Scheduling Manager

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 2020, Continental generated sales of €37.7 billion and currently employs more than 192,000 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 business area stands for innovative top performance in tire technology. Services for dealers and fleet management as well as digital tire monitoring and management systems are further areas of focus. The aim is to contribute to safe, economical and sustainable mobility.

Job Description
Responsible for establishing sequencing strategies to develop efficient production planning with active monitoring, steering of the execution and ensuring optimal flow across manufacturing operations.

Ensures that production schedules are aligned with customer requirements, plant capabilities, capacities and inventory goals

Adapts and sustains standard sequencing and recovery planning processes for loss mitigation and increase of machine utilization.

Evaluates the team performance and supports individual development and retention. Strengthens the networking within the sequencing community.

Leadership and Supervision:

Manages the sequencing team, ensures adherence to standard sequencing and recovery processes including work instructions.

Evaluates team performance, identifies opportunities and drives continuous improvement through a defined roadmap in alignment with the plant strategy.

Production Volume:

Ensures all production areas (Curing, Tire Building, Preparation and Mixing) are sequenced and synchronized

to fulfil customer requirements while supporting the plant target production volume in the most cost efficient manner.

Capacity Levelling:

Oversees pre-planning process ensuring that all production areas are well balanced and machines efficiently utilized respecting their capacities.

Process and System Optimization:

Ensures standard sequencing processes are documented, implemented and frequently reviewed for further process optimization.

Fosters the usage of the planning system in all sequencing activities. Encourages the sequencing team including the LKU to create official requests for potential future enhancements supporting also the implementation.

Training and Support:

Identifies individual training needs within the sequencing team and establishes training plans accordingly.

Drives competencies and skills development for cross functional roles within the team.

Sequencing:

Creates and tracks Key Performance Indicators (KPI) aligned with plant strategy.

Shares KPI results and increases the performance visibility with relevant stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications
Bachelor degree in Logistics, Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing

Minimum of 4 years in sequencing preferable within Tyres Industry

Advance Knowledge of SAP PP/APO

Additional Information
Medimed Medical Aid – with 3 options to choose from with the Company subsidising 50% of the cost

Provident Fund – 2 options to choose from with the Company contributing an additional 10.5% towards it.

Tyre Purchase discount for up to 8 tyres a year

Long service awards payments from 10 years of loyal service

Study Assistance and Bursaries

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Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.