Production Manager

The mission of the position is to plan coordinate and control all production activities in order to meet budget and production targets (e.g. maximize quality and capacity utilization reduce cost and lead time). Furthermore the Production Manager initiates and implements action plans for continuous improvement of all production relevant processes.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

• Lead and coordinate all plant production activities translating strategy into actionable plans and ensuring achievement of production targets aligned with customer and business expectations.
• Contribute to strategic and operational planning including investments capacity headcount budgeting forecasting and financial performance of production cost centers.
• Oversee production operations including processes equipment quality control internal logistics (semi-finished goods) data acquisition KPI monitoring (cost lead time quality scrap waste energy OEE) and ESH compliance.
• Drive performance improvement by implementing central production standards supporting KPI reporting and initiating measures to enhance process efficiency quality and overall operational excellence using CBS methods.
• Act as key interface to segment BU and divisional functions supporting cross-functional projects and providing feedback for the continuous development of production equipment logistics and quality standards.
• Lead develop and ensure availability of qualified production staff through training management coaching continuous qualification and close collaboration with HR.

Qualifications :

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE:

• Bachelors Degree in Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• 5 years of professional experience in production or manufacturing functions including leadership or 10 years of  production or manufacturing experience including leadership experience in lieu of a Bachelors degree
• Leadership experience preferably with functional and disciplinary responsibility for team members
• Strong Communication skills both written and verbal

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ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT:

• Bachelors degree in a Technical field 
• Cross-functional experience (e.g. Engineering Quality Supply Chain or CBS)
• At least 2 years of project management experience
• Experience working with international teams on production topics and understanding of foreign cultures

Additional Information :

All 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 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. If you need assistance in the application process please reply to or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. 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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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 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  or contact US Recruiting at . 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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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time