Sequencing Planner (Working in Shift)

About the Company

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.

The Tires group makes mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable with a premium portfolio across car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. In fiscal 2024 the Tires group generated sales of €13.9 billion and employs more than 57,000 people worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production volume and size achievement based on curing mid-term demand by sequencing production areas via SAP PP/CGMS and related modules.
• Sequence production for curing, green tire assembly, components, required sub-components and compound to achieve optimal production output and size achievement per the agreed plant plan.
• Control phase-in and phase-out processes in all areas of tire production.
• Regularly monitor, within the shift, order achievement for all responsible production processes in SAP PP and break down the daily plan taking into account plant constraints, quality requirements and KPIs.
• Initiate and communicate required corrective actions and order sequence changes to production to minimize or avoid production losses; provide regular status reporting.
• Communicate gaps and hindering factors in the production sequence (e.g., process, quality, machine reliability limitations).
• Optimize lot size and stock structure to ensure cold & hot preparation do not lack compounds.
• Ensure preparation sequencing planners are trained to act as back-up during shifts (after 5PM and weekends).
• Fill monthly Order Achievement reports provided by IE in preparation of monthly incentives.
• Analyze daily fulfillment of size achievement KPI and take corrective actions as needed.
• Raise awareness and provide information about ESH responsibilities and duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Logistics or related field.
• Experience in tire manufacturing is an advantage.
• Theoretical knowledge of manufacturing, industrial engineering, process engineering or similar.
• Experience in production processes and/or sequencing function, production or logistics related functions.
• Experience in SAP is an advantage (SAP PP/CGMS preferred).
• Strong analytical and planning skills; experience in problem solving skills and tools.
• Networking and interaction skills with fellow sequencers in other plants; ability to communicate effectively and work under time pressure.
• Good command of English.
• Able to work night shift.

What We Offer

• Free lunch, uniform and company transportation
• Housing allowance
• Performance bonus
• Provident fund
• Family health care program and group insurance (medical, dental)
• Health and wellness program (e.g., sport clubs, fitness)