Easter Seals Jobs

▪ Industrialize new materials, new compounds, new cure spec and new technologies into production

▪ Ensure close working interface as business partner between plant and R&D

▪ Support to maintain SOP materials & compounds

▪ Strategic Planning:

• Assess plant readiness based on future R&D requirements (invest, capacity, and capability)

• Drive processes to get the plant be ready for future R&D requirements

▪ 3-4-1 concept and Business team:

• Drive the 3-4-1 concept within the plant

• Promote teamwork and efficient distribution of tasks within 3-4-1 & business team concept

▪ R&D Partner:

• Build up a thorough understanding of R&D processes within the plant organization

• Keep open & honest communication between R&D and the plant as a main technical interface

▪ Product:

• Support planning & manufacturing of Experimental Tire Order

• Promote & execute industrialization of new materials, new compounds, new cure spec and new technologies

• Offer technical alternatives to improve process capabilities, cost, minimized rework/scrap

• Support to maintain SOP materials , compounds & cure specs

• Supervise & manage projects related to industrialization & continuous improvement

• Initiate Value Leadership measures to improve the direct material & process costs

▪ ESH:

• Ensure implementation of measures and maintain controls

• Raise awareness 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

Required Experience:

Education/Certification:

• University Degree/ Bachelor in Chemical or Polymer Engineering or similar

• Basic Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) required

• Advanced English, education in rubber and / or polymer technology and processing is highly welcome

Professional Experience:

• Experience in rubber business is preferred

• The will to acquire experience in rubber business is valid as well

Project / Process Experience:

• Experience in the processing of polymer materials would be useful, but not mandatory, interest in that field of work is more important

• Basics of project management would be useful.

• Can be learned in Continental.

Leadership Experience:

• No leadership experience required.

• Has to show a strong drive for self-improvement, willingness to learn and develop and must be capable of challenging existing paradigms.

Intercultural / International Experience:

• Has demonstrated intercultural sensitivity and inclusive behavior. Has worked and lived abroad / in another culture (recommended).Is willing to travel internationally

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