Production Supervisor -3rd shift

Tenneco • Waupun, WI

79d

About The Position

The Supervisor is responsible for leading daily operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role balances people leadership, process oversight, and compliance with company standards, while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports for business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Familiarity with customer and company part #'s, blueprints and drawings.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to use computers with solid working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, Access and other data collection systems.
• Excellent typing skills required.
• Must be detail and quality oriented.
• Ability to work independently with little direction/supervision along with ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe and orderly work environment by leading daily safety talks, encouraging hazard recognition, and reinforcing accountability.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Identify and address unsafe conditions or practices, escalate potential emergency situations, and ensure timely incident reporting.
• Support safety pledges, LPA (Layered Process Audits), and proactive risk mitigation.
• Ensure all products meet established quality standards through adherence to Work Instructions and controlled processes.
• Lead root cause investigations on suspect parts (target at least one per shift) and implement corrective actions.
• Promote process improvements that enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and strengthen quality assurance.
• Coordinate daily activities to maintain balanced workflow and achieve production targets.
• Monitor OAE (Overall Asset Effectiveness) and production schedules, adjusting headcount and resources as needed to stay on track.
• Collaborate with Production Control, Maintenance, and previous/next shift Supervisors to ensure smooth production flow.
• Accurately complete shift production reports, including downtime, headcount, and maintenance updates.
• Lead by example, modeling teamwork, accountability, humility, and adaptability to change.
• Supervise, train, coach, and support operators and technicians to reinforce performance expectations.
• Encourage employee engagement through recognition, celebrating achievements (e.g., 5S certifications), and promoting shared ownership.
• Address employee concerns fairly and promptly; escalate unresolved issues to management when necessary.
• Support performance management including appraisals, attendance, discipline, and rewards.
• Facilitate daily shift meetings, clearly communicating priorities, performance expectations, and updates.
• Ensure effective cross-shift communication to prevent silos and improve alignment.
• Collaborate with other Supervisors and departments to coordinate resources and resolve issues.
• Interpret and enforce company policies and communicate organizational changes effectively.
• Escalate and support resolution of equipment downtime, ensuring areas remain clean and accessible for maintenance.
• Oversee inventory accuracy: prevent overstock, misplacement, and support hold cage/sorting activities.
• Partner with Shipping and other teams to maintain clean, organized inventory zones.
• Participate in monthly cycle counts and annual physical inventories.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, performance, and disciplinary actions.
• Approve timecards, overtime, and shift-related paperwork.
• Be available to assist with phone calls, paperwork, or plant shutdown procedures (particularly on off-shifts).
• Work scheduled overtime as required alongside shift team members.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees