Tasks & Responsibilities:

Application of IE-methods to improve efficiency and optimize cost in the production area of responsibility. Support the production area to realize the production budget and minimize non value-added operations by defining the required technical and human means considering quality, cost, quantity, timing targets and ergonomic aspects.

• Identify possibilities for process improvement based on the analyzed data in cooperation with production and engineering
• Calculate potential savings of identified measures in the production area
• Facilitate improvement projects and workshops to improve the standards (e.g. workplace design, design of work organization, processes, layout, material flow design)
• Define machine and process parameters to create requirement catalogues together with production and engineering
• Plan and implement the projects agreed with the IE-manager and the business team of the area
• Present project status and results during business team, multi level meetings or similar forums
• Carry out time studies, maintain std. time data, analyze losses data / OEE/ TEEP
• Carry out material flow and work process analysis, lead time analysis and job evaluation studies.
• Carry out benchmarking studies comparing key figures with other plants
• Actively participate in business team meetings for follow-up on losses development, improvement of OEE/TEEP, performance goal
• Implement std. times with production and employee rep or union and ensure data quality for IE systems.
• Follow up on correct application of standards with production
• Support development of Standard operating procedures
• Conduct improvement workshops on the shop floor with production and any other stakeholders within the area of responsibility
• Ensure the implementation of standards according to CBS and ensure that the CBS tools are being applied correctly
• Continuous Improvement of standards based on process analysis and benchmarking
• Participate as a champion for the area of responsibility for an area wide initiative such as 5's or TPM

Skills & Experience

• Degree in Industrial Engineering or production management or other equivalent field
• Over 3 years IE experience if possible in manufacturing industry, tires industry is a plus
• Experienced in Project management knowledge, Manufacturing processes of tire industry
• Leading projects and improvement workshops
• Ideally had exposure to international projects
• Good English communication

At Continental, we offer compelling tasks and a dynamic environment for smart and innovative people to bring their ideas to life – no matter where they are at in their career.

Our diverse portfolio and expertise combined with your personal contribution, empowers us to successfully develop the most innovative mobility solutions for over 140 years. As part of our international team with more than 220,000 employees in almost 50 countries, you have the freedom of shaping the future in motion with us.