HR Manager

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.

Want to learn more about who we are? Check out our website to discover the Tenneco Way

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.

Want to learn more about who we are? Check out our website to discover the Tenneco Way.

Scope:

At our plants in Glasgow KY/Smithville TN/Plymouth MI we manufacture Brake Pads as part of Performance Solutions – Braking. The plants have about 150 and 225 employees and the Plymouth Tech Center has about 25 employees. The HR Manager will oversee a team of 2 specialists. This candidate should be based within a commuting proximity to the TN and KY locations as travel to both sites will be required. This role will report to the Director of HR – Braking.

Purpose:

The HR manager is a critical component of a successful plant management team. With a thorough understanding of the site’s operations, productivity target, processes/systems, and safety requirements, you ensure integration and alignment of people & strategic goals. The safety of our employees is our No 1 priority!

• As a member of the plant management team you are contributing to all KPIs of the plant and driving people engagement and accountability.
• You are a key contributor to establish Tenneco culture in the plant. You will also help employees with individual development plans designed to foster organizational growth.
• With radical candor and emotional intelligence, you will establish clear and direct communication within the plant.
• Partner with the plant manager & other functional leaders to analyze & forecast workforce requirements. This role will lead execution of workforce planning objectives.

Key requirements:

• General min requirements (Bachelor/ Master or other qualification)
• Local/ legal min requirements/ certification
• Min 3-5 years of experience in leading an HR function within a plant environment.
• Operations/ manufacturing know how - business acumen
• Strategic vision and communication skills
• Proven experience pursuing operational excellence within the HR- manufacturing environment
• Ownership, proactive approach

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