Continuous Improvement Process Technician

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Continuous Improvement Process Technician (CIPT) will be responsible for supporting the ongoing development, implementation, and maintenance of site Continuous Improvement defined by P3.  Proactively organizes, facilitates, responds to priorities, & supports site deployment at Tenneco, Angola, reporting to the Continuous Improvement Manager.  Work with plant leadership to continually improve visual factory deployment leading to a culture of seeing and solving problems and by engaging the workforce as a spokesperson of P3.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct time studies of Type I, II, III work processes, summarize data, and make recommendations to reduce process waste and variation.
• Data collect material flow and utilize Plan for Every Part database to provide material replenishment routines.
• Audit P3 System for compliance. 
• Maintain Visual Factory and Visual Management supplies to enable quick-response problem solving.
• Effectively communicate ideas, scheduling, maintenance of plant Visual fitness.
• Deliver new-hire Visual Factory overview.
• Work closely with Operations Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, EH & S Manager & shift Group Leaders to apply floor coating color standards.
• Ability and willingness to use hand/power tools to perform light maintenance work as it pertains to visual factory projects.
• Actively participate in the reduction of changeover duration, focusing on the improvement of material, information, and process flows.
• Kaizen waste out of production processes through observation, data collection, and P3 application.
• Utilize P3 countermeasures to reduce process variation.
• Plan, Organize, Champion, & Complete all major Visual Factory projects within the facility.
• Kaizen fabrication to enhance equipment reliability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED certification.
• Computer skills (Excel, Word, Email)
• Good communication skills (written & oral) and strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to assist with new employee orientation activities.
• Knowledge of and commitment to Tenneco’s safety policies/procedures and Plant Safety Rules.
• Certified in the use of JLG/Scissor Lift, Sit Down Forklift, & Stand-Up Forklift (or willingness to be trained on all)

• Dependability, creativity, flexibility, and a positive attitude.
• Self-starter, motivator, and teamwork-builder with a strategic focus.
• Be an excellent finisher of assignments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Tenneco, Angola’s manufacturing processes.
• Efficient organizational & analytical skills.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Ability to flex work hours to complete tasks in an efficient & timely manner.