Team Leader - Mixing Manufacturing

Continental Industry; Mount Pleasant (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate Benefits

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts (tires)

Competitive Bonus Programs

Employee 401k Match

Employee Assistance Program

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Continental in Mount Pleasant, IA, is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee shift operations, ensure safety, quality and on-time production.

The role emphasizes staffing, solving problems, continuous improvement, and enforcing 5S and ISO procedures. Occasional ramp-up to 24/7 may be required after startup.

Candidate will mentor associates, support training, and participate in safety and quality initiatives while aligning with company policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, and related experience and/or training.
• 2+ years production and/or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage resources to meet production schedules and solve problems hindering performance.
• Ensure adequate staffing to meet customer demand and administer attendance policies.
• Promote continuous improvement and communicate team needs to support functions.
• Uphold ISO documentation and quality standards and enforce company policies.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Production planning

Safety awareness

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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. Guided by the vision of being the customer's first choice for material-driven solutions, the ContiTech group sector focuses on development competence and material expertise for products and systems made of rubber, plastics, metal, and fabrics. These can also be equipped with electronic components in order to optimize them functionally for individual services. ContiTech's industrial growth areas are primarily in the areas of energy, agriculture, construction, and surfaces. In addition, ContiTech serves the automotive and transportation industries as well as rail transport.

Job Description

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Manage resources to meet production schedules and creatively solve problems that hinder the team performance. Examples include safety hazard removal, part shortages, corrective actions, near misses/work injuries, and others.
• Ensure adequate staffing to meet customer demand. This includes administration of attendance policies.
• Manage issues quickly and effectively and give feedback in a timely and diplomatic manner.
• Communicate team needs to support functions.
• Actively promote the benefits of continuous improvement to Associates
• Elevate issues/problems to plant management and HR as appropriate or needed.
• Give appropriate and specific praise/rewards to Associates
• Actively support Associate development. Make efforts to allow department Associates to participate in training opportunities.
• Administer and facilitate countermeasure implementation when appropriate.
• Ensure Gemba walks are performed throughout the shift.
• Collect data and summarize data (i.e., downtime, schedule attainment, etc.).
• Participates in RIE events as requested/required.
• Ensures the use of standard work.
• Understands, enforces and promotes 5S program.
• Adheres to ISO documentation and procedures.
• Ensures quality standards are followed. Identify and eliminate reoccurring quality issues.
• Enforce and follow all Company policies, rules and procedures.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Note: this facility will initially operate 5 days/week (Monday - Friday). There is a chance to change shift to 24/7 after ramp up of operations, therefore shift will be reviewed accordingly.

Qualifications

Basic Qualification: High School Diploma or equivalent; and related experience and/ or training.

Physical Demands On This Position

• Must regularly lift and move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 75 pounds.
• Frequently push or pull up to 75 pounds of force.
• Be able to use stairs

Additional Ways To Stand Out

• 2+ years production and/or supervisory experience.

The Perks

• Immediate Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts, including tire discounts.
• Competitive Bonus Programs
• Employees 401k Match (up to 6%)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional.
• And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

Additional Information

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

EEO-Statement

EEO / AA / 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, 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.