Tenneco
Overview
At Tenneco, we’re on a mission. Guided by our Core Values and a winning mindset, we are committed to becoming the most trusted partner, manufacturer, and distributor in the transportation industry. Our people are passionate changemakers who bring energy, dedication, and innovation to everything they do. In this role, you will set the
global benchmark in material handling —designing lean-driven standards, inspiring alignment from executives to frontline teams, and empowering leaders to
deliver excellence . By integrating PFEP, automation, and digitization, you will eliminate waste, optimize flow, and unlock measurable cost savings. With a global mindset, you will unite regions, leverage cultural strengths, and
shape the future
of material handling with resilience, agility, and
industry leadership . Responsibilities
Material Handling Master Expert:
calculate takt time and cycle times; define manpower, equipment, and buffers; select and define how to choose the best equipment solution (e.g., tuggers, AGVs, AMRs, conveyors) through trade‑off analysis; design technical parts presentation (racks, kits, dollies, flow racks) to standardize line-side delivery; leverage IoT, RFID, WMS/ERP, and simulation tools to validate, track, and continuously
optimize safe, efficient, and scalable material flow
performance. Influence and Developer of Leaders:
design global lean
material handling standards
with PFEP, automation, and digitization; align executives and
develop frontline leaders
to build accountable teams driving optimization, continuous improvement, and
excellence . Financially Savvy Operator:
lean material handling to
cut inventory
cycles, lower carrying costs, and boost
labor efficiency
while delivering
measurable savings
across operations. Global Business Mindset:
set the
worldwide benchmark
in material handling, uniting regions under lean standards, leveraging cultural strengths, and
shaping the future
with unmatched resilience, agility, and industry leadership. Who will you set to win, and how will you do that?
Shopfloor/Material Handling/Lean Front-Line Leaders:
Empower frontline leaders with global standards, lean practices, and digital tools, enabling them to optimize flow, eliminate waste, and drive daily operational excellence. Regional Supply Chain Directors & Plant Supply Chain Managers:
Collaborate with the supply chain team on a global scale to manage and coordinate the flow of materials through the supply chain, optimizing transportation, warehousing, and inventory management strategies. Operations Directors & Plant Managers:
As the primary internal customer, manufacturing relies on the material handling team to supply raw materials and WIP components efficiently through their plants; this role will enhance it by establishing global standards for line-side delivery, implementing lean methods, and integrating automation to meet production targets. Global & Corporate Functions:
Collaborate with finance to drive cost savings, increase inventory turns, and track financial performance; present business cases for technology (ERP, WMS, IoT) to support lean initiatives and ensure robust software and hardware to enable efficient material tracking and automation. What’s going to be your legacy?
Global efficiency and savings:
deliver measurable, lasting cost reductions and efficiency gains through waste elimination, optimized flow, and lean financial discipline. Standardized material handling and resilient flow:
establish and deploy standardized material handling across all global operations, creating an agile, resilient framework that adapts to complexities and secures lasting competitive advantage. Talent development and empowerment:
develop high-performing teams across all regions, leaving a global network of skilled leaders who drive continuous improvement. A Global Benchmark:
Establish the worldwide standard for material handling by integrating lean principles, automation, and digitization—becoming the benchmark others follow and shaping the future of material flow. Experience
End-to-End Multi-Regional Leadership:
Strong experience leading multi-regional shopfloor transformation, connecting strategy to execution, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost performance. Executive Influence:
Proven ability to engage and influence senior leaders, bringing material handling and lean material flow perspectives. Leadership Development:
Demonstrated success in mentoring/teaching/coaching, building trust, execution, and commitment fostering a culture of ownership and accountability through front-line leaders. Business & Financial Acumen:
Deep understanding of the financial implications of material handling and lean material flow, including working capital, cost-to-serve, and P&L impact, ensuring operations drive business value. Global Strategy Alignment:
Ability to align multi-regional supply chain execution with global business goals, trade dynamics, and customer expectations, ensuring scalable and resilient operations. Program Management:
Experienced in supporting complex global product launches, phase-outs, and expansion initiatives with excellence in planning and execution. Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or operations; Master’s preferred (MBA ideal). Lean & Continuous Improvement Expertise:
Strong understanding of Lean principles and practices, with experience leading Lean transformations at scale across multiple regions. Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt) and APICS certifications are highly valued. Financial Acumen:
Strong grasp of financial metrics and their connection to material handling and lean material flow aspects. Languages:
Fluent English + other languages are a plus (Spanish, Mandarin, French, German mainly). Executive Communication:
Exceptional presence and ability to engage confidently with senior executives and boards. Digital & Analytics:
Proficiency in BI, ERP, WMS, IoT, RFID (or similar), and analytics platforms; experience scaling digital tools across large networks. Leadership:
Ability to lead leaders, foster collaboration across regions, and drive change at scale. What we offer
Executive-level compensation and comprehensive benefits. Opportunity to influence the future of supply chain across regions and global markets. Partnership exposure with business leader’s forums. A chance to leave a leadership and business legacy that defines the future of Tenneco.
