Head of Production IAM1/DSS SLP at Continental · San Luis…

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Mission of the Role

The mission of the position is to plan, coordinate, and control all production activities to achieve budget, quality, and production targets. This includes maximizing quality and capacity utilization while reducing costs and lead times. The Head of Production is also responsible for initiating and implementing action plans that drive the continuous improvement of all production-related processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and coordinate all production activities within the plant or operations unit.
• Translate the plant or operations unit’s production strategy into actionable plans and ensure their effective implementation.
• Contribute to the strategic and operational planning of the plant or operations unit, including investments, capacity planning, and headcount planning.
• Ensure the achievement of production targets in line with internal objectives and external customer expectations.
• Initiate, plan, and control investments in production equipment, such as manufacturing machines and assembly systems.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by applying CBS methodologies and implementing structured training measures.
• Act as the key interface with Business Area (BA) functions to align local production requirements, demands, and feedback.
• Participate in and/or lead global and local production-related and cross-functional projects.
• Conduct employee dialogues and lead personnel development, performance management, and coaching activities.

Qualifications

Education / Certification

• University degree, preferably in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Professional Experience

(Variety of Functions, Variety of Business, General Management Experience)

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in production or manufacturing roles across multiple functions.
• Proven cross-functional experience in areas such as Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, or CBS (Conti Business System) is preferred.

Project and/or Process Experience

• Extensive hands-on experience with rubber and plastic production processes.

Leadership Experience

• At least 5 years of leadership experience, preferably within operational environments, with full functional and disciplinary responsibility for teams.

Intercultural / International Experience

• Demonstrated experience working with international teams on production-related topics, with strong intercultural awareness.
• Spanish is mandatory; professional proficiency in English is required.

Additional Information

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