Internal - Technician IV (Maintenance Lead) – Tire Build

About the Role

As a Maintenance Supervisor at Continental, you will lead a multi-craft technician team toward a zero-breakdown culture while promoting safety, TPM/PM concepts, and effective problem-solving. You will manage equipment downtime, assign tasks, and ensure the team is trained and capable in maintenance and repair activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead multi-craft technicians to achieve zero breakdowns.
• Make decisions on equipment downtime and schedule technicians for preventive maintenance (PM) and repairs.
• Promote and monitor safety throughout the plant.
• Train and implement TPM/PM concepts and problem-solving methodologies (CBS, 5 Why, clean, inspect, repair).
• Mentor and arrange training to ensure team capability in maintenance and repair.
• Complete daily maintenance shift reports.
• Escalate unresolved technical issues to the lead engineer after 2 hours of consecutive downtime.
• Communicate team performance with area leads or supervisors.
• Monitor and ensure execution of PM tasks and work orders, following up on completion and quality.
• Handle attendance, vacation requests, and other administrative tasks as directed.
• Collect and assign maintenance best practices for consistency across shifts.
• Partner with the team on hands-on maintenance activities as needed.
• Adjust work schedule to meet maintenance and production needs.
• Monitor production equipment for early intervention and assign personnel efficiently.
• Coach the maintenance team on training needs and promote team cohesion.
• Support the Continental Business System (CBS) by participating in meetings, managing performance, and implementing improvements.
• Issue procedures, work instructions, and ensure implementation of measures.
• Raise awareness and ensure ESH (Environment, Safety, Health) training and responsibilities.
• Notify and respond to unsafe or polluting hazards, initiating preventive measures.
• Demonstrate exemplary behavior in ESH and motivate others.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two or more years of maintenance experience in a production environment.
• Broad technical background, including knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, PLC, electrical, hydraulic, electronic devices, machining/grinding, and maintenance repair procedures.
• Flexibility to adjust work schedule to meet production and maintenance needs.
• Ability to monitor equipment, assign personnel, and coach the team on training needs.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship available).

This role is internal only; external applicants will not be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree.
• Supervisory or leadership experience.
• Experience in Continental tire build maintenance.
• SAP experience.

Work Environment

• Safety is the highest priority; adherence to safety procedures and guidelines is mandatory.
• Non-climate-controlled environment with exposure to temperature swings, forklift/pedestrian traffic, and noise.
• Physical tasks include lifting, operating machinery, standing for long periods, stooping, twisting, bending, walking long distances, climbing stairs/ladders, and occasionally lifting 50+ pounds.