department of Labor certified 1 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Nov 2025) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 17 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
THE POSITION • Lead daily production operations to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets are achieved. • Manage production schedules and resources to maximize output while minimizing downtime and waste. • Lead, coach, and develop production teams to build a high-performance culture. • Drive quality standards and partner with quality teams to resolve issues through root cause analysis. • Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and environmental requirements. • Champion continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and problem-solving methodologies. • Manage labor, materials, equipment, and inventory to support production goals. • Monitor and analyze KPIs to drive data-based decisions and improve operational performance. • Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, logistics, and other departments to ensure production efficiency. • Support the Continental Business System (CBS) by driving accountability, standardization, continuous improvement, and team performance. NOTE: May not be inclusive of all work required and may be updated as needed. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field, with 7+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment. • 14+ years of manufacturing supervisory/leadership experience or more if no relevant Bachelors Degree • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, with experience analyzing production data, tracking KPIs, developing reports, and presenting operational performance metrics to leadership. • Proven experience leading production operations in a manufacturing environment, including production scheduling, resource planning, quality management, and continuous improvement initiatives. • Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and manage salaried and hourly employees while driving accountability, performance, and employee engagement. • Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, KPI management, root cause analysis, and data-driven decision-making to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. • Experience managing cross-functional partnerships with quality, maintenance, engineering, logistics, and supply chain teams, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems/ERP platforms. • Proven problem-solving skills utilizing root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies to drive sustainable results. For Internal candidates: Continental is able to offer visa and relocation support PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • 10+ years Tire experience THE ENVIRONMENT • Safety is our highest priority and safety procedures / guidelines must be always adhered to. This includes safety wear such as steel toed shoes, hearing protection, and safety glasses as needed • This position may require standing for long periods and working in a manufacturing environment, which may involve exposure to noise, dust, heat, and machinery. • May require evening or weekend work to meet production deadlines. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. EEO-Statement: 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