Production Manager - OESL

Company DescriptionContinental 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.ContiTech is one of the world’s leading industry specialists. The Continental group sector offers its customers connected, environment-friendly, safe and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 42,000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of some 6.8 billion euros (2023), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.Job Description• Provide leadership and direction for all operations unit staff and associates as well as break down and implementation of the company’s strategy and values to operations unit level• Development and implementation of efficient operations unit organization (e.g., organizational structures, procedures, processes) according to standards• Planning (e.g., shift / personnel planning, further production planning and control tasks to be done by SCM) and operation of all production and rework processes and equipment (e.g., mixing, calendaring, extruding, making-up, pressing, vulcanization, assembly, …) according to standards (e.g., production flow plan, production control plan, work instructions) and planning (e.g., production plan and orders)• Operation of in-process quality control and final inspection according to standards and planning• Operation of internal material handling and transportation (internal logistic) for semi-finished goods (raw materials and finished goods are excluded) according to standards and planning• Operation of production data acquisition (e.g., order, machine, process or quality data) according to standards• Responsible for daily activities of supervisors and hourly associates• Operation of shop floor training management (i.e., education and training of variable staff for production, logistics and maintenance processes)• Support and utilize production performance monitoring (e.g., regarding cost, lead time, scrap, waste, energy, OEE etc.)• Provide feedback and input for further development of standards regarding production process (e.g., production flow plan, production control plan, work instructions, standardized work chart, standardized work combination table, job instruction sheet, process parameters, materials), production equipment (e.g., machines, equipment, layout), logistics (e.g., material handling and storage technologies) and quality (e.g., test methods, equipment)• Initiation and implementation of continuous improvement by applying CBS methods and training measuresWHY YOU SHOULD APPLY• Immediate Benefits• Paid Time Off• Tuition & Employee Discounts• Annual Bonus• Employer 401(k) MatchQualificationsBasic Qualifications• Bachelor's Degree in Business / Engineering• 7 + years in a production / operational leadership roles (In lieu of degree, 14 + years in a production / leadership role)• Knowledge and application of Continuous Improvement tools (Six Sigma, Lean, 5S, etc)• Strong communication skills (written, verbal)• Ability to analyze data to determine root cause/ corrective action• Proficient in Microsoft suite of applications• Willingness and ability to drive change in a fast pace, evolving, automotive environment• Quality conscience decision makingVisa sponsorship for Continental employees onlyPreferred Qualifications• Bachelor's degree• Experience in a Union EnvironmentAdditional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.EEO-Statement:EEO / AA / 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, 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. 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