Production Manager

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description Continental group sector offers its customers connected, environment-friendly, safe and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 39,000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of some 6.4 billion euros (2024), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America. Job Description Position SummaryContinental ContiTech is seeking an experienced and results-driven Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations within our Lincoln, Nebraska facility. This position is responsible for overseeing production activities across both our manufacturing operations and finished goods production departments, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing processes. The Production Manager will drive operational excellence through employee engagement, continuous improvement initiatives, productivity enhancements, and strong leadership of production teams.The ideal candidate is a hands-on manufacturing leader with experience in high-volume industrial production environments, a strong commitment to safety, and a proven ability to develop teams while meeting business objectives.HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACTLeadership & People ManagementLead, coach, and develop supervisors, team leaders, and production employees across multiple manufacturing departments.Foster a culture focused on safety, quality, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.Conduct performance evaluations, employee development planning, and succession planning activities.Partner with Human Resources to support hiring, training, employee relations, attendance management, and workforce planning.Manufacturing OperationsDirect and coordinate daily production activities for operations.Ensure production schedules are achieved while maintaining safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.Monitor production metrics and implement corrective actions to improve performance.Optimize labor utilization, equipment efficiency, and manufacturing throughput.Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and EHS teams to ensure smooth operational execution.Safety & CompliancePromote and actively support a zero-incident safety culture.Participate in audits and drive continuous improvement of safety programs.Business & Operational PerformanceManage departmental budgets and support cost reduction initiatives.Monitor key performance indicators including safety, quality, productivity, scrap, labor efficiency, and on-time delivery.Prepare operational reports and communicate performance results to plant leadership.Support capital improvement projects, equipment installations, and manufacturing process improvements.Qualifications WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLEBachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or related field7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, or related process manufacturing environments OR14+ years of experience in manufacturing leadershipin lieu of a degreeStrong knowledge of manufacturing operations, production planning, quality systems, and safety programs.Experience utilizing ERP and manufacturing reporting systems.Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.Visa sponsorship for Continental / ContiTechemployeesADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUTLean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement certification.Experience in union manufacturing environments.Experience with rubber, industrial, automotive, chemical, and plasticsKnowledge of ISO quality management systems.Experience with SAP Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.