Mixing Operations Leader — Drive Quality & Efficiency

Continental; Mount Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 118,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate Benefits

Robust Total Rewards Package

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Continental is seeking a Mixing Production Manager to lead the Mixing Department, ensuring efficient, high-quality output and adherence to budgets and plant procedures. The role involves planning capital investments, driving process improvements, and supporting business team activities.

The candidate will oversee daily operations, monitor performance of direct reports, and focus on reducing waste and defects while maintaining safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• 10+ years of experience in Manufacturing Operations.
• 18 months experience in leading people or project leadership; 5+ years in leading people and mid-size projects.
• Fluent English; international assignment experience for at least 2 years.
• Internal candidates may meet executive guidelines; visa support may be available.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the operations of the Mixing Department to ensure timely, quality output.
• Plan and meet goals and the budget (Cost, Quality, Waste, Safety, Output).
• Plan capital expenditures and process improvements; ensure adherence to plant procedures.
• Support Business Team activities and lead department performance reviews.
• Drive quality improvements and reduce defective products.
• Lead cost reduction and reduction of process variation; run day-to-day operations.
• Lead house functions and review performance of direct reports.
• Attend to budgeting and accomplishment of the department's plans.

Skills

Manufacturing Operations

Leadership

Fluent English

International experience

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Continental is seeking a Mixing Production Manager to lead the Mixing Department, ensuring efficient, high-quality output and adherence to budgets and plant procedures. The role involves planning capital investments, driving process improvements, and supporting business team activities.

The candidate will oversee daily operations, monitor performance of direct reports, and focus on reducing waste and defects while maintaining safety and compliance.