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[Apply on Continental’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Continental/744000159411780-internal-manufacturing-technician-iii-lead-final-finish) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Continental](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/continental/) / Internal - Manufacturing Technician III (Lead) - Final Finish ## Job description 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. ## Qualifications 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 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Nov 3, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 9, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 9, 2026 - Listed for: 6 days - Location: Sumter, SC, United States - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Continental’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Continental/744000159411780-internal-manufacturing-technician-iii-lead-final-finish) ## Hiring at Continental - Open jobs: 540 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Oct 12, 2026 [All Continental jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/continental/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Continental ### [Automation Technician - Digital Services (night shift 6:45pm - 7am) Sumter, SC](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/continental/jobs/81197da3bb5446b637ad/) Sumter, SC, United States ### [CNC Machinist Technician (2nd shift - 3PM - 11:30PM Monday - Friday)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/continental/jobs/dfd95a3295abf8d7a662/) Sumter, SC, United States ### [Internal - Lead Tooling Technician (Lead Die Maker) - Night Shift - Die Shop](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/continental/jobs/3bfe505ad07da2a24416/) Sumter, SC, United States ### [Internal - Technician IV (Maintenance Lead) – Tire Build](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/continental/jobs/8260f4a04300cad64d98/) Sumter, SC, United States ### [Maintenance Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/continental/jobs/368bc41be7aff3abb5f7/) Sumter, SC, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Asset Management, IBD Internal Client Advisor (Internal Wholesaler), Associate](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/b6dfd9bcd353d0c91b18/) JPMorganChase · Columbus, OH, United States ### [Internal Auditor](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/humana/jobs/a359f3e73051713d8d4a/) Humana · Louisville, Kentucky ### [Internal Mover](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/aa41ddda3761b46f36fb/) Lockheed Martin · Owego, NY ### [Internal Wholesaler - Annuities (Denver)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aegon/jobs/206f59c92c7f21fe9c39/) Aegon · Denver, Colorado ### [Senior Internal Auditor](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aes/jobs/1e813b21df3b9602992f/) AES · US, Indianapolis, IN [Jobs in Sumter, SC](/locations/us/sc/sumter/)[Jobs in South Carolina](/locations/us-sc/)[Skilled Trades & Maintenance jobs](/functions/skilled-trades-maintenance/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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