Operations Supervisor, 1st Shift Molded Rubber

DRiV • Skokie, IL

17d

About The Position

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.
Want to learn more about who we are? Check out our website to discover the Tenneco Way.

DRiV is the aftermarket business group of Tenneco - DRiV websiteJOB TITLE:           Operations Supervisor, Molded Rubber 1st Shift

Payroll Title:          Operations Supervisor                                       

SUPERVISOR:    Value Stream Manager / Production Manager

FLSA STATUS:   Exempt

SUMMARY
First-line Supervisor responsible for hourly production/distribution/packaging employees in a designated area(s).  Drives implementation and continuous improvement of the Federal-Mogul Production System (FMPS) within designated work area(s); ensures the safe, continuous and efficient production of products that conform to our quality standards; represents area in strategic planning, business analysis and decision-making processes.  Serves as an agent of the company, assuring understanding of, and adherence to, company policies and compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Technical knowledge of equipment and manufacturing/materials/packaging/distribution and safety processes and procedures.  This includes Lean Manufacturing techniques and industrial housekeeping.
• Proven ability to learn new concepts, processes, etc. quickly and utilize them within a team; ability to manage a large number of non-exempt employees.
• Organizational abilities necessary to plan and prioritize own work, complete work on schedule and maintain required records and logs.  Ability to establish and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to conduct business and exchange information (a) with internal and external customers and suppliers, (b) with a diverse employee group and (c) at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions using FM-TiPS methodology or other problem-solving tools and methodologies.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.  Understanding of quality-related measurements and statistical process controls.
• Ability to write routine reports, business correspondence and/or procedure manuals that are accurate, concise and coherent.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of customers or coworkers.
• Financial knowledge at a level that indicates a basic understanding of financial statements and budgets and the ability to identify and react to variances, etc.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements, such as OSHA standards and TS16949/ISO-14001 policies and procedures.  Able to access QMS documents, EHSMS standard procedures, and work instructions; also, be able to incorporate into daily work activities.
• Experience in a leadership role; guiding and directing a team towards a common goal.
• Demonstrated skills in the operation of various computer programs including Oracle, Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint.
• Ability to walk and move about, stoop and bend, and climb (ascend and descend) ladders.
• Ability to stand for several consecutive hours.
• Ability to reach and grab with arms and hands, and manual dexterity to operate machines with precision.
• Normal or corrected vision necessary to read directions, closely examine parts, distinguish colors and perceive depth.
• Normal hearing in order to detect equipment and motor malfunctions.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring a healthy and safe work environment.
• Responsible for driving key performance indicators (KPIs) and the operating performance of work area; setting and meeting goals and priorities; developing measures; monitoring performance and preparing and executing action plans.
• Serves as communications conduit, assuring that all communications both from management to line employees and from the line employees back to management are transmitted and received; identifies and brings issues and concerns to management to be addressed.  Communicates and interprets company administrative policies to workers.
• Other tasks and assignments that are consistent with knowledge and training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees