Deputy Area Manager-Cold Preparation

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 78,000 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 employs more than 55,000 people worldwide and has 19 production and 16 development sites.

Production:

• KPI monitoring and fulfillment.
• Production management: Machines, Equipments, Materials.
• Participate in external and internal audits, develop and implement project improvement plans. ESH:
• Issue procedures and work instructions, ensure implementation of measures, and maintain controls.
• Raise awareness, ensure regular ESH training and provide information about ESH responsibilities and duties.
• Ensure immediate notification and response, and initiate preventive measures in case of unsafe or polluting hazards.
• Demonstrate exemplary personal behavior in ESH and motivate others. People Management
• Shift Management: Pattern & People (Shopfloor employee & department specialists).
• Coordinate with HR regarding people development (recruitment, training, performance, potential).
• Team communication and alignment. Quality
• Communicates with QM regarding legal and corporate standards as well as customer requirements.
• Cascades and implement standards and requirements to department processes.
• Participates in external and internal audits, develops and implements improvement plans.
• Follow up quality KPIs and enables corrective and improvement actions. Bachelor/Master Degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Process/Engineering/Manufacturing / Science or other related fields. More than 5 years experience in Production/Quality/Planning or manufacturing management. Managing several teams up to 150 people in shift system, preferred 24/7 shift. Project management experience desired. Work experience in international groups & projects. Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications (i.e. PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, Power BI) Good command of English.

What We Offer

Free lunch, uniform and company transportation. Housing allowance. Performance bonus. Provident fund. Flexible working program. Family health care program. Group insurance (medical, dental). Inclusive and diverse culture. Good health and wellness program (e.g., sport clubs, fitness). Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.

Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application. Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.