Internal - Manufacturing Technician III (Lead) - Final Finish

YOUR TASKS This role provides operational and leadership support within the final finish area by operating equipment, maintaining production flow and inventory accuracy, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met. The position also serves as a team resource by coordinating coverage, training employees, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and acting as a liaison between hourly associates and leadership. HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT • Provide production coverage by filling in for operators and supervisors during breaks, absences, vacations, and other staffing needs. • Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and perform set-ups on a variety of final finish equipment while maintaining quality and safety standards. • Maintain accurate WIP inventory levels and ensure organization of storage areas. • Review production schedules and coordinate staffing priorities to ensure adequate line coverage and productivity. • Create and manage SAP work orders and coordinate maintenance support as needed. • Apply independent judgment to support operations, solve problems, and drive process improvements using continuous improvement tools (5 Why, CB, 4D, CBS). • Support team performance through coaching, mentoring, training, and development of employees. • Monitor production performance and equipment conditions to proactively address issues 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. • Be detail-oriented and capable of performing under pressure. • Follow all plant, ESH, CBS, quality, and department processes and procedures. • Other duties as assigned. NOTE: May not be inclusive of all work required and may be updated as needed. WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE • High school diploma or equivalent • Two or more years' experience in the Final Finish department at Continental Tire Sumter Plant • Currently certified in two or more critical positions in Final Finish (critical positions: visual inspector & TUG/balance) • 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. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job posting • No relocation assistance is offered for this position ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT • Three or more years of Continental Tire plant experience • Excel, SAP, and MMS experience 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 apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a dis