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.

Operations Manager:

The Operations Manager leads a large cross-functional team that includes all team members, team leaders, group leaders, quality, engineering, production planning and continuous improvement. The Operations Manager guides Focused Factory in its support of internal and external customer requirements and is responsible for meeting or exceeding all Focused Factory KPI's including safety, quality, delivery and cost. The Operations Manager coordinates the development of the people, processes and capabilities within the Focused Factory. He/She reports to the Plant Manager and is a valued member of our manufacturing team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage all daily activities within the focused factory
• Plan and manage all financial aspects of the focused factory (AOP, MRO, capital, etc)
• Plan and manage all quality, environmental health and safety compliance and regulatory aspects
• Champion of continuous improvement activities (BOS, Lean, TVM, Six Sigma)
• Drive development of facilities processes and future capabilities
• Directs compliance with ISO-14001 and federal, state and local regulatory standards
• Utilize BOS to develop and execute systems and processes that meet or exceed the focus factory and plant goals for safety, quality, delivery, cost, production and material control
• Work with the staff to set focused factory and personal goals and monitor the performance to the AOP. Champion the development of all team members, mentor employee performance and establish development and improvement plans
• Support efforts to implement succession planning for targeted key functional positions
• Provide resources to support facility and customer needs
• Prepare and report out regularly in focus factory and plant wide communication meetings
• Embody the Tenneco Values

Required Skills

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree required with a discipline in Management or Engineering; Master's Degree is a plus

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 7 years' management experience in high volume, high mix manufacturing
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage in a fast pace environment with cross functional teams
• Working understanding of finance, cost and accounting principles
• Proven experience driving employee engagement
• Familiarity with engineering systems
• Experience working in Engineering, Quality or Materials Management
• Experience in rod machining, chrome plating, grinding and tube manufacturing
• Must be knowledgeable of general engineering and manufacturing processes - DFMEA, PFMEA, control plans, DVP&R, etc.

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.