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 2023, Continental generated preliminary sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 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. 

THE COMPANY

Continental Tire has been around for 150 years, we’ve been changing the way the world moves while making it more safe, smart, sustainable and accessible to all. Our Mount Vernon, IL location is seeking a Truck Tire Divisional Lead Supervisor. The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills, is dependable and accountable.

Are you ready to shape the future with us?

THE POSITION

Responsible for effectively coordinating all manufacturing activities throughout the plant on assigned shift. 

1. Accountable for ensuring that shift meets organizational goals and objectives. (safety, quality, cost, volume, scrap, and customer satisfaction)

2. Coordinates with Department Managers in setting goals and objectives for the shift.

3.  Implements strategy from the production and department managers to the shop floor supervisors.

4. Coordinates all manufacturing activities on a given shift to continuously improve workflow, work product, and employee and customer satisfaction across all departments.

5. Communicates instructions and accurately report problem areas, and corrective action during the shift. , Monitors employee progress in achieving assigned objectives and counsels or corrects as required.

6. Effectively manage, coordinate, and communicate all activities such as Tire Engineering, Housekeeping, Safety/Security, Human Resources, lndustrial Engineering, Production and Material Control, process - Engineering, Accounting/Finance, and Maintenance/plant Engineering.

7. Escalation of high-risk topics to the plant management.

8. Perform other duties as directed by leadership.

9. Ensure all ESH procedures, policies and legal requirements are implemented and monitored

NOTE: May not be inclusive of all work required and may be updated as needed.

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

* Immediate Benefits

* Paid Time Off

* Tuition & Employee Discounts

* Annual Bonus

* Employer 401(k) Match

* And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader

Required Qualifications:

Associate's Degree

3-5 years of Supervisor Experience.

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Continental is not able to offer visa support.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO-Statement:

EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to [email protected] or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

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