What are the responsibilities and job description for the PLT PI Construction Manager position at Continental?
Company Description
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 2021, Continental generated sales of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary.
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
THE COMPANY
Continental Tire has been around for 150 years, we’ve been changing the way the world moves while making it more safe, smart, sustainable and accessible to all. Our Mount Vernon, IL location is seeking Hourly Production Team Members. The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills, is dependable and accountable.
Are you ready to shape the future with us?
THE POSITION
Industrialize new products and new technology into production. Ensure close working interface as business partner between plant and R&D. Provide technical support by triggering the necessary industrialization activities and business improvement measures. Manage introduction, development and maintenance of specifications.
- Drive process to translate R&D requirements into tangible impacts on the plant ( in terms of invest, capacity, and capability)
- Ensure timeliness and adherence to product design, release and performance requirements of Corporate Development and factory.
- Manages of industrializes new and existing products, processes and materials into production which are optimized for process capabilities, cost, minimize rework and comply with the established Release Notice Procedure, Cured Tire Dimensions, and QMD Standards.
- Monitors and initiates corrective actions required to maintain tire QM wheel, field performance and adjustments levels which exceed or meet the established Corporate goals.
- Ensures Experimental Tire Order (ETO) reports and business plans are issued and initiated for the development and industrialization of all new and experimental materials, products and processes.
- Reviews ETO programs and Engineer to follow on R&D programs (Transfer, new development OE TA, RE) and ensure compliance with internal guidelines and initiate/drives actions, discussion with R&D.
- Check and balance process to review of new tires releases and product enhancement to ensure compliance with guidelines (complexity, standardization, cost impact)
- Prepares weekly/monthly KPI’s to monitor and track the PI group performance and goal attainment.
- Reviews weekly SOP with R&D, Global Sourcing, and Plant operation order to ensure timely availability of tire specifications.
- Initiates and supports PIP programs for quality, material, construction and Corporate areas.
- Administer and maintain adherence to company policies.
- Maintains a close and positive working relationship with Corporate areas and other plants’ staff to obtain goals and objectives.
- Develops career development and succession plans for PI department personnel.
- Act as advisor, consultant, and coach for all colleagues.
NOTE: May not be inclusive of all work required and may be updated as needed.
WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY
* Immediate Benefits
* Paid Time Off
* Tuition & Employee Discounts
* Annual Bonus
* Employer 401(k) Match
* And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Technical field
2-3 Years experience in Product Industrialization
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.
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 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. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to [email protected] 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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