Job Description

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.

With a product portfolio as expansive as it is innovative, an obsessive commitment to quality and excellence, and a global presence, we’re all about getting stuff done, so we can win.

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

Responsible for leading and coordinating all manufacturing-related activities within the department, including Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), Quality Systems, daily operations, preventive maintenance support, productivity, and employee engagement. Ensures alignment with plant goals by developing people, driving continuous improvement, and delivering results in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures a safe, clean, and compliant work environment aligned with EHS and quality standards.
• Executes production schedules to meet customer demand for safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Monitors downtime, scrap, efficiency, and productivity metrics and drives improvement actions.
• Supports preventive and daily maintenance activities in coordination with Maintenance.
• Coaches, develops, and motivates employees through regular feedback and performance discussions.
• Promotes accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partners with HR, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance to support operational goals.
• Communicates expectations, goals, and performance results clearly and consistently.
• Supports employee engagement, cross-training, and succession planning efforts.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related field preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• Two to five years of manufacturing experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience strongly preferred
• Strong background in automotive manufacturing environments preferred

REQUIREMENTS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, quality systems, TPM, and Lean principles.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and Microsoft Office (Excel preferred).
• Ability to lead teams, manage priorities, and drive results in a fast-paced environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment including standing, walking, and accessing equipment for extended periods
• Ability to work around industrial equipment safely
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in varying physical positions (bend, reach, climb) occasionally

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Manufacturing plant environment with exposure to variations of noise, dust, temperature, and industrial equipment
• Required use of PPE (safety glasses, steel-toe shoes, hearing protection)
• Combination of office-based work and hands-on shop floor support

Other Duties: This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and position may include additional duties, responsibilities, and activities may be required

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities