Production Associate

• Legal Entity:
  Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (0505)
• Referral Bonus:
  Yes
• Working Time:
  Full Time
• Job Flexibility:
  Onsite Job

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. 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.

Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2024, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.9 billion euros.

Continental's tire division employs more than 57,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites.

Are you ready to shape the future with us?

Shift: Must be able to work 12 hour 2-2-3 pattern (panama) shift 6:45-7:00 (can be either days or nights) including every other weekend

• Operate Equipment
  :
  • Operating machinery and equipment in a manufacturing environment to produce high-quality products
  • Safely operate machinery and equipment according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Perform routine checks and maintenance on machines to ensure optimal performance.
  • Use hand tools, tape measures, and other gauging devices and/or scanners to monitor current and ongoing product quality
• Follow Standards and Procedures
  :
  • Adhere strictly to all company policies, safety guidelines, environmental policies, and production standards.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area, following 5S principles.
  • Follow standard practices and perform all work necessary to promptly and accurately obtain quality and quantity production.
• Quality Focus
  :
  • Inspect products during and after production to ensure they meet quality specifications.
  • Report any defects, inconsistencies, or potential issues to the supervisor immediately.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and suggest ideas for process enhancements.
  • Complete quality checks on product including corrective actions using metric measurements and formulas.
• Coachability
  :
  • Be open to feedback and willing to learn new skills and procedures.
  • Engage actively in training sessions and apply new knowledge to daily tasks.
  • Show flexibility and adaptability in response to changing production needs or methods.
• Display a positive, can-do attitude in all interactions with colleagues and supervisors.
• Support team goals by cooperating and communicating effectively with team members.
• Approach challenges with a problem-solving mindset and a willingness to contribute to solutions.
• Ownership and Accountability
  :
  • Take full responsibility for the quality and timeliness of your work.
  • Track and report production metrics accurately and consistently.
  • Proactively identify and address any issues that could impact production performance or quality.
  • React quickly to equipment downtime or other extraordinary condition, and must notify supervision whenever such conditions occur.
  • Responsible to meet/exceed individual and plant production goals & standards.
• Support the Continental Business System (CBS) structure by participating in the applicable CBT meeting, reviewing and managing his/her/team performance, conducting simple problem-solving using action sheets, identifying and implementing improvement opportunities, participating in the CBT reviews, and taking ownership for presented parts of the team boards
• Follow the internal ESH work instructions in the daily work
• Demonstrate exemplary personal behavior in ESH and motivate others
• Ensure immediate notification and response, and initiate preventive measures in case of unsafe or polluting hazards
• Other duties as assigned

BASIC

• Education
  :
  High school diploma or equivalent.
• Shift
  :
  Must be able to work 12 hour 2-2-3 pattern (panama) shift 6:45-7:00 (can be either days or nights) including every other weekend.
• Skills
  :
  • Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality.
  • Ability to receive and follow written and oral instructions and adhere to procedures.
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