Manager Manufacturing Operations

Continental • Lincoln, NE

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About The Position

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable, safe and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €39.7 billion in 2024 and currently employs around 95,000 people in 54 countries and markets. ContiTech is one of the world’s leading industry specialists. The Continental group sector offers its customers connected, environment-friendly, safe and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 39,000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of some 6.4 billion euros (2024), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America. Are you ready to shape the future with us? We are seeking a proven leader with strong operations and manufacturing experience who thrives in complex, fast-paced production environments. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record of driving results and leading high-performing teams. Our facility operates 24/7 and has been proudly producing high-quality, specialty products for over 80 years.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in related field
• 7+ years experience in manufacturing environment including 2+ years of proven ability to lead and manage people
• 14+ years of manufacturing experience including 2+ years of proven ability to lead and manage people in lieu of a Bachelors' Degree
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong MS Office skills
• Ability manage budgets and forecasting
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work across multiple departments and/or BU areas
• 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 is offered for this role.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing in a Union Environment

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the production functions at the plant
• Responsible for complexity of the production lines for the finished goods departments
• Translate/plant operations production strategy into action plans and ensure it's implementation
• Contribute to strategic and operative planning of the plant operations unit (e.g. with respect to investments, capacity and headcount planning)
• Ensure the achievement of production targets according to internal and external customer expectations
• Interface to segment, BU and or division functions in order to gather local production requirements and demands and other feedback
• Conduct employee dialogues, personnel development and coaching
• Support production performance (KPI) monitoring and reporting in cooperation with manufacturing engineering and plant controlling.
• Prepare, review and manage budget and forecast of production cost centers and ensure the financial goals are met
• Ensure fulfillment of the daily and monthly production plan and correction actions with departments
• Maintain compliance with requirements regarding ESH

Benefits

• Immediate Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance & Employee Discounts
• Employer 401(k) Match
• Competitive Bonus Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional
• And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager