Planner Scheduler

ContiTechMx; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global industry specialist as a Scheduler in Lincoln, England, where you will create and manage production schedules, oversee inventory levels, and implement lean practices to enhance efficiency. This full-time position invites you to make a significant impact on the manufacturing process while working within a dynamic team environment focused on continuous improvement.

Benefits

Immediate Benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition & Employee Discounts

Annual Bonus

Employer 401(k) Match

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field required.
• 2 years planning/scheduling experience in manufacturing, or 4 years in lieu of a degree.
• Intermediate skills in Excel and knowledge of lean standard work concepts.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage daily production schedules.
• Oversee raw material and finished goods inventory.
• Implement lean concepts such as Kanban for process improvement.

Skills

Lean management

Inventory management

Decision making

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

SAP

Job description

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• Create and communicate the daily production schedules.
• Manage key raw material and finished goods inventory levels from start to finish.
• Manage the raw material flow and usage to eliminate & reduce waste.
• Manage Work in "Process" and Finished Goods Inventory.
• Set production orders with Customer Service to assure key customer needs are being met expeditiously.
• Reduce manufacturing lead times.
• Employ Lean concepts such as Kanban, while working in the value stream.
• Coach and direct workgroup associates in accordance with plant policies and the terms of the bargaining agreement.
• The incumbent must also be the leader of Team-Based Self-Directed Work Group concepts for the business.
• Key leadership results will revolve around the inclusion of all employees on the team to use key metrics and Lean tools to improve the results of the Business.
• Works with teams within the workgroup to improve lean practices
  
  

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Your tasks

How You Will Make An Impact

• Create and communicate the daily production schedules.
• Manage key raw material and finished goods inventory levels from start to finish.
• Manage the raw material flow and usage to eliminate & reduce waste.
• Manage Work in "Process" and Finished Goods Inventory.
• Set production orders with Customer Service to assure key customer needs are being met expeditiously.
• Reduce manufacturing lead times.
• Employ Lean concepts such as Kanban, while working in the value stream.
• Coach and direct workgroup associates in accordance with plant policies and the terms of the bargaining agreement.
• The incumbent must also be the leader of Team-Based Self-Directed Work Group concepts for the business.
• Key leadership results will revolve around the inclusion of all employees on the team to use key metrics and Lean tools to improve the results of the Business.
• Works with teams within the workgroup to improve lean practices
  
  

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Your profile

What You Bring To The Role

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field
• 2 years planning/scheduling experience in manufacturing environment; 4 years of experience in planning/scheduling in a manufacturing environment in lieu of a degree
• Ability to work in a manufacturing setting making quick decisions
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software applications; Intermediate skills in Excel
• Knowledge of lean standard work concepts and their applications to manufacturing job activities.
  
  

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 is offered for this role. The position could be eligible for a sign-on bonus.

Additional Ways To Stand Out

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Experience in Customer Service is a plus
• Working knowledge and managing products in SAP
• Expert level experience with Microsoft Excel
  
  

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Our offer

THE PERKS

• 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!

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

EEO-Statement

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 [e-mail] 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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About Us

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.

ContiTech is one of the world’s leading industry specialists. The Continental group sector offers its customers connected, environment-friendly, safe and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 42,000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of some 6.8 billion euros (2023), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.

Are you ready to shape the future with us?

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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