Operations Supervisor

TENNECO’s joint venture, FTL, has an opportunity in our Lake City Manufacturing Plant. We are looking for a Manufacturing Production Supervisor for the 3rd shift to supervise unionized hourly employees in a manufacturing environment ensuring quality product at minimum cost to meet production schedules. You must be a team player, be safety conscious, dedicated to quality, good communicator and able to problem solve and use good judgment.

You will:

• Work directly with the department manager and the management team to attain departmental objectives.  Interact with production control, quality services personnel, team leaders, engineering, maintenance, EH&S, Human Resources and the Union.
• Supervise employees and assign work to meet production schedules; provide shift-to-shift continuity.
• Enforce plant rules covered by labor contract; resolve labor problems or promptly refer to Production Manager for resolution; maintain two-way communications between management and hourly employees.
• Ensure safety targets are met through consistent application of team member training, real-time feedback, intervention and record keeping.  
• Maintain scrap levels within acceptable limits through the application of quality control programs, use of process documentation, inspection of product quality, and fast reaction to and resolution of quality problems.
• Meet predetermined annual goals in the areas of labor productivity, Equipment OAE, cost reduction, scrap reduction, safety performance, absenteeism and continuous improvement.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining application of lean philosophy and tools.
• Control and audit 5S system.
• Oversee and participate in the training of  new employees. Ensure the continuous multi-skill training of team members is completed in adherence to training schedule and maintain training records.
• Coach team leaders and team members in team work, continuous improvement philosophy and ensure that lean production rules are adhered to.
• Provide real-time feedback to team members, counsel and discipline as needed. 
• Adhere to all Environmental Health & Safety process, procedures and governmental regulations.
• Learn and understand all policies related to Environmental Health & Safety and ensure team members are compliant.
• Report any observed facility non-conformances to the EHS manager or coordinator.
• Learn and master multiple software systems related to production, quality, EH&S, and HR.
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture, and follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
• Potentially work in a noisy, dusty and/or oily conditions/environment with fluctuating temperatures.
• Perform any other tasks, duties or special projects as assigned or required by management.

3rd shift hours: Monday - Friday, 10:30pm - 7:30am with mandatory weekend OT (Subject to change)

Basic Qualifications: (required)

·         Must be a minimum of 18 years of age

·         5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment

·         Ability to spend considerable periods of time on feet including walking and standing on concrete.

·     Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

·     Ability to work in a dusty environment with fluctuating (warm/hot) temperatures.

·         Successfully pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen

·         Proof of eligibility to work in the US

Preferred Qualifications: (desired)

·         Prefer Associate of Bachelor degree

·         Previous experience as a supervisor or lead in a manufacturing environment and/or foundry a bonus

·         Previous experience in the automotive or engine manufacturing industry.

·         Experience with computers

Tenneco offers a competitive total compensation package.  Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage, Life Insurance, HSA or FSA, 401K, Short Term Disability and Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Paid Holidays and Vacation.

Tenneco is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Minority, Female, Veteran, Disability, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.