Continuous Improvement Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

The Continuous Improvement Manager leads Lean and continuous improvement process implementation in alignment with P3 Operating System, facilitates improvement workshops, is actively involved in the development of the plant productivity improvement plan, implement VSS initiative (Value Stream Simplification) and is a key player to support Return on Sales and Divisional Cash Flow improvement. The Continuous Improvement Manager actively cooperates with GME team to ensure “state of the art” technical improvement in the plant and ensure best practices implementation across similar product lines.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s in engineering

EXPERIENCE:

Experience of 5+ years (ideally) in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering.

Successful candidates must have a strong manufacturing background, combined with an aptitude for training and leadership.

Previous experience in a Lean environment (or ideally in Lean implementation) is a significant plus.

Must have excellent interpersonal skills and have the ability to work in a team environment with little guidance.

REQUIREMENTS/CERTIFICATIONS:

Six Sigma certification preferred.

Other Duties: Additional duties, responsibilities, and activities may be required

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.

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.