Production Supervisor

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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JOB SUMMARY:

The Production Supervisor Is responsible for supervising team members in the production of quality products to meet customer order requirements and ensures compliance with all safety and health, environmental quality, quantity, and housekeeping standards. Separation

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To assure the availability and efficient assignment of resources
• Assure the correct execution of processes (Safety, Quality, etc)
• Assure a clear communication of priorities and tasks
• Lead and communicate the correct escalation process
• Responsible of achievement of the Production plan
• Coordinate activities related to gaps or deviations of production consumables
• Achievement of  established goals and KPI´s
• Initiate and Lead corrective actions vs deviations ”Problem Solving”
• Execute improvements on multiskills/training matrix from his/her area.
• Follow up and execution of our defined systems
• Production report at the end of the shift.
• Manage Shift schedule from Start to end, meetings, priorities, leading support areas according to the area needs.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.

EXPERIENCE:

• 1 year leadership in a manufacturing environment

REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of Problem Solving, Proven skill on driving problems solving based on at least one methodology such as A3, 8D’s, 5Shy’s, Shiny, etc.)
• Welding  & Bending  basic processes  (Desirable)
• Efficiency (Labor Efficiency, OEE metrics knowledge)
• Basic SAP & Scrap reporting knowledge  (preferred)
• Knowledge of behavioral based Safety practices
• Basic Quality System (ISO-IATF) (Experience managing Departments under these requirements).

• Lean Principles knowledge ( Basic knowledge using them or being part of implementation Teams)
• Waste knowledge (3M Muri-muda-mura)
• Understanding of principles of 5´s
• Computer basics Software knowledge ( Excel, PPT, Word)
• Conflict Management
• Analysis capacity
• Planning and organization.
• Setting discipline by a positive Leadership.
• Lead by the example

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Flexibility to work long hours and other work schedules as needed
• Ability to lift up to 50 – 100 lbs.
• Extensive standing, walking, climbing, stooping, bending over, reaching, twisting, arm wrist and hand motion,
• Manual dexterity
• Good visual ability
• Frequent skin exposure to chemical – based fluids such as coolant, drawing compounds, lubricating oils, etc

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This job is performed in all areas of building facility including offices and production plant floor on all equipment and machines
• Varying temperatures (cold to hot)
• Infrequent exposure to outside weather environment
• Fast – paced work environment
• Small, confined space around some machines/equipment
• Wet, slippery floors in some areas

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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