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Tenneco Inc.

Operations Manager

Tenneco Inc., Smithville, Tennessee, United States, 37166

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Is responsible for managing all aspects of a product line within a plant by establishing goals and objectives for the business and managing the assets assigned to the value stream (people and equipment). The Value Stream Manager is also responsible for achieving or exceeding the expected performance levels in the areas of safety performance, customer satisfaction, employee productivity, financial performance, quality performance and work ethic and moral.

Adhere to EH&S policy endorsed by the local management, comply with the legal and other requirements and operational controls established under its EHS Management System (EHSMS), work toward achieving established objectives and targets, and conform to procedures consistent with ISO and OHSAS standards. An employee should report and, if necessary, stop any activity that does not conform to the policy or may injure himself/herself.

Understands how his/her role affects customer satisfaction and product safety.

Ensures and encourages a safe working environment by promoting safety and environmental compliance with all safety rules and procedures.

Implements and administers the formal manufacturing procedures for the Glasgow facility necessary to meet customer's standards while minimizing costs.

Directs, trains, and motivates employees for an efficient and effective workforce.

Provides professional development where applicable in assigned areas.

Builds effective teams and provides support as requested by supervisor.

Understands customer requirements and determines how to deploy and manage people, equipment, and tooling to meet those requirements and support the plant objectives.

Identify method improvements to continually improve the process of doing work through a lean operations implementation and thought process.

Responsible for the trouble shooting of production problems and deviations. Consistently monitors and controls the quality of manufactured parts.

Maintains complete and accurate records of manufacturing data.

Communicates and directs resources throughout the value stream to meet daily requirements and strategic initiatives.

Has responsibility to see that all business dealings of the value stream are carried out in accordance with all plant, corporate, local, state, and federal laws and requirements.

Performs capacity analysis as required.

Works with all senior managers to determine, implement and enforce plant rules and policies.

Performs as a valued member of the senior leadership team.

All other responsibilities as assigned.

This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive and you may be required to undertake various duties as may reasonably be requested of you by the Company.

PERSON SPECIFICATION Role Related Skills, Knowledge, Experience, Critical Competencies, and Personal Attributes Qualifications or Functional Experience Essential

Bachelor's Degree

5+ years of manufacturing experience

2+ years of supervisory or management experience

Experience in at least 3 of the following areas: Hourly Supervision, Salaried Supervision, Quality Management/Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance Management, Human Relations Management, Financial Management, Operations Management

System or Knowledge Essential

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Analytical troubleshooting

Problem-Solving techniques

Critical Job Competencies Select below appropriate competency Profile (please P as appropriate)

Leading Self

Leading Others

Leading the Business

Process Management - P

Action Oriented

Perspective

Dealing with Ambiguity - P

Ethics and Values - P

Integrity and Trust

Personal Attributes Essential

Leadership

Presentation Skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment while remaining organized

Strong team player

Ability to respond to and meet critical timetables and to work under pressure

Flexible approach to responsibilities.

A flexible self-motivated team player who is methodical with good attention to detail and good planning and organizational skills

Must display high standards of punctuality, attendance and work ethic

Driven to improvement and change with the determination to succeed

Creative & Innovative Thinking

Conflict Resolution

Change Management

Independent Judgement & Decision Making

Project Management

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