Director-Continuous Improvement, PT India

Date: Jul 20, 2026

Location: Bangalore, IN

Company: Tenneco

Dimension / Scope of The Job:

This position will be responsible for Leading and Managing Continuous Improvement across all Powertrain Plants in India.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITY OF THE POSTION:

•            Develop and implement continuous improvement strategies and initiatives.

•            Achieving Monthly Target, Weekly Review, and analysis if any Gap

•            Lead cross-functional teams to identify and analyze process improvement opportunities; streamline workflows and eliminate inefficiencies.

•            Conduct data analysis to assess current processes and measure performance metrics.

•            Facilitate and drive workshops and training sessions on continuous improvement methodologies.

•            Monitor and report on the progress of improvement projects.

•            Implement 5S, Lean, Six Sigma, SMED or other improvement methodologies.

•            Foster a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization.

•            Identify and prioritize improvement projects based on business goals.

•            Provide guidance and support to teams on improvement tools and techniques.

•            Data Analysis: Data-driven mindset with proficiency in data analysis tools.

•            Implemented experience of Customer Specific requirements

•            Good understanding of Conversion cost

•            Knowledge on Power BI, Excel, presentation skill

•            Six sigma (Green or yellow)

•            Shop floor improvement tools, Time study / method study/ SMED

•            Inventory / VSM / Bottle neck analysis

Technical Skills:

  • Foundry and machining process Knowledge is a must.                                 
  • Knowledge on CNC machines and CNC programming.                                 
  • Improvement Methodologies: Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other improvement methodologies.                                   
  • Develop and implement continuous improvement strategies and initiatives.                                      
  • Knowledge of Shop floor improvement and Quality improvement                             
  • Monitor and report on the progress of improvement projects to management                  

Soft Skills           

  • Analytical: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.                               
  • Change Management: Change management expertise.                               
  • Project Management: Excellent project management and organizational skills. Knowledge on Power BI                     

QUALIFICATION: Bachelor's degree in (Mechanical / Automobile) engineering, or a related field MBA from operations or both

Experience: 15+ yrs. Experience is required from the Manufacturing Industry