PLT Division Lead Supervisor

THE COMPANY

Continental Tire has been around for nearly 150 years, we've been changing the way the world moves while making it more safe, smart, sustainable and accessible to all.  Our Mt. Vernon, IL location is seeking a highly self-motivated and detail-oriented PLT Division Lead Supervisor to join our group.  The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills, is dependable and accountable.

Are you ready to shape the future with us?

THE POSITION

PLT Division Lead Supervisor

IMPROVEMENT OF PRODUCT AND PROCESS:  

Assist/support process engineer in continuous improvement of processes and systems.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT, Six Sigma, KAIZEN, TQM, TPM:

Drive departmental improvement initiatives in  six sigma, Kaizen, TQM and TPM.  Leads and facilitates KAIZEN teams.  Act as a team member on other work group teams and manage Identify, develop and implement continuous improvement projects. 

DEPARTMENTAL MANAGEMENT:

Act as the Team Leader for the business unit team.  Provide relief for the on shift production supervisors as required.  Act as temporary Department manager in the managers’ absence. Responsible for organizing manning, discipline  and training follow-up. Guides shift supervisors.

Assist in daily trouble shooting of manufacturing process in area of responsibility.  Administers and develops communication activities in regards to Plant and Departmental activities. Coordinates, tracks and manages the Departmental Manager and Shift Supervisor meeting process.  Primary responsibility for the Departmental Visual Management process.  Coordinates daily employee communications initiatives.  Insures departmental technical compliance to all mandatory requirements including Safety, Environmental, ISO, Quality, Plant policy, Corporate policy, etc.  Designs and develops departmental training programs.  Assists with the development of instructional programs.  Identifies/incorporates best practices and lessons learned into program plans.  Ensures maintenance of instructional programs, departmental work instructions, quality records, training records, etc.  Audits personnel performance and insures corrective actions where deficiencies are identified.

While performing the above duties, Adhere to all safety and environmental rules and regulations.

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

* Immediate Benefits

* Paid Time Off

* Tuition & Employee Discounts

* Annual Bonus

* Employer 401(k) Match

* And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader

Basic Qualifications:
Associates Degree

3-5 years supervisory experience

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Continental is not able to offer visa support
 

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 [email protected] 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.

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