Sequencing Planner (Working in Shift)

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 2021, Continental generated sales of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary.

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

Ensures production volume and size achievement based on Curing mid-term demand, by sequencing appropriately the production areas via the use of SAP PP/CGMS and related modules

• Raise awareness and provide information about ESH responsibilities and duties
• Demonstrate exemplary personal behavior in ESH and motivate others
• Sequencing of production in tire manufacture for curing, green tire assembly, component, required sub-components and compound for plant production areas to achieve optimal production output and size achievement as per the agreed plan with plant operations
• Controlling the phase-in and phase-out processes in all areas of tire production
• Regular monitoring with-in the shift of order achievement for all responsible production processes to SAP PP
• Initiate and communicate the required corrective actions and changes to the order sequence to Production processes to minimize/avoid production losses. Regular reporting of current status
• Transparently communicates the gaps and hindering factors in the production sequence (e.g., process, quality, machine reliability limitation)
• Breakdown the daily curing plan into a feasible sequence for mixing. Taking into account plant constraints, quality requirements and KPIs
• Optimizes the lot size and stock structure to ensure cold & hot preparation do not lack of compounds
• Ensures the preparation sequencing planner are trained on Mixing sequencing processes as they will act as back-up during the shift (after 5PM and over the weekend)
• Works with the Release Team to speed-up the release of compound and decision-making (e.g. Block & Quality status)
• Coordinates with PI & CM Coordinator to define enough recipes. Processes to be defined to be autonomous during the shift 
• Supports the Master Planner during the pre-planning process to ensure Mixing constraints have been considered
• Tracks the weekly compound complexity (no. of Master Batch, no. of Final Mix)
• Prepares the information (throughput, CUD plan vs. actual) to generate the monthly POR charts
• Fills-in the monthly Order Achievement reports provided by IE in preparation of the monthly incentives
• Strives for optimizing the reporting structure (e.g., priority on using the available systems: SAP PP, SAP APO, CGMS). Works closely with Mustang LKU, IT and MSM to define the needs for digitalization
• Works with ETO/ISD team to ensure the right amount of compounds and master roll are planned considering the subsequent processes variation (e.g., buffer compound for sensitive ETO/ISD) do not delay the production sequence
• Coordinates with Plant Operation to considers the fluctuation of raw material and compound demand in the production sequence. A special attention is required for the phase-in / phase-out of compound during shutdown period
• Ensures that ETO orders are scheduled according to R&D demands
• Ensures SOP tires are scheduled according to demand - Determines phase out date of a tire
• Controls and coordinates phase out process
• Analyze daily the fulfillment of size achievement KPI and take corrective actions were needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Production Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Logistics or related field
• Experience in Tire Manufacturing industry knowledge 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
• Expert in Analytical and planning skills
• Experience in problem solving skills and tools
• Networking and interactions skills with fellow sequencers in other plants
• Communicating effectively and working under time pressure
• Good command in English

Additional Information

• The candidate should be opened to multi-skilling and potential moves within the Sequencing department
• The position requires to adjust the plan after 5PM and over the weekend. Working hours within the limit of the German Due Diligence Law (60 hours)

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