Job Description

JOB TITLE: Production Manager

JOB CODE: 40500193

JOB LEVEL: B10

FUNCTION: Operations

SUBFUNCTION: Manufacturing

REPORTS TO: Plant Manager or Operations Manager

DIRECT REPORTS: Production Supervisor I; Production Supervisor II

JOB SUMMