CI Manager

Tenneco • Skokie, IL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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