Manager. Continuous Improvement, HR & Talent Management
Date: Jan 22, 2026
Location: Northville, MI, US
Company: Tenneco
Job Description – Manager, Continuous Improvement, HR & Talent Management
ABOUT TENNECO
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.
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.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The HR continuous improvement manager is responsible for designing, standardizing and continuously improving enterprise -wide talent management processes. The role partners closely with HR, Business leaders, and HRIT to build scalable operating models for performance management, succession planning and leadership development. This role requires strong capability in process design, coaching, HR systems, change management and data driven decisions support.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for key talent management processes and development programs.
- Serve as the primary communication lead for all talent management communications as related to performance management and succession planning
- Own and maintain the Talent Management SharePoint site as the central hub for processes, SOPs, timeline and training materials.
- Support enterprise wide (SuccessFactors) system upgrades related to performance management and succession planning.
- Drive adoption of Talent Management processes through change management, communication and leader enablement
- Create and facilitate training to enable effective performance management and succession planning across the organization
- Translate data into actionable insight for HR and business leaders
- Serve as a learning coach for emerging leader and plant leadership programs; partner with HRBPs and Talent Leaders to reinforce learning transfer & behavior change
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field
- 5+ years of HR, process improvement experience, with a track record of leading continuous improvement projects
- Prior experience of training facilitation and coaching others is strongly preferred
We don’t want average. We want exceptional. We want someone who’s hungry to build, unafraid to challenge, and bold enough to lead with empathy, speed, and precision. Sound like you? Let us know.