TT Mold Lead Supervisor

The TT Mold Lead Supervisor will: 

Assist the department manager in managing workforce with respect to training, manning, discipline and daily running of the Mold Services Department.  Assist production and support departments in continuous improvement. Manage mold repair, modifications and transfers to meet production requirements.  Identify and solve PLT Mold & Tooling problems.

1. Act as the Team Leader for the PLT business unit team.
2. Act as temporary Department manager in the managers’ absence.
3. Responsible for organizing manning, discipline and training follow-up.
4. Assist in daily trouble shooting of manufacturing process in area of responsibility.
5. Administers and develops communication activities regarding Departmental activities.
6. Assists with the development of instructional programs. 
7. Collects and interprets technical information necessary to initiate requisitions for Mold and Tooling repair.
8. Follow-up with vendors and the local mold outsourcing partner to ensure on-time mold delivery.
9. Determine if damaged or worn equipment should be repaired, used as is, or scrapped based on requirements of the product line and the cost of the repair.
10. Coordinate timing of repairs or modifications with appropriate parties.
11. Budget control.
12. Ensure that the latest and correct mold information is available for new mold orders.
13. Manage PLT mold transfers.
14. Maintain and order all hand tooling and spare parts as needed for daily operation.
15. Ensure all ESH procedures, policies and legal requirements are implemented and monitored.
16. While performing the above duties, adhere to all safety and environmental rules and regulations.
17. Perform other duties as directed by the Mold Services Manager.

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.

Basic Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED

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 posting.

No relocation assistance is offered for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in a Technical Field

3-5 years of Supervisor Experience.

Mold experience preferred.

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. 
• The job is within a non-climate controlled environment where you will be exposed to temperature swings (hot/cold), forklift and pedestrian traffic, and noise. 
• The role involves various physical tasks, including lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and operating machinery, with comprehensive training provided. 

THE PERKS 

• Immediate Benefits 
• Robust Total Rewards Package
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discounts, including tire discounts
• Employer 401k 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!

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The starting annual salary for this role is $92,500 a year.

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

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 Careers@conti-na.com 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.

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Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €39.7 billion in 2024 and currently employs around 95,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make 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.