Job Description

Tenneco is one of the world’s leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78.000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for organizing, assisting, and overseeing the production materials, shipping, and receiving processes. This position leads the materials team. The position interacts with inbound and outbound planners on the ASN process.  The Team Leader is also responsible for developing team members and leading continuous improvement activities using lean manufacturing tools, including 5-S and waste elimination.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organizes & holds safety meetings to carry out safety education, risk assessments, accident investigations & other related safety activities.
• Coaches team members on adherence to safety procedures, including correct use of PPE, daily safety checks and workplace inspections.
• Identifies, coordinates and resolves safety issues and facilitates Behavior-Based Safety observations.
• Ensures team members adhere to standard operating procedures.
• Allocates shift’s team members according to the materials plan, training matrix, and skill matrix.
• Continuously tracks team performance and resolves any production abnormalities promptly.
• Effectively communicates with all team members and the next shift Team Leader any and all issues/concerns resulting from your shift’s operations.
• Provides timely and effective feedback to help Team Members to strengthen specific skills needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem.
• Escalates issues and/or successes to the Group Leader as necessary.
• Analyzes all inventory discrepancy & develops improvement action plans.
• Organizes team members to perform daily checks and maintenance on their production equipment.
• Execution of the 5S plans, including housekeeping, making problems visible and standardizing activity for all Team Members.
• Develops the team’s 5S improvement plan for warehouse and external areas.
• Initiates, develops, leads and implements the continuous improvement plans.
• Trains & develops multi-skilled Team Members.
• Trains & develops backup.
• Other duties as assigned that are within the duties of a Team Leader level position.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE:

• 1 year of previous Materials Team Leader experience
• Previous experience in automotive manufacturing environment preferred

REQUIREMENTS:

• Understanding receiving process, OSD Forms, ASN process.
• Be able to use Microsoft Word, Excel and SAP, or proven ability to learn
• Able to read, write, and perform basic math skills (includes basic algebra, fractions, geometry).
• Must have the ability to carry out instructions, provided in written, oral or diagram forms.
• Basic understanding of TPM principles would be beneficial.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and product and process specifications.
• Ability to prepare routine reports and correspondence.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Flexibility to work long hours and other work schedules as needed
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Extensive standing, walking, climbing, stooping, bending over, reaching, twisting, arm wrist and hand motion, pushing, pulling
• Manual dexterity
• Good visual ability
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts and vehicles
• Skin exposure to chemical – based fluids such as coolant, drawing compounds, lubricating oils, etc

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• This job is frequently performed on the production plant floor and may be performed in multiple machine areas/booths
• Varying temperatures (cold to hot)
• Infrequent exposure to outside weather environment
• Fast – paced work environment
• Small, confined space around some machines/equipment
• Wet, slippery floors in some areas

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We are committed to the safety and health of our employees. We adhere to social distancing recommendations and other protocols, ensuring a safe work environment for all.