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. 

YOUR TASKS

Supports the Process Engineer in the Mixing area by driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on process stabilization, cost and waste reduction, and variance control through methodologies such as Six Sigma, TPM, TQM, and Kaizen. This role monitors performance trends, leads problem-solving efforts, supports troubleshooting and project implementation, maintains process documentation and controls, and ensures adherence to safety, quality, and environmental standards.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Support the Process Engineer in Mixing area by improving processes with respect to stabilization, cost reduction, and variance reduction within the department with special focus on the continuous improvement projects, Six Sigma, TQM, and TPM
• Actively participate in monitoring and improving processes throughout the areas
• Utilize continuous improvement skills and work on continuous improvement of systems and processes within the area of responsibilities with focus on process improvement and cost
• Monitor systems to identify trends and anomalies, including green/cured waste, and ensure reduction countermeasures are developed
• Assist in other areas of the plant to improve plant performance
• Track departmental improvement initiatives in Six Sigma, Kaizen, TQM, and TPM
• Participate in TPM, Reliability, Yellow Belt teams, and be active in participating in problem-solving activities
• Act as a team member on other work group teams and manage, identify, develop, and implement continuous improvement projects
• Give timely responses and effective resolutions for departmental mis productions
• Assist in daily troubleshooting of the manufacturing process in area of responsibility and act as a liaison to engineering services for departmental project work
• Adhere to all safety and environmental rules and regulations
• Work overtime as required
• Create recipes and update specifications and collect data for CPK/CMK
• Report out to department using data analysis, collection, and root cause analysis
• Train the trainers and develop work instructions, one-point lessons, process aids, and quality/process alerts
• Must be proactive and possess general computer skills
• Identify process problems and take ownership for results
• Monitor tooling inventory and compare with demand
• Ensure implementation of measures and maintain controls
• Be self-managed, 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.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• High school diploma or GED
• Five or more years’ related manufacturing experience
• 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

• Associates degree
• Six Sigma and green belt or other tire analysis/repair experience
• Computer skills/experience (Word, Excel, CEOS, etc.)

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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