PLT Production Coordinator at Continental

Mount Vernon, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Sep, 26

Salary

70664.0

Posted On

26 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Production Scheduling, Shop Floor Coordination, Throughput Optimization, Bottleneck Resolution, Inventory Management, SAP, Performance Reporting, Constraint Management, ESH Procedures, Work In Process Management

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Company Description Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable, safe and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide. 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 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. Job Description The PLT Production Coordinator will: Be responsible for the generation of a sequence that ultimately leads to maximum throughput and is executable by Production. In addition to the creation of efficient supply machine schedules, a primary responsibility is shop floor coordination with production to insure that bottleneck issues are resolved in a proactive manner. Daily reporting of goals versus results is expected. Write and make available machine schedules to shop floor. Provide build out tracking information to area of responsibility. Understand plant constraints (build rates, machine rates, etc.) and apply that knowledge to the weekly schedule. Maintain planning database to manage these constraints. Minimize the number of changeovers if it does not negatively affect throughput. Monitor and report shiftly performance to plan. Communicate production schedule and schedule changes. Manage the work in process inventory thru better scheduling. Work with the production to ensure correct requirements are being ordered. Follow all plant policies, environmental policies, and plant and departmental safety policies. Perform special projects as assigned by the Sequencing Manager. 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. Qualifications Basic Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED 5 years or more of Relevant Experience 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 posting. No relocation assistance is offered for this position Preferred Qualifications: SAP Experience 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. New Hires will likely be placed on a shift that includes evenings and weekends. 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 Additional Information 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 $70,664 a year. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application. 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. Leadership Level: Leading Self Legal Entity: Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (0505) Referral Bonus: Yes Working Time: Full Time

Responsibilities

The coordinator is responsible for generating production sequences to maximize throughput and coordinating shop floor activities to resolve bottleneck issues. They must monitor shift performance, manage work-in-process inventory, and ensure adherence to safety and environmental policies.