**Company Description** Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industrial specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated revenue of 19.7 billion euros in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets. The ContiTech business area is one of the world's leading material experts for industrial applications. That means: We develop products and solutions that are used in many areas of your everyday life - for example in agriculture, on railways and roads, in the air, above and below ground, in industrial environments, as well as in the food and furniture industries. With around 20,000 employees at more than 60 locations worldwide and revenue of around 6.0 billion euros (2025), we operate as a global industrial partner with a focus on Asia, Europe, North and South America. The spin-off of ContiTech is currently being considered - your chance to actively help shape something new. We are ready to get started with you! **Job Description** The position holder is responsible for the implementation & application of sustainable & optimized systems and processes in the area of responsibility in order to achieve relevant operational targets (e.g. quality, output, cost, time). The position holder is responsible for the safety, health and development of people reporting to the position. By doing so, he/she takes into account all customer-relevant regulations and laws. Furthermore, the position holder ensures that processes are carried out with the standard specifications (based on key performance indicators (KPI)) and is responsible for the availability / provision of resources (such as people, machines and production space). **Task areas** **Main tasks* ** **Leadership** -Support in setting the link between plant/company goals & strategy and the shop floor with support of operations unit/ production management team (shared responsibility) -Show presence on the shop floor and act as role model & coach for shop floor employees (full responsibility) -Enable a values based and healthy leadership culture **Work Organization & Coordination (Planning / Scheduling)** -Execute regular shop floor meetings to communicate daily KPI's, set priorities, define measures supported by employees -Secure the observance of standard work instructions and processes -Plan variable head count to secure the full productivity under consideration of the actual orderbook and manage personnel availabilities (e.g. vacation, sickness, training...) to ensure daily production -Monitor machine capacity to ensure the daily production taking into account cost, quality and order situation -Drive and implement improvements for optimization of material flow, monitor and report the targets of efficiency **Quality Management & Continuous Improvement** - Promote "Quality First" and improvement culture on the shop floor, encourage and challenge employee's participation in continuous improvement processes -Drive proactively lessons learned and best practice sharing -Ensure implementation of quality standards and apply quality methods to increase quality performance -Support systematic implementation of Continental Business System CBS methods & tools -Implementation and carry out of improvements measurements for continous reduction of manufacturing costs & process improvement -Use audit & quality review results (internal, external, 5S, ...) to set up sustainable optimizations and ensure implementation -Motivate and support employees to share their ideas for improvement, e.g. by using Conti Idea Management CIM or Cost Saving Program CSP **Production Performance / Productivity** - Continuously track the actual state against defined target state by using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs, e.g. output, scrap/waste, productivity) under consideration of budget / standard - Evaluate complex problems detected in his area of responsibility (either through target state/ KPI deviations or other means) & escalated by shop floor operators as defined in the standards, decide on escalation upwards in hierarchy depending on magnitude of problem, steer systematic problem solving processes until solution is found, present/communicate solution and adjust standard/ target state accordingly **Legal, Compliance** -Implement and ensure compliance with established internal/ external policies, rules, guidelines and procedures (e.g. technical cleanliness, ISO...) -Support and run audit process (internal/external) if required **People Development & Talent Management** -Ensure systematic & continuous qualification /competency development of employees, i.e. ensure that a qualification matrix exists & create individual development plans -Support a culture of life-long learning and provide learning opportunities for employees -Decide on suitable development measures for employees, document participation and evaluate effectiveness -Perform annual face-to-face employee dialogues to discuss performance, potential and development of employees, provide effective feedback & address poor performance -Ensure proper onboarding/ integration of new employees Environment, Safety, Health - Create a culture of safety and health through leadership & act as role model - Ensure application of ESH regulations and management methods & tools (e.g. 5S systematic) as well as engagement of people - Enhance safety performance by tracking & reporting safety incidents (e.g. accidents, ergonomic, behavior-based, process-related; layout related incidents), remove hazards, support evaluation of ESH measures effectiveness & implement best practices **Qualifications** + Graduate in mechanical Engineering/Chemical engineering/Rubber technology + 5-8 years of experience in production coordination, manufacturing operations, or a related role + Robust organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks + Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English + Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) + Detail-oriented mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities + Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment + Knowledge of inventory management and material planning processes + Familiarity with quality assurance principles and production standards + Preferred: Experience with specific ERP platforms used in manufacturing + Preferred:



Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies + **Note: Candidates from Air springs or Rubber Components manufacturing are preferred** **Additional Information** **Knowledge field** **Level*** (B/A/E) SAP - PP module >Advanced Knowledge in planning & organizing, Line balancing >Advanced Technological skills (e.g. basic digital skills, advanced IT skills) >Basic Technical knowledge (e.g. advanced knowledge of relevant technology, processes and products in own area; basic knowledge for neighbouring areas) >Advanced Systematic problem solving methods (e.g. PDCA, A-3 reports, ...) >Basic ESH regulations (safety regulations, safety equipment, hazardous materials, ...) and other legal >Advanced Leadership methods & techniques (e.g. techniques for coaching, providing/receiving feedback, leading change..) >Advanced Performance management techniques (e.g. knowledge of reporting progress and relevant KPIs (e.g. OEE, FPY, Scrap)) >Advanced Communication skills (delegating tasks, conflict resolution) >Expert Quality Methods (e.g. Jidoka /Poke Yoke, Yokoten) >Basic Continuous improvement and CBS methods (e.g. knowledge of lean principles, methods and tools (Flow, 5S,TPM, etc.)) >Basic Visual management methods (e.g. tools for visualization of e.g. KPI's, problems, improvements on the shop floor (shop floor boards) >Basic Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application. EEO / 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 for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, 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 (phone hidden). 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.

📌 FLM (Production shift supervisor) (Sonipat)
🏢 ContiTech
📍 Sonipat