Production Planner/ Scheduler

THE COMPANY

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable, safe and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide. 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.

ContiTech is one of the world’s leading industry specialists. The Continental group sector offers its customers connected, environment-friendly, safe and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 39,000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of some 6.4 billion euros (2024), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.

 

Are you ready to shape the future with us?

We’re looking for a motivated team member who is eager to grow, learn, and make an impact. This role is a great opportunity for someone ready to take the next step in their career and apply their existing skills in new ways. We value curiosity, adaptability, and a strong desire to continue developing professionally. If you’re passionate about learning and contributing to a collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you.

 

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Responsible for creating production schedules using EDI/customer order data and or SAP
• Responsible for overseeing all production planning activity for the facility
• Ensure the production schedule supports on-time delivery goals
• Identify labor, capacity, or material constraints that may adversely affect on-time delivery
• Adjust resources or schedules as needed to maintain operational efficiency
• Communicate with Production, Purchasing, Sales and Shipping departments to optimize the production schedule
• Communicate daily with internal customers on delivery questions, order changes, order tracking, etc.
• Handling production disruptions and productivity problems
• Coordinates with plant personnel on planned downtime events
• Reporting on the production status and any production issues internally

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of planning/production scheduling experience or 4+ years’ experience in planning/production scheduling in a manufacturing environment in lieu of a degree
• Good Experience Microsoft Office Suite tools
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and writing Communication skills with internal and external customers
• Experience with scheduling using scheduling/planning software tools   

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.

 

ADDITIONAL  WAYS TO STAND OUT

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience with SAP

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THE PERKS

· Immediate Benefits

· Paid Time Off

· Tuition Assistance  & Employee Discounts

· Employer 401(k) Match

· Competitive Bonus Programs

· Employee Assistance Program

· Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional

· And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

 

 

 

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 [email protected] 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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