Company Description

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2023, Continental generated preliminary sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.

With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires group sector stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialist dealers and fleet management, Tires offers digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, with the aim of keeping fleets mobile and increasing their efficiency. With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility. 

Job Description

YOUR TASKS

Responsible for planning, sequencing, and controlling Tire Building or Preparation production to ensure daily and future shift plans are executed efficiently while aligning with Curing needs and operational constraints. This role adapts plans in real time, coordinates materials, start-ups and phase-outs, tracks KPIs, and drives communication, reporting, and continuous improvement to support on-time delivery and process stability.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Responsible for Tire Building or Preparation planning, sequencing, and production controlEnsure that the daily production plan is executed by productionPrepare and plan for the upcoming next shift, up to 16-24 hours and prepare the production plan in accordance with the production constraints (tooling, machine and personal availability) for Preparation or Tire BuildingEnsure that the production plan follows the needs of Curing or Tire BuildingPlan production considering the stock of materials, reducing the impact of setups, informing the shop floor, minimizing the losses in the processes, and minimizing rework and work offAdapt the daily production plan to changes during the shift and coordinate with the respective production departments as needed to ensure adherence to the scheduleCoordinate the start-up and phase out of articles during the shift and planning for those activities in upcoming shiftsPlanning of the VO materials and other trial production steps required during the shiftOrganizing miscellaneous planning activities such as PMs, downtime, trials or others as neededTrack production progress, identify bottlenecks, and adjust schedules to ensure efficient operations and on-time delivery.Ensure timely communication of materials on hold to relevant stakeholders and request disposition.Participate in process improvement projects, daily BT2 for your respective area, & other production meetings as requiredProvide feedback and reports of activities during shift and established/corrective actions takenResponsible for the KPI reporting of the Sequencing department and for discovering improvement activities for department or plant KPIs and monitoring actionsEnsure implementation of measures and maintain controls Be self-managed, detail-oriented, and capable of performing under pressureFollow all plant, ESH, CBS, quality, and department processes and proceduresOther 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 GEDMicrosoft Office Suite experienceThree or more years’ experience in manufacturing environmentThis role is an internal only position, external applicants will not be considered for this roleLegal 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 postingNo relocation assistance is offered for this position

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT

Associate degreeSAP and EPR experienceTire process and manufacturing knowledgePlanning knowledge

Additional Information

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 disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to [email protected] or contact US Recruiting at 800-821-2727. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

 

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