PI Manager - TW

Managing of department PI

▪ disciplinary and technically lead of employees, ensure PI functions output on time in full
▪ lead PI team supporting technical growth path for full fill Hefei plant capacity increase

ESH

▪ issue procedures and work instructions, ensure implementation of measures, and maintain controls
▪ raise awareness, ensure regular ESH training and provide information about ESH responsibilities and duties
▪ ensure immediate notification and response, and initiate preventive measures in case of unsafe or polluting hazards
▪ demonstrate exemplary personal behavior in ESH and motivate others

Product Industrialization

▪ Industrialize new products (Initial Specification Development)
▪ optimize manufacturing processes concerning costs and efficiency
▪ reduction of scrap
▪ improve cooperation with other departments (e.g. calender, mixing, laboratories)
▪ optimizing and industrializing of machines together with plant engineering
▪ coordination of supply for tooling for production (get drawings from central side and distribute to plant, orders)
▪ create and optimize curing specs

Material Industrialization

▪ Compound:
› create new compound recipes and mixing processes
› optimizing existing recipes concerning costs, quality and processability to reduce rework and compound scrap
› introduce alternative recipe components and evaluate cost-benefit relation
▪ Reinforcements:
› industrialize new cords, yarns, beads, wire, etc.
› support of raw material specifications in the plant
› cost reduction by evaluation of new suppliers

New Product Development

▪ lead new product industrialization projects locally including the coordination with central functions.
▪ Master plan follow up and pushing project members to deliver product to market on time.
▪ self motivate to shorten the time to market.

Networking and communication

▪ Support steady communication between central PI , R&D and local organization
▪ review the raw materials and compound recipes with the responsible central material PI in R&D to ensure conformity with the capabilities of the plant
▪ review the plant capabilities with the local related functions to enable introduction of new products
▪ support the Know - How exchange with other Continental plants and R&D as well

Education / Certification

Minimum Bachelor of mechanical or related science or engineering field.
Equivalent 5-years experience in tire industrialization field.

Professional Experience
(Variety of Functions, Variety of Business, General Management Experience)Mixing compounds, development of tires

Project and/or Process Experience

Experience in Project management, task forces, leading improvement projects

Leadership Experience

Minimum 2 years of leadership experience

Intercultural / International Experience

Experience in international teams

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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 2021, Continental generated sales of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary. With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires group sector stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialist dealers and fleet management, Tires offers digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, with the aim of keeping fleets mobile and increasing their efficiency. With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility.