Industrial Engineering Manager jobs in Saint Louis, MO

Company Description

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 2023, Continental generated preliminary sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.

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. 

Job Description

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 Industrial Engineering Manager to join our group.  The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills, is dependable and accountable.

Are you ready to shape the future with us?

Job Description

THE POSITION

Industrial Engineering Manager

Overall Management and Responsibility for the Industrial Engineering Department.

1. Coordinate benchmarking and continuous improvement activities
2. Design, implement and maintain machine and plant capacity calculations.
3. Responsible for: plant layout, CUD calendar, working calandar, work standardization & time studies, material flow improvements, variable headcount management, efficiency increase, reduction of losses and variable costs, idea management, & project lead and project management.
4. Train management potentials and specific IE knowledge in plant IE departments and initiate IE personnel development activities in agreement with management.
5. Supervise preparation of manning tables, utilization of time study/methods program.
6. Implement and direct the management of both formal and informal cost reduction programs in the plant.
7. Create annual personnel budget for variable employees.
8. Support the design of human oriented work systems by analyzing and improving human-machine interaction considering social, economical and ecological aspects.
9. Responsible for CBS in the plant
10. Responsible for Manufacturing Suite in the plant
11. Design, implement and maintain processes (e.g. RICP, PIP)

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

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree 
• 10 years of relevant professional experience
• 18 months experience of leading people (including matrix/indirect reporting) or project leader experience
• Experience in international / matrix organizations
• Internal qualified candidates will meet internal guidelines for this executive level role

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree

Additional Information

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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