Job Description
ContiTech, a division of Continental, is one of the world's leading suppliers of technical elastomer
products and is a specialist in plastics technology. ContiTech develops and produces functional parts,
components, and systems for machine and plant engineering, mining, the automotive industry, and other
Our Lincoln, NE plant is looking for a Production Superintendent to manage the 3rd shift. This position is accountable for leading, managing, and providing direction to the production processes. One major function of this position is to manage production operators to ensure achievement of production goals.
Core Responsibilities
• Promote and maintain a safe and healthy work environment by complying with corporate and governmental regulations as well as lean principles
• Coordinates all production activities on a given shift to continuously improve workflow, work product, and employee and customer satisfaction across all departments
• Ensures long term production capability of the process equipment by maximizing PM and machine reliability on assigned shift
• Employee Relations skills are essential in this position; must be able to develop and maintain a relationship with hourly and salary associates
• Provide hourly performance feedback, developmental strategies, coaching and ensure training needs are met
• Participate in problem solving events and improvement projects.
• Ensure all associates are working to meet the organization's metrics around safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Perform audits on work rules, 6S, standard work and other plant objectives
• Work with the operations manager to forecast staffing needs
• Reports to the Operations Manager
• Other duties as directed.
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!
Job Requirements
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• 5 + Leadership experience with Bachelor's degree in related field OR 10 years or more with no Bachelor's degree
• Candidate must have solid leadership, presentation, problem solving, and group dynamics skills.
• Prior manufacturing/production experience is required.
• Ability to work off shifts as necessary.
• 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 opening.
• No relocation offered. Position is eligible for a sign-on bonus.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree
• 2-5 years of management experience.
• Experience with a union environment.
• Experience with SAP.
• Experience with Microsoft office.
• Experience with change management.
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 Careers@conti-na.com 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.
About Continental
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 €33.8 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 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. Guided by the vision of "smart and sustainable solutions beyond rubber," 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.
ContiTech, a division of Continental, is one of the world's leading suppliers of technical elastomer
products and is a specialist in plastics technology. ContiTech develops and produces functional parts,
components, and systems for machine and plant engineering, mining, the automotive industry, and other
Our Lincoln, NE plant is looking for a Production Superintendent to manage the 3rd shift. This position is accountable for leading, managing, and providing direction to the production processes. One major function of this position is to manage production operators to ensure achievement of production goals.
Core Responsibilities
• Promote and maintain a safe and healthy work environment by complying with corporate and governmental regulations as well as lean principles
• Coordinates all production activities on a given shift to continuously improve workflow, work product, and employee and customer satisfaction across all departments
• Ensures long term production capability of the process equipment by maximizing PM and machine reliability on assigned shift
• Employee Relations skills are essential in this position; must be able to develop and maintain a relationship with hourly and salary associates
• Provide hourly performance feedback, developmental strategies, coaching and ensure training needs are met
• Participate in problem solving events and improvement projects.
• Ensure all associates are working to meet the organization's metrics around safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Perform audits on work rules, 6S, standard work and other plant objectives
• Work with the operations manager to forecast staffing needs
• Reports to the Operations Manager
• Other duties as directed.
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!
Job Requirements
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• 5 + Leadership experience with Bachelor's degree in related field OR 10 years or more with no Bachelor's degree
• Candidate must have solid leadership, presentation, problem solving, and group dynamics skills.
• Prior manufacturing/production experience is required.
• Ability to work off shifts as necessary.
• 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 opening.
• No relocation offered. Position is eligible for a sign-on bonus.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree
• 2-5 years of management experience.
• Experience with a union environment.
• Experience with SAP.
• Experience with Microsoft office.
• Experience with change management.
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 Careers@conti-na.com 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.
About Continental
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 €33.8 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 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. Guided by the vision of "smart and sustainable solutions beyond rubber," 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.