Senior Manager - Operations

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Date: Jan 19, 2026

Location: Bangalore, IN

Company: Tenneco

DIMENSION / SCOPE OF THE JOB:   To lead Manufacturing Activities in each production line to meet customer expectations with utmost Safe Working Culture, Zero Defect Strategy and Improved Productivity & OAE. To ensure Flawless, On time product delivery to all OE, OEMs & aftermarket Customers. Leading lean initiatives in shop floor to improve on overall plant performance as per Global Standards.

 

Roles & Responsibilities:

 

  • Drives the development of Operations strategies & align with global operations strategies
  • Coordinates production, distribution, warehousing, in accordance with policies, principles, and procedures.
  • Reviews production costs and product quality and modifies production and inventory control programs to maintain and enhance profitable operation of division.
  • Capability enhancement of team thru training and learning initiatives, performance management & talent management.
  • Address issues and resolve problems where analysis of the situation or data requires an in-depth knowledge of end goals and objectives for the department or area managed.
  • Provide input and ideas for improvement to internal processes to streamline work, improve quality and reduce the likelihood of errors and problems.
  • Lead, coach and develop a team of employees or lead the functional area and collaborate with others inside and outside the company.
  • Accountable for setting a department budget and making sure it is adhered to.

Competencies for the Job:-

 

Category

Competency

Expected Behavior

Results Management

Drive Execution
  • Assigns clear authority and accountability
  • Directs change while maintaining operating effectiveness
  • Monitors results

Results Management

Use Financial and Quantitative Data
  • Establishes realistic budgets
  • Uses financial and quantitative data effectively to manage

Personal Effectiveness

Personal Drive
  • Overcomes challenges to make business succeed
  • Makes sacrifices necessary for success; conveys sense of urgency; displays enthusiasm for business; gets results

Leadership

Foster Teamwork
  • Acknowledges and celebrates team accomplishments
  • Promotes collaboration across organizational lines

Leadership

Influence Others
  • Involve people in discussions and consider all arguments
  • Use clear argumentation for chosen directions and gain support and commitment
  • Facilitates the information flow both upstream and downstream
  • Tailors message to audience
  • Make sure to give clear directions in case contradictory or vague information is distributed

Intellect

Decision Making
  • Takes all critical information into account when making decisions
  • Makes timely decisions, despite uncertainty

Industry Knowledge

Know the Business
  • Understands the organizations strengths and weaknesses
  • Has a good understanding of the market and the automotive industry

 

 

 

EDUCATION:
  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/ production engineering,
  • MBA preferred

 

EXPERIENCE:
  • Minimum 15 years’ of relevant experience in operations
  • Experience in machine shop handling

 

 

 

 

SKILLS PROFILE ( add rows, if you so need)

 

Technical

1

Lean Manufacturing, Technical knowledge

 

2

Global Process Knowhow

 

3

Trouble shooting / Problem Solving skills

 

4

Strong Planning/ Organizing/ Analysis/ Coaching skills

 

People

1

Team management & Motivational Skills

 

2

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

 

3

Counseling skill