Head Of Maintenance at Continental

Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Maintenance Operations, Resource Management, Preventive Maintenance, Corrective Maintenance, Predictive Maintenance, Safety Standards, Financial Resource Management, Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Environmental Standards, Health Standards, Quality Systems, SAP Systems, Energy Saving Measures, Sustainability Practices, KPI Management

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

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. ContiTech, a division of Continental, is one of the world’s leading suppliers of technical elastomer products and is a specialist in plastics technology. ContiTech develops and produces functional parts, components, and systems for machine and plant engineering, mining, the automotive industry, and other important industries Job Description Job Description: You will be responsible to lead plant technical resources to monitor and maintain plant processes and equipment with focus on achieving employee and customer satisfaction in a cost effective and lean way. Responsibilities: Lead and manage maintenance operations to optimize the utilization of resources, ensuring the reliability of production equipment, product quality, and employee safety. Oversee the implementation of maintenance procedures, manage budgets and expenditures, conduct inspections across various production areas to identify and address issues, and schedule necessary maintenance tasks. Supervise and mentor the maintenance coordinator. Respond promptly to maintenance emergencies. Manage and supervise the maintenance team to ensure that all activities are conducted efficiently and in compliance with safety standards. Conduct regular inspections and audits of facilities and equipment to identify areas for improvement and ensure adherence to health and safety regulations. Ensure all maintenance work is thoroughly documented in accordance with internal and external requirements. Monitor inventory levels of spare parts and maintenance supplies, planning re-orders to prevent delays in maintenance activities. Implement energy-saving measures and sustainability practices within maintenance operations. Maintain and update Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and make informed decisions to sustain their control. Ensure all activities align with engineering standards and corporate policies. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 years’ experience or 4 years of experience without relevant degree Comprehensive knowledge of preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance practices. Experience in maintenance administration, including mechanics, electronics, and electrical drives. Knowledge of Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) standards applicable to maintenance (such as Lockout/Tagout, Arc Flash, etc.). Proven experience in financial resource management. Proficient in English with an advanced level of communication skills. Strong problem-solving capabilities and skills in root cause analysis (certifications are desirable). Preferred Qualifications: Master’s Degree with a minimum of 5 years’ experience or 10 years’ experience without relevant degree Understanding of quality systems Familiarity with SAP systems is preferred Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. Continental is not able to pay relocation expenses for this opportunity. Additional Information WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY Immediate Benefits Paid Time Off Tuition & Employee Discounts Annual Bonus Employer 401(k) Match 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 [email protected] 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.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage maintenance operations to ensure the reliability of production equipment and employee safety. Oversee maintenance procedures, manage budgets, and respond to maintenance emergencies.