Regional Production Planning Scheduler / Sequencing Manager

Continental•Sumter, SC

About The Position

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 2024, Continental generated preliminary sales of €39.7 billion and currently employs around 190,000 people in 55 countries and markets. Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. The Industrial Engineering Department (Tires) at our location Hannover-Stöcken is driving Manufacturing Efficiency and the Digital Transformation to achieve Operational Excellence. Leads the implementation of standard sequencing processes HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT through marketing and engagement with the individual plant stakeholders and management. This includes regular sequencing process evaluations, strategic planning, and supporting via specific initiatives, projects and sustainable change management efforts. As an influencer, actively engages, with plant sequencing representatives from the region AM, continuous improvement activities and development of future standards. Holds accountability for leading the sequencing function in accordance with established standards to meet customer requirements and stakeholder expectations. With the primary focus on sequencing processes, aiming to establish and follow defined roadmaps and key performance indicators (KPIs) in collaboration with plant sequencing, MSM, LKUs and central RKUs as well as representatives from local PO, PI, IE, PE, Production, and central Process and Product Owners, to drive continuous improvement of the planning processes and enhancement of their maturity and efficiency. Provides consultation and support for problem solving through comprehensive individual assessments of the current process steps, process parameters, system usage and assigned responsibilities in relation to established standards. Conducts reviews and analysis of operational reports and data to facilitate structured problem solving and to document necessary contingency procedures. Monitors and consults the plants while individual test phases with adapted process steps or process parameters. Provides coaching to sequencing teams and develops training programs by leveraging sequencing working documents related to standard planning processes and contingency procedures. Delivers sequencing training through the “Tire Campus” platform and enhances the platform with additional content in video and eLearning formats. Supplies comprehensive guidelines and training overviews to support the onboarding process across plant locations. Promotes networking, active knowledge exchange and continuous learning through the sequencing community by encouraging members to utilize established communication platforms for sharing experiences and best practices. Organizes monthly regional calls in which plant representatives present insights related to sequencing activities. Collects and assesses plant-specific information and methodologies with the potential for global applicability, and channels relevant proposals through the Process Initiation and Change Request (PICR) to the dedicated reporting or system development teams.

Requirements

Academic degree in Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering or related field
Good English on business level
Presentation & Documentation Skills (Training Facilitation & Creation of User Documentation)
More than 3 years work experience in a Tire Manufacturing Process-related field
More than 3 years work experience in a Tire Manufacturing planning or sequencing environment
More than 3 years of project leadership experience (cross functional and global)
Experienced / Previous Sequencing Manager or Planning Department Leadership experience
Knowledge and Understanding of the architecture and integration of a sequencing system and process to harmonize production
Analytical and planning skills, Interpretation of Details in the scope of Sequencing and interfacing Processes (Production, Specification, Quality)
Knowledge and understanding of Sequencing and System integration into production
Agile Project Management Methodologies
Skilled in structured problem solving and the tools
Strong interpersonal intelligence skills - relate and understand people and direct activities
Networking and interactions skills, experience in international & intercultural business environment

Responsibilities

Leads the implementation of standard sequencing processes HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT through marketing and engagement with the individual plant stakeholders and management.
Includes regular sequencing process evaluations, strategic planning, and supporting via specific initiatives, projects and sustainable change management efforts.
Actively engages, with plant sequencing representatives from the region AM, continuous improvement activities and development of future standards.
Holds accountability for leading the sequencing function in accordance with established standards to meet customer requirements and stakeholder expectations.
With the primary focus on sequencing processes, aiming to establish and follow defined roadmaps and key performance indicators (KPIs) in collaboration with plant sequencing, MSM, LKUs and central RKUs as well as representatives from local PO, PI, IE, PE, Production, and central Process and Product Owners, to drive continuous improvement of the planning processes and enhancement of their maturity and efficiency.
Provides consultation and support for problem solving through comprehensive individual assessments of the current process steps, process parameters, system usage and assigned responsibilities in relation to established standards.
Conducts reviews and analysis of operational reports and data to facilitate structured problem solving and to document necessary contingency procedures.
Monitors and consults the plants while individual test phases with adapted process steps or process parameters.
Provides coaching to sequencing teams and develops training programs by leveraging sequencing working documents related to standard planning processes and contingency procedures.
Delivers sequencing training through the “Tire Campus” platform and enhances the platform with additional content in video and eLearning formats.
Supplies comprehensive guidelines and training overviews to support the onboarding process across plant locations.
Promotes networking, active knowledge exchange and continuous learning through the sequencing community by encouraging members to utilize established communication platforms for sharing experiences and best practices.
Organizes monthly regional calls in which plant representatives present insights related to sequencing activities.
Collects and assesses plant-specific information and methodologies with the potential for global applicability, and channels relevant proposals through the Process Initiation and Change Request (PICR) to the dedicated reporting or system development teams.