Mixing Production Manager

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

Job Description

TheMixing Production Manager will:

Manages and directs the operations of the assigned Mixing Department. Ensures efficient delivery and quality of products and services to clients. Responsible for setting and meeting goals and budget Plan of Cost, Quality, Waste, Safety, and Output. Involved in Planning of Capital Expenditures and Process Improvements. Assures adherence to plant procedures and policies.

Support business team (BT) activities

• Quality Improvements and Defective Product
• Run department day to day operations maintaining efficient low cost, high quality output.
• Communicate and review performance of direct reports
• Process Improvements
• Qualify/Uniformity
• Cost Reduction
• Reduction of Process Variation
• Lead House Functions

Responsible for Budget Planning and Accomplishment

1. Attend weekly BT 4 meetings
2. Maintain employee involvement
3. Analyze BOB Process Machine vs. Actual
4. Analyze gaps in BOB Process and Propose Capital Investment to close gaps
5. Capital Expenditures

Project planning

Project Implementation

Ensure all ESH procedures, policies and legal requirements are implemented and monitored.

NOTE: May not be inclusive of all work required and may be updated as needed.

To be transparent about hiring for this position, Continental has identified a preferred candidate. This is not intended to discourage other candidates from applying for this position. Furthermore, Continental has not offered the preferred candidate the position. "Preferred Candidate" means either 1) the position is being performed by someone who satisfies the job's requirements, or 2) a current employee has been identified as a successor through HR processes.

Additional Information

THE PERKS

• Immediate Benefits
• Robust Total Rewards Package
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discounts, including tire discounts
• Employer401k Match
• Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment with 20+ Employee Resource groups.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional
• And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

The starting annual salary for this role is $139,120 a year.

Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations

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 800-821-2727. 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.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 10+ years of experience in Manufacturing Operations
• 18 months experience of leading people (including matrix/indirect reporting) or project leader experience. Min. 5 years experience in leading people, teams and mid size volume projects
• Experience in international / matrix organizations. Fluent English. International assignment experience for at least 2 years.
• Internal qualified candidates will meet internal guidelines for this executive level role
• Continental is able to offer visa supportfor internal candidates.
• Relocation may be possible for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in related field

ENVIRONMENT

• Safety is our highest priority and safety procedures/ guidelines must be always adhered to. This includes safety wear such as hearing protection and steel toe shoes.

Company Description

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable, safe and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

Tire solutions from theTires group sectormake 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.