Plant Manager

Tenneco Automotive•Brunswick, OH

50d

About The Position

Tenneco is looking for a Plant Manager that is responsible for the daily management and coordination of plant operations including production, pre-production, operations, and logistics. This is a hands-on position that is responsible for the development of policies and procedures designed to increase productivity and assure quality. To this end, the Plant Manager will improve throughput and other in-house processes with the objective of reducing overall costs and enhancing customer satisfaction. This position has three primary objectives that are success for anyone occupying this position: 1) timely manufacture of rotators, 2) the lowest possible cost of goods sold for both labor and materials within the design specifications of product lines, and 3) insuring product quality. We are ready to act immediately on those candidates who are the best fit for the role. You'll first hear from someone in Human Resources to schedule a phone screen, and then the next step will be a personal interview with the Hiring Manager. We pride ourselves on moving through processes quickly, and you can be sure of transparency and prompt communication throughout.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
At minimum: 5 years of manufacturing management experience.
Ability to prioritize among multiple simultaneous projects.

Responsibilities

Manage and supervise staff, preparing and assigning specific duties.
Oversee and direct the activities of subordinate managers and non-management staff.
Determine staffing requirements and oversee the interview, hiring and training of new employees with assistance of Human Resources department.
Ensure that all staff receives appropriate training on job duties, corporate policies, and applicable regulations.
Ensure compliance with company policy, procedures, and applicable regulations.
Provide coaching and mentoring and conduct evaluations of all subordinate managers within the department.
Review financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.
Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferring with the executive members, management team and staff as necessary.
Understand, implement, and enforce the safety program.
Monitor third party business and suppliers to ensure that they are efficiently and effectively providing the needed services and supplies while staying within budgetary limits.
Oversee activities directly related to the manufacture and supply of materials.
Monitor departmental performance against goals to ensure that progress is being made, and that corrective action is taken if necessary.
Manage the movement of finished products and materials in and out of the facility.
Protect the organization's value by keeping information confidential.
Always maintain professionalism, tact, diplomacy, and sensitivity to portray the company in a positive manner.
Develop and implement new business strategies for creating or improving processes and procedures to improve performance.
Manage efficient use of company materials.
Ensure efficient management of quality and cost control.