• Industrialize new products and new technology into production.
• Ensure close working interface as business partner between plant and R&D.
• Provide technical support by triggering the necessary industrialization activities and business improvement measures.
• Oversee introduction, development and maintenance of specifications.
• Assess plant readiness based on future R&D requirements in terms of invest and capacity.
• Drive process to translate R&D requirements into tangible impacts on the plant ( in terms of invest, capacity, capability).
• Initiate Value Leadership measures to improve the direct material and process costs according to plant objectives.
• Ensure introduction of new raw materials and / or compounds on time with consideration of the local manufacturing process capabilities.
• Ensure the creation and distribution of all related specifications in the assigned systems.
• Lead structured problem solving tasks/projects for industrialization challenges in the plant.
• Ensure that internal KPIs are met on a consistent basis and initiate structured problem solving tasks in case of deviations.
• Promote teamwork and efficient distribution of tasks within business team concept within the plant organization.
• Supervises and manages projects related to industrialization and continuous improvement.
• 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.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Rubber Technology or related filed.
• Profound experience in compounding, preferably in the Tire industry or other industrial manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3 years experience in material and compound.
• Strong problem solving, planning and organizational skills.
• Working in a large international corporation and in complex matrix organizations.
• Demonstrated intercultural sensitivity and inclusive behavior.
• Communicating effectively and working under time pressure.
• Fluent in English communication.

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.