CI Manager

Tenneco • Skokie, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Federal-Mogul Motorparts LLC is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead site-wide initiatives focused on eliminating non-value-added activities and enhancing operational excellence. This role involves maintaining high performance of existing processes, continuously refining them, and fostering a culture of operational excellence throughout plant operations with a focus on sustainable development. The manager will oversee CI projects using methodologies like LEAN, TPM, Six Sigma, and TQM, and will lead, train, and supervise cross-functional teams. A key responsibility is the implementation of the P3 (Tenneco Operating System) to drive key performance indicators. The role also includes managing project budgets and costs, driving mixed model value stream implementation plans, and participating in operational continuous improvement reviews with local and regional management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Five (5) years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer, Supplier Quality Analyst, Assistance Supplier Quality Analyst, or Continuous Improvement Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site’s continuous improvement initiatives designed to eliminate non-value-added activities while improving operational excellence.
• Ensure existing processes maintain a high level of performance while continuously reviewing and refining those processes.
• Establish a culture of operational excellence throughout all plant operations with emphasis on sustainable development.
• Manage CI projects while utilizing problem-solving and Continuous Improvement methods such as LEAN, TPM, Six Sigma, and TQM.
• Lead, supervise, and train cross-functional project teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Implement P3 (Tenneco Operating System) to drive key performance indicators.
• Manage project budgets and costs related to operational initiatives.
• Drive mixed model value stream implementation plans for CI projects, including resources, timeline, critical paths, etc.
• Participate in operational continuous improvement reviews with local and regional management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager