PLT Sequencing Manager

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 76,000 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 2025, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.8 billion euros. Continental's tire division currently employs around 53,000 people worldwide and has 19 production and 16 development sites. The PLT Sequencing Manager will: This position is responsible for establishing production plans that will achieve an efficient and stable flow through the manufacturing process. Must coordinate production with planning and be responsible for line performance versus plan. Oversee the sequencing personnel to ensure requirements and capacities are correct, and that budgeted ticket volume and size achievement are attained. Help to ensure that the plant meets organizational goals and objectives in Quality, Cost, Customer Satisfaction, and Safety. Develop, monitor and communicate all areas of production to assure shiftly, daily, and weekly optimized production plan is being met. Supervise and hold accountable Sequencers and assist them in their daily jobs including schedule adherence. Anticipate bottlenecks: propose changes in production priorities, work to improve plant flexibility. Work with production department managers to develop plans that ensure adherence to needed schedules. Continually evaluating the performance of direct reports. Knowledgeable and capable of upgrading computerized scheduling procedures. Collaborate with support teams for computer systems (SAP, SFI, MITS, EWM). Conform to all specifications, standards, policies, and governmental regulations. Assists in the rollout and implementation of computer systems. Review production results against the master schedule and take corrective action as require. Check production records, review material outages, inventories, equipment downtime, and counter measure to improve scheduling process. Review all specifications, tire releases and approvals, equipment specifications, standard practices, and stock dispositions to ensure necessary scheduling activities take place. Countermeasure any deficiencies. Ensure production plans do not exceed plants’ ability to achieve schedule attainment through participation and attendance to weekly meetings. Ensure all ESH procedures, policies and legal requirements are implemented and monitored. NOTE: May not be inclusive of all work required and may be updated as needed. To be transparent about hiring for this position, Continental has identified a preferred candidate. This is not intended to discourage other candidates from applying for this position. Furthermore, Continental has not offered the preferred candidate the position. "Preferred Candidate" means either 1) the position is being performed by someone who satisfies the job's requirements, or 2) a current employee has been identified as a successor through HR processes. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree of Science or Arts in related field Prior manufacturing experience. Visa sponsorship may be available for qualified internal Continental employees Preferred Qualifications: 3 years Previous experience in manufacturing production Environment: Safety is our highest priority and safety procedures/ guidelines must be always adhered to. This includes safety wear such as hearing protection and steel toe shoes. The job is within a non-climate controlled environment where you will be exposed to temperature swings (hot/cold), forklift and pedestrian traffic, and noise. Majority of work completed in a high heat environment. The role involves various physical tasks, including lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and operating machinery, with comprehensive training provided. THE PERKS Immediate Benefits Robust Total Rewards Package Paid Time Off Tuition Assistance Employee Discounts, including tire discounts Employer 401k Match Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment with 20+ Employee Resource groups. Employee Assistance Program Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader! The starting annual salary for this role is $92,500 a year. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application. 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 Careers@conti-na.com 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. Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.