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 2024, Continental generated sales of €39.7 billion and currently employs around 190,000 people in 55 countries and markets.

Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world's largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2024, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.9 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 57,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites.

Job Description

Ensures production volume and size achievement based on Curing mid-term demand, by sequencing appropriately the production areas via the use of SAP PP/CGMS and related modules.

Raise awareness and provide information about ESH responsibilities and duties.
Sequencing of production in tire manufacture for curing, green tire assembly, component, required sub-components and compound for plant production areas to achieve optimal production output and size achievement as per the agreed plan with plant operations.
Controlling the phase-in and phase-out processes in all areas of tire production.
Regular monitoring with-in the shift of order achievement for all responsible production processes to SAP PP.
Initiate and communicate the required corrective actions and changes to the order sequence to Production processes to minimize/avoid production losses. Regular reporting of current status.
Transparently communicates the gaps and hindering factors in the production sequence (e.g., process, quality, machine reliability limitation).
Breakdown the daily plan. Taking into account plant constraints, quality requirements and KPIs.
Optimizes the lot size and stock structure to ensure cold & hot preparation do not lack of compounds.
Ensures the preparation sequencing planner are trained on Mixing sequencing processes as they will act as back-up during the shift (after 5PM and over the weekend).
Fills-in the monthly Order Achievement reports provided by IE in preparation of the monthly incentives
Controls and coordinates phase out process.
Analyze daily the fulfillment of size achievement KPI and take corrective actions are needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor degree in Production Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Logistics or related field
Experience in Tire Manufacturing industry knowledge is an advantage
Theoretical knowledge of manufacturing, industrial engineering, process engineering or similar
Experience in production processes and or sequencing function, production or logistics related functions
Experience in SAP is an advantage
Expert in Analytical and planning skills
Experience in problem solving skills and tools
Networking and interactions skills with fellow sequencers in other plants
Communicating effectively and working under time pressure
Good command in English
Able to work in night shift

Additional Information

Free lunch, uniform and company transportation
Housing allowance
Performance bonus
Provident fund
Flexible working program
Family health care program
Group insurance (medical, dental)
Inclusive and diverse culture
Good health and wellness program (e.g., sport clubs, fitness)

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Sequencing Planner (Working in Shift)