Continuous Improvement Manager

Tenneco is one of the world's leading designers, manufacturers, and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with full year 2021 revenues of $18 billion and approximately 71,000 team members working at more than 260 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Performance Solutions, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

Tenneco is one of the world's largest pure-play powertrain companies serving OE markets worldwide with engineered solutions addressing fuel economy, power output, and criteria pollution requirements for gasoline, diesel and electrified powertrains.

We are looking for a Continuous Improvement Manager. The CI Manager is responsible for establishing systems to implement continuous improvement practices and projects through the implementation of Lean Methodologies and a Six Sigma as well as reducing the Cost of Poor Quality.

Our recruiting team is ready to act immediately. You'll first hear from someone in Talent Acquisition to schedule a phone screen, and then the next step will be a personal interview with our Hiring Manager. We pride ourselves on moving through the process quickly, and you can be sure of transparency and prompt communication.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leading optimization and savings projects for the plant.
• Supervision of timeliness, budgeting, scope, and resources on projects to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency.
• Managing of Process Technicians and Engineers may be required.
• Improvement and optimization of material flow.
• Evaluating of employee ideas how to make a plant better in Lean Manufacturing and implementation their ideas.
• Supervision of improvement OEE in lines.
• Ensures and encourages a safe working environment by promoting safety and environmental compliance with all safety rules and procedures in the department and conducting prompt and thorough accident investigations.
• Promotes continuous improvement in safety and environmental areas.
• Enforces plant rules and procedures.
• Ensures that all quality requirements for the customer are achieved.

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in manufacturing environment required.
• Experience with machine vision system development & integration.
• 6 Sigma experience.
• Quality Engineering or Manufacturing Experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Project management skills.