Job Description

Job Description – Production (Assistant Manager)

ABOUT TENNECO

At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values–radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win–or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.

How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success.

Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here.

Want to learn more about who we are? Check out our website to discover the Tenneco Way.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking motivation and hands on Production Engineer to support shop floor manufacturing operations, ensure achievement of production targets, and maintain high standards of quality, safety, and productivity. The role focuses on machine setup optimization, operator training, continuous improvement initiatives, and close coordination with supervisors to drive operational excellence.

The Production Engineer will play a key role in minimizing downtime, improving process efficiency, and supporting customer quality requirements through structured problem solving and lean manufacturing practices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To look after the assigned production functions.
• To ensure that desired production levels are achieved every month.
• To ensure that requisite quality standards as well as 5-S and 3-C standards are adhered to.
• To ascertain and ensure that efficiency of machinery and employees working under you is constantly monitored and adequate remedial measures as desired by your Superiors are taken to improve upon the same.
• To ensure that monthly machine loading schedule is prepared as per planning and the same is adhered to on a day-to-day basis.
• To take corrective measures to reduce scrap and rejection levels.
• Resolve any problems arising from any of the issues related to employees, machinery breakdown or production process.
• Complete PSIF, Near Miss monthly targets.
• Multi-skilling of operators & de bottlenecking of the bottleneck processes.
• Corrective actions to resolve customer issues.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Educational Qualification: Diploma or B.Tech in Mechanical Production.
• Experience: 5–10 years of relevant experience in manufacturing / production environment (preferred).
• Experience in machine setups, tooling, process improvement, and shop floor operations.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and machine operations
• Hands on experience with continuous improvement tools (5S, Kaizen, Kanban)
• Ability to troubleshoot machine and process issues
• Knowledge of quality systems and basic problem-solving techniques
• Good communication and training skills
• Ability to work closely with supervisors, operators, and cross functional teams
• Proactive, detail oriented, and result focused
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced production environment
• Highly organized, hands-on and detail oriented
• Ability to recognize improvement opportunities and execute
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

We don’t want average. We want exceptional. We want someone who’s hungry to build, unafraid to challenge, and bold enough to lead with empathy, speed, and precision. Sound like you? Let us know.