Continuous Improvement Manager

Education

• Industrial Engineer degree, preferred
• Supply Chain or Operations degree, preferred
• Remove master’s degree

Trainings

• Green or black belt in six sigma, preferred
• TPS or TPM, preferred
• Lean manufacturing (i.e., 5S, Waste), preferred
• Value Stream Mapping, preferred
• Problem solving tools, preferred
• Project management, preferred

Experience

• Minimum 5 years in similar role

Skills

• Proficient in analyzing Profit & Loss (P&L) statements to identify performance gaps and improvement opportunities
• Skilled in establishing, measuring, and tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive operational performance
• Strong follow-up discipline to ensure timely implementation and completion of improvement projects
• Confident in conducting difficult conversations to address project delays and remove roadblocks
• Experienced in leading and delivering training sessions across various levels of the organization
• Committed to fostering and sustaining a culture of continuous improvement
• Highly motivated with a strong drive to achieve daily progress and measurable results
• Organized and methodical with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Capable of preparing and presenting results and improvement initiatives to senior leadership

Responsibilities:

• Utilize various tools (e.g., data analytics, root cause analysis, WAVE) to collect data and prioritize improvement projects that directly impact financial performance.
• Analyze downtime data to identify root causes and lead cross-functional teams to implement sustainable solutions.
• Conduct regular project review meetings to ensure progress, accountability, and alignment with site goals.
• Facilitate and sustain 5S initiatives across all areas to drive workplace organization and efficiency.
• Lead Kaizen events to engage employees and capture actionable improvement ideas.
• Learn and apply Tenneco’s Clean Sheet methodology; conduct workshops to identify cost-saving and process optimization opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with site leadership to identify, prioritize, and execute impactful improvement projects that support operational excellence.