Shift Leader - Molding Area - Manufacturing TM

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 2021, Continental generated sales of i33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary. The Automotive group sector comprises technologies for passive safety, brake, chassis, motion and motion control systems. Innovative solutions for assisted and automated driving, display and operating technologies, as well as audio and camera solutions for the vehicle interior, are also part of the portfolio, as is intelligent information and communication technology for the mobility services of fleet operators and commercial vehicle manufacturers. Comprehensive activities relating to connectivity technologies, vehicle electronics and high-performance computers round off the range of products and services.

Job description:

* Supports and check the implementation of the company and the plant standards (e.g. ESD guideline, technical cleanliness, 5S, JIDOKA);
* Execute Leader Standard Work Routines and discusses with Production Manager/ Head of Production Segment upon problems and/or deviations in routine fulfilment;
* Identify systematic failures and initiate Problem Solving measures;
* Controlling and analysis of scrap & rework in the lines;
* Participates in internal and external audits;
* Performs deviation management to react on abnormalities of targets e.g. incidents; Quality e.g. FPY, PPM, Rejection rate; Productivity e.g. OEE, line output;
* Trigger the support function or apply the escalation plan whenever needed to reach the targets;
* Ensures the products are manufactured on time, quality and cost;
* Identifies deviations related to the production schedules and performs corrective actions;
* Managing the resources in the shift (material /people/equipment);
* Evaluate and develop the team, teach and coach, in terms of required knowledge, specifications, capabilities and behaviour.

Job requirements:

* Manufacturing related technologies, systems, infrastructures, standards and processes;
* Lean Production principles, methods and tools (e.g. SW, LSW, Jishuken, LIB, TPM, 5S);
* Product Knowledge (Functionalities and Applications);
* Logistics Management (including Logistics policies, systems and processes, eg. production scheduling);
* Quality Management (including Quality policies, systems and processes e.g. Jidoka /Poke Yoke/ Problem Solving);
* Leadership skills, tools and techniques (Time Management, Discipline, Motivation).