Continental

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, we offer safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. We share the vision of creating value for a better tomorrow while being powered by the passion of our people. The Continental team is made up of over 195,000 employees at more than 500 locations in 57 countries and markets and organized in three strong group sectors:

  • Our Tires group sector, with its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tire segment, stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires, like digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, as well as the promotion of sustainability complete the portfolio. With its tires, Continental contributes to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility.
  • The Automotive group sector offers technologies for passive-safety, brake, chassis, motion and motion-control systems. Its portfolio also includes innovative solutions for assisted and automated driving, display and operating technologies, audio and camera solutions for the vehicle interior, intelligent information and communication technology as well as activities relating to connectivity technologies, vehicle electronics and high-performance computers.
  • The ContiTech group sector develops and manufactures, for example, cross-material, environmentally friendly and intelligent products and systems for the automotive industry, railway engineering, mining, agriculture and other key industries. The group sector draws on its long-standing knowledge of the industry and materials to open up new business opportunities by combining various materials with electronic components and individual services.

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Deputy Production Manager

About

Our people are driven by their passion to make a meaningful difference in the world, to their families and friends, and to themselves. Our culture fosters individual talent, mutual trust and lifelong learning. We support our people so they can master their career journeys, go further, reach higher, and realize their greatest potential. We believe in the uniqueness of each individual and are fully committed to build the frame conditions that ensure everyone can show up as their authentic self and has equal opportunities to thrive within Continental. To further enhance everyone’s personal freedom and development we offer flexible, hybrid and mobile work opportunities as well as different career paths that help each individual to find the perfect position for themselves.

Find out more about Continental as an employer and what we offer.

Deputy Production Manager

Ready to take your next step toward shaping the future in motion?

Now could be the perfect time for you to utilize your strengths, develop your skills, and embrace your next challenge here at Continental.

Your Responsibilities

We have an exciting opening for a Deputy Production Manager, based in Korbach (D) or Sarreguemines (France) in this role, you are part of our Manufacturing & Logistics function, and focus on refining the planning, organization, and coordination of our production activities as a strong partner to our Production Manager.

Your main responsibilities of this role will be to…

  • Shape and learn. Dedicate time to learn about operational topics, ongoing projects and production activities and take ownership to actively shape your responsibilities and remit to ensure future business success in production.
  • Create and improve. We are looking for a collaborative team-player to strive in a creative way for quality improvements and reduction of non-conform materials as well as ensuring our safety measures and adjusting if necessary.
  • Engage and communicate. You will have to communicate a lot with your plant manager and their management board, your super-intendents and of course your employees and people working on the shopfloor. The major purpose is to motivate, engage and coach them for best performance.
  • Develop and grow. Our people are in the center of our strategy and therefor topics like learning and development are of utmost importance. Your role is to ensure a safe learning environment in the plants, where people strive for growth and constant moving out of their comfort zone.

 

Your Qualifications

To make this role a success, you will need to utilize your strength in communication, your passion for state-of-the-art technology, and high sensitivity for people topics.

Your key strengths and qualification include…

  • Passion. You have a passion for state-of-the-art technology, comprising of hardware, software and systems, as well as a high sensitivity for people topics
  • Education. Ideally you have an academic degree in industrial engineering, information technology, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, mathematics or similar
  • Skills. Strong networking, communication and management skills in an international environment in English language are part of your DNA.
  • Experience. If you have work experience in production this would be of advantage but not necessary

Our Offers

As a key member of our Continental team, you can expect great compensation, benefits, and ways of working. As a part of our team, you will collaborate with a strong international team and.  Furthermore, we offer:

  • Career Growth: We will also ensure your learning journey in training you step by step to be our next e.g. production manager, when the time comes your supervisor is taking the next step in their career plan
  • Competitive salary and financial benefits
  • Flexible working time
  • 4 days per month home office
  • Health and Wellness (Life Assurance, Private Health and Dental Insurance, Sport Activities, Canteen, etc.)
  • Great professional development opportunities with a passion to help you grow and learn
  • State-of-the-art equipment
  • International work environment and travel opportunities
  • Relocation package for non-residents
  • Diverse team/great team spirit and inclusive culture…

A Place For Everyone

At Continental, our goal is to create value for a better tomorrow - for everyone and with everyone. For us, it matters who you are, and we believe in the difference you can make. We believe that everyone is unique, everyone has a different perspective and ideas that derive from both: nature and nurture. We offer equal opportunities to everyone - regardless of age, gender, nationality, cultural background, disability, religion, ideology, or sexual orientation.

About Continental Tires

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 2022, Continental generated sales of €39.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets.

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.