Team Lead Dept. 3 - 2nd

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Date: Jul 22, 2025

Location: Athens, AL, US

Company: Tenneco

Tenneco is one of the world's leading designers, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customer. Through our four business groups, DRiV, Performance Solutions, 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.

 

At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards — we set them. And while others may aim to be best-in-class, we’re constantly hustling to be even better. How do we do it? Through the Tenneco Way. Driven by our Core Values and our winning mindset, we're relentless in our pursuit to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry. Our 61,000 employees are the changemakers of this ambition, bringing drive, passion, and dedication to everything we do.

 

Want to be a part of Team Tenneco? If so, we’re looking for a Team Lead to join our Athens team!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The duties of the Team Leader consist of his/her regular assigned duties in addition to the following:

 

  • Supervise and motivate team members to achieve daily production targets and quality standards
  • Monitor workflow, assign tasks, and adjust resources as needed to meet schedules
  • Ensure compliance with safety protocols and company policies
  • Train, coach, and develop team members to enhance skills and performance
  • Identify and resolve operational issues, escalating as appropriate
  • Track and report on production metrics, quality, and attendance
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization
  • Foster open communication, constructive feedback, and a positive team environment
  • Assign team members to machinery based on training matrix and skill classification
  • Establish communication with maintenance/tool makers for downtime events on machinery or tooling, generate work orders with detailed information of problem.
  • Assist in changeovers, troubleshooting of equipment
  • Cover lunch/breaks for critical equipment, fill in as needed for operators
  • Capable of providing support as requested by supervisor

 

EDUCATION:

 

High school diploma or G.E.D. and at least 6 months experience 

 

EXPERIENCE:

 

  • Prior experience in a manufacturing or production environment
  • Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
  • Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to changing priorities

 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Average work requires continuous physical effort.

 

 

 

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.