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At Tenneco, we’re on a mission. Guided by our Core Values and a winning mindset, we are committed to becoming the most trusted partner, manufacturer, and distributor in the transportation industry. Our people are passionate changemakers who bring energy, dedication, and innovation to everything they do. In this role, you will set the
global benchmark in material handling —designing lean-driven standards, inspiring alignment from executives to frontline teams, and empowering leaders to
deliver excellence . By integrating PFEP, automation, and digitization, you will eliminate waste, optimize flow, and unlock measurable cost savings. With a global mindset, you will unite regions, leverage cultural strengths, and
shape the future
of material handling with resilience, agility, and
industry leadership . Responsibilities
Material Handling Master Expert:
calculate takt time and cycle times; define manpower, equipment, and buffers; select and define how to choose the best equipment solution (e.g., tuggers, AGVs, AMRs, conveyors) through trade‑off analysis; design technical parts presentation (racks, kits, dollies, flow racks) to standardize line-side delivery; leverage IoT, RFID, WMS/ERP, and simulation tools to validate, track, and continuously
optimize safe, efficient, and scalable material flow
performance. Influence and Developer of Leaders:
design global lean
material handling standards
with PFEP, automation, and digitization; align executives and
develop frontline leaders
to build accountable teams driving optimization, continuous improvement, and
excellence . Financially Savvy Operator:
lean material handling to
cut inventory
cycles, lower carrying costs, and boost
labor efficiency
while delivering
measurable savings
across operations. Global Business Mindset:
set the
worldwide benchmark
in material handling, uniting regions under lean standards, leveraging cultural strengths, and
shaping the future
with unmatched resilience, agility, and industry leadership. Who will you set to win, and how will you do that?
Shopfloor/Material Handling/Lean Front-Line Leaders:
Empower frontline leaders with global standards, lean practices, and digital tools, enabling them to optimize flow, eliminate waste, and drive daily operational excellence. Regional Supply Chain Directors & Plant Supply Chain Managers:
Collaborate with the supply chain team on a global scale to manage and coordinate the flow of materials through the supply chain, optimizing transportation, warehousing, and inventory management strategies. Operations Directors & Plant Managers:
As the primary internal customer, manufacturing relies on the material handling team to supply raw materials and WIP components efficiently through their plants; this role will enhance it by establishing global standards for line-side delivery, implementing lean methods, and integrating automation to meet production targets. Global & Corporate Functions:
Collaborate with finance to drive cost savings, increase inventory turns, and track financial performance; present business cases for technology (ERP, WMS, IoT) to support lean initiatives and ensure robust software and hardware to enable efficient material tracking and automation. What’s going to be your legacy?
Global efficiency and savings:
deliver measurable, lasting cost reductions and efficiency gains through waste elimination, optimized flow, and lean financial discipline. Standardized material handling and resilient flow:
establish and deploy standardized material handling across all global operations, creating an agile, resilient framework that adapts to complexities and secures lasting competitive advantage. Talent development and empowerment:
develop high-performing teams across all regions, leaving a global network of skilled leaders who drive continuous improvement. A Global Benchmark:
Establish the worldwide standard for material handling by integrating lean principles, automation, and digitization—becoming the benchmark others follow and shaping the future of material flow. Experience
End-to-End Multi-Regional Leadership:
Strong experience leading multi-regional shopfloor transformation, connecting strategy to execution, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost performance. Executive Influence:
Proven ability to engage and influence senior leaders, bringing material handling and lean material flow perspectives. Leadership Development:
Demonstrated success in mentoring/teaching/coaching, building trust, execution, and commitment fostering a culture of ownership and accountability through front-line leaders. Business & Financial Acumen:
Deep understanding of the financial implications of material handling and lean material flow, including working capital, cost-to-serve, and P&L impact, ensuring operations drive business value. Global Strategy Alignment:
Ability to align multi-regional supply chain execution with global business goals, trade dynamics, and customer expectations, ensuring scalable and resilient operations. Program Management:
Experienced in supporting complex global product launches, phase-outs, and expansion initiatives with excellence in planning and execution. Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or operations; Master’s preferred (MBA ideal). Lean & Continuous Improvement Expertise:
Strong understanding of Lean principles and practices, with experience leading Lean transformations at scale across multiple regions. Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt) and APICS certifications are highly valued. Financial Acumen:
Strong grasp of financial metrics and their connection to material handling and lean material flow aspects. Languages:
Fluent English + other languages are a plus (Spanish, Mandarin, French, German mainly). Executive Communication:
Exceptional presence and ability to engage confidently with senior executives and boards. Digital & Analytics:
Proficiency in BI, ERP, WMS, IoT, RFID (or similar), and analytics platforms; experience scaling digital tools across large networks. Leadership:
Ability to lead leaders, foster collaboration across regions, and drive change at scale. What we offer
Executive-level compensation and comprehensive benefits. Opportunity to influence the future of supply chain across regions and global markets. Partnership exposure with business leader’s forums. A chance to leave a leadership and business legacy that defines the future of Tenneco.
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