Production Area Manager - Tires

As a Production Area Leader you will drive the coordination of production activities within your designated area, ensuring operational continuity, process stability, and high-quality execution. You will secure the right resources, both talent and materials, to meet production commitments and maintain performance.

Your main responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage the production activity in the designated area of responsibility;
• Define, cascade, and monitor key performance indicators;
• Contribute actively to implement actions to achieve key performance indicators;
• Perform actions to ensure lean processes;
• Determine appropriate personnel or materials specific to production to ensure work order requirements;
• Provide input in preparing the department budget and follow up on the financial target (budget, forecast, estimation) for departmental expenses;
• Promote team spirit within production and cross-department, and encourage feedback culture;
• Set objectives aligned with company’s goals, monitor and evaluate subordinates performance and development plans;
• Act as mentor and coach to all subordinated staff;
• Determine the training and development needs for direct reports;
• Develop and keep up to date the level of expertise of his direct reports to meet and exceed the company’s objectives and customer requirements;
• Respect internal regulations and procedures regarding environmental protection.

• Technical University Degree (preferably Mechanical or Chemical);
• 3-5 years experience in leading teams in a manufacturing unit;
• Background in Production management in automotive, ceramics, or polyurethane foam field;
• Advanced Project Management;
• Advanced English level;
• PC Skills: Microsoft Office;
• Hands-on approach and willingness to spend time in the production area;
• Drive to achieve results and very good managerial competencies.

What we offer:

• 13th salary;
• Performance bonus;
• Christmas & Easter bonus;
• Seniority bonus;
• Flexible working time;
• Home office;
• Competitive salaries & benefits;
• Health & wellness (Life Assurance, Private Health and Dental Insurance, Sport activities, Canteen, 24/7 Helpline with Psychologists etc.);
• Different discounts (tires, glasses, medical, shopping, etc.);
• Relocation bonus for non-Timisoara Residents;
• Professional development opportunities (in Technical and Leadership Areas);
• International Work Environment & Traveling Opportunities.

Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.