Production Manager

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

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Plan, direct and coordinate all manufacturing functions in pursuit of achieving plant initiatives and goals.  Manager costs, throughput, efficiencies and variances in relationship to the annual plant budget.  Communication with plant personnel at all levels to ensure alignment with plant objectives.

The responsibility of this position includes leading the supervision of the Press & Turn, Decoration, Mill room, Fiss and Glazing Departments.  Coordinating with Maintenance Departments and other departments to achieve the production plan and master schedule.

The additional challenges of this position relate to meeting diversified production schedules within established time, quality and cost standards and to see new production productivity.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Responsible for overall production and productivity improvements as well as safety and quality levels.

Promote safety and quality awareness through robust efforts and coordinate the appropriate responses to safety or quality concerns.

Responsible for strategically planning plant operations to support plant objectives.

Conduct formal weekly meetings with supervisors to communicate weekly challenges and objectives.

Coordinate and improve throughput efficiency through continuous improvement and lean activities and initiatives.

Establish standards of performance, measure results, analyze improvement opportunities and implement process/solutions to maximize overall manufacturing performance.

Effectively communicate, both verbally and written, with staff and plant personnel to achieve plant objectives.

Develop and implement systems supporting teamwork, employee involvement, effective operations skill-set development of manufacturing personnel to promote personal growth and internal advancement.

Administer other personnel functions as necessary.

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