Manufacturing Project Manager

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 €39.7 billion in 2024 and currently employs around 95,000 people in 54 countries and markets. 

ContiTech is one of the world’s leading industry specialists. The 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.

The Project Manufacturing Manager is responsible for leading manufacturing investment projects from concept through successful industrialization, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, cost, and timing objectives. This position drives the implementation of new production technologies, automation, plant expansions, infrastructure improvements, and manufacturing process optimization while coordinating multidisciplinary teams across local and global organizations.

The role serves as the primary interface between Manufacturing, Engineering, Production, Quality, Maintenance, ESH, Purchasing, Finance, Controlling, and Global Engineering to ensure projects are delivered according to company standards and strategic objective

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or project management.

• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, PFMEA, and Industrialization timing plan milestones 

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams.

• Upper‑Intermediate English (B1) required for daily communication, documentation, and cross‑functional coordination

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Lead manufacturing CAPEX and automation projects.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and risks.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and equipment suppliers.
• Develop technical specifications and support supplier selection.
• Oversee equipment installation, commissioning, and production handover.
• Drive manufacturing process improvements and industrialization initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and company engineering standards.

• Leadership

• Analytical thinking

• Change management

• Complex problem-solving

• Results orientation