Production Manager

Tenneco•Marshall, MI

About The Position

The Production Manager is responsible for effectively managing production-area KPIs, including financial performance, safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement, in accordance with plant goals. The role oversees daily production and manufacturing activities, ensures production plans and established standards are followed, develops team skills, and supports problem solving and continuous improvement. The position works in a factory environment where temperatures vary from hot to cold and noise levels are usually loud, requiring hearing protection. Physical demands include standing for long periods, using hand dexterity to handle and feel materials, and regularly lifting or moving up to 40 pounds. The job description notes that duties and responsibilities may change, and reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

At least five years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including advanced working knowledge of Excel.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Leadership skills.
Decision-making skills.
Communication skills.
Conflict-management skills.
People-development skills.
Time-management skills.
Results focus.
Planning and organization skills.
Ability to stand in place for long periods and use hand dexterity to handle and feel materials.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds; occasional heavier lifting or moving may be done with the safety assistance of another employee.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
SAP knowledge strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage daily production activities.
Manage production-area financials, including MRO and scrap.
Ensure compliance with standards and safety and quality rules and procedures.
Ensure production and manufacturing are completed correctly and on time according to the production plan.
Manage and closely follow up on the multi-skills and training matrix for the assigned production area.
Ensure TPM is executed on time and according to defined standards.
Ensure correct execution of Standard Work Sheets (SWS).
Ensure achievement of 5S standards.
Follow up on and achieve departmental KPIs and objectives, including delivery, finance, HR, and safety.
Follow up on and resolve audit findings and Gemba walk findings.
Ensure correct use of problem-solving methodology.
Ensure direct reports achieve their daily routines.
Actively participate in continuous improvement of processes and areas.
Ensure the team has the required technical and soft skills.
Prepare, execute, and present 8D reports to customers.