Operations Manager

Tenneco is one of the world's leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78.000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Performance, 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.

We are looking for an Operations Manager who is managing the link between Program Management and Manufacturing to ensure projects and programs are completed within well-defined goals while driving flawless results. Work with cross-functional teams (typically including, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Purchasing, and other functional group representatives as required) on assigned programs to achieve program goals. The Launch Manager will monitor the performance of project/program teams by using timing plans (key dates), open issues, and design/process/cost changes as it relates to manufacturing requirements. They must promote a disciplined approach to manufacturing systems and work to continually improve processes with Program Managers and process readiness.

The team is ready to act immediately on those candidates who are the best fit for the role. 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 processes quickly, and you can be sure of transparency and prompt communication throughout.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads a cross functional plant-based program team
• Is responsible to execute all Tenneco deliverables, specifically all plant tasks and deliverables for new product launches including tool release, purchase and installation and commission of all tooling and equipment, run at rate, Power Builds, supplier readiness reviews and meeting all customer requirements
• Represents the team as the lead manufacturing member of the Program Team. Interface with the Plant Manager, Engineers, Program Buyer, Account Manager, and Cost Analyst
• Meeting program timing requirements for the total program, but with special focus on plant tasks and deliverables
• Gap analysis and roadmaps for plant targets including material, scrap, production cycle time, tool cost and capital investment. Maintains shared responsibility to meet all operational financial targets with the plant/division teams
• Provides operations support for product builds, testing, process optimization, run at rate events and variation studies
• Represents operations in a professional way, maintains customer satisfaction, and meets customer expectations for response time, quality products, delivery on time, communication, and quality systems
• When functioning as the Program Manager, meets all requirements of that Job Description
• Ensures Housekeeping and Health & Safety Standards are maintained
• Complies with policies and procedures pertaining to facility or divisional adopted standards such as IATF 16949
• Utilizes the concepts of continuous improvement including Lean
• Engineering Change, Inter-Company, and Proto-type Coordination
• Management of Customer and Tenneco Systems within the program management requirements.
• Influences the level of service and the team's ability to meet quality and volume objectives in a timely manner
• May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor of Science (BA) in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering preferred

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of three years' experience in automotive industry
• Willingness to obtain (or) possession of Six Sigma Black Belt certification
• Ability to solve complex problems and exercise judgement based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
• Experience in a variety of basic operations disciplines: Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Materials and Logistics, Process / Tooling Engineering and Shop Floor Management
• In-depth understanding and application of concepts, theories, and principles in program management
• Identifies and coordinates the resolution of issues related to programs or processes
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness and ability to travel, as necessary
• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situation.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Must be able to work independently but perform effectively and sometimes serve as a leader in a team environment and have the ability to lead teams.
• Requires basic PC skills - word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications
• Working knowledge of the SAP product is preferable.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.