Lead Operations Supervisor

      2845 West State Road 28, Frankfort Indiana

Lead Operations Supervisor

Tenneco is one of the world’s leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78.000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Performance, 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.

Tenneco is one of the world’s largest pure-play powertrain companies service OE markets worldwide with engineered solutions addressing fuel economy, power output, and criteria pollution requirements for gasoline, diesel and electrified powertrains.

We are looking for a Lead Operations Supervisor for our Frankfort, IN facility!  The Lead Operations Supervisor at Tenneco Frankfort is responsible to oversee and lead the full plant operations primarily during the day shift. The hours for this role are Monday through Friday day shift.  Interested applicants should also have weekend availability as there is flexibility to work hours outside of the referenced day shift hours. This includes the responsibility over the production supervisors, as well as responsibility for the production’s safety, quality, performance, and equipment effectiveness during that period.  This position is responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, efficient, and compliant work environment, ensuring adherence to process and procedure standards, and aiming for a highly cost-effective and competitive performance.

Our recruiting team is ready to act immediately.  We will schedule a phone screen and then the next step will be a personal interview with our Hiring Manager. We pride ourselves on moving through the process quickly, and you can be sure of transparency and prompt communication.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee all aspects of the production operation’s safety, quality control, production, maintenance, and shipping/ receiving during off-shifts.
• Ensure the entire team understands their roles and responsibilities and follows their standard work routines – conduct regular meetings with supervisors and hourly employees to communicate required priorities and identify necessary actions
• Provide and oversee training for employees.
• Administer disciplinary action if required
• Fill in as shift supervisor for supervisor vacations & absences
• Attend shift change meeting to set/ revise daily production schedule
• Ensure lines are correctly staffed for the required shift production and the schedule is attained
• Facilitate problem solving and prioritizes resource allocations (in absence of plant manager)
• Coach and mentor supervisors and other hourly personnel to enhance individual and organizational performance
• Drive accountability and ownership
• Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION:   Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5-10 years of manufacturing (or equivalent combination of formal education and experience).  Experience in a unionized environment is preferred.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated supervisory, organizational, interpersonal, computer (Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint), problem-solving and multi-tasking skills (leading minimum of 50+ associates)
• Basic understanding of OSHA, labor, and other state and federal regulations
• Understanding of basic machine operation principles – ideally CNC machining/ grinding and forging experience
• Ability to work effectively under stressful situations
• Prior experience in automotive supplier plant preferred
• Effective interpersonal skills, including both oral and written communications
• Strong presentation/ training skills with the ability to address large groups
• Energetic, self-starter
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to stay effectively organized

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.