Technical Team Leader - 2nd Shift

At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values – radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win – or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.

With a product portfolio as expansive as it is innovative, an obsessive commitment to quality and excellence, and a global presence, we’re all about getting stuff done, so we can win.

How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success.

Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here.

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Position Summary

Leading the team to succeed, the Team Leader has several key responsibilities for their designated work area and assigned shift to include:  serve as a support resource, lead team members to meet production schedules, facilitate the safe and productive manufacture of high quality products, effectively drive and maintain the standardized work process; train team members in the proper method; and help the team to succeed in an environment based on BOS, continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, and 5-S. Key characteristics of a successful team leader are problem-solving, coaching and eliminating waste in the organization by responding to abnormalities and following the TMS philosophy.  It is anticipated that this position will devote approximately 90% of scheduled production time on the shop floor.   

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Champion and promote safety and safe work habits
• Material, 1st/last piece sign off, Container sign off, obtain documents & samples for the Team Member
• Utilizes SMED to support press change over
• Respond to calls for help, with Equipment, Components, Quality, Safety issues
• Identify root cause of Problems using cause and effect analysis
• Document improvement activity to an A3 form
• Coach, Mentor, Encourage Teamwork
• Recognize waste/non-ideal conditions and implements countermeasures, utilizing outside assistance as needed.
• Identify continuous improvement activities
• Monitor & maintain cell BOS metrics Safety, Quality, Efficiency, Scrap, Etc.
• Trains new and experienced Team Members using the Job Instruction Methodology
• Insures Standard Work is followed through the Yellow Card Audit process
• Catalyst to update/revise standardized work as part of Continuous improvement activity
• Complete LPA as assigned and on time.
• Lead/Own changeover boards, update schedule each shift, hourly rate boards, hourly checks/first piece checks, and assist GL/Quality
• Assist with c/o or coil changes as needed, run press to fill in for call offs or as needed
• Ensure set up has dies set up sheets updated per job by printing off die sheets and after c/o.
• End of shift paperwork.

*This list may not be all-inclusive and may include other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications 

• High School diploma or GED equivalent are required
• Working knowledge of computer programs including Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, and SAP preferred

• Industrial or manufacturing experience with 12 month shop floor operations experience preferred.

• Strong leadership ability to lead in a team environment

• Excellent attendance and punctuality
• Effective communication and training skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities with strong self-initiative
• Good math skills; computer skills preferred
• Analyzing, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
• Please review the Job Description for Environmental. Physical and Social Conditions

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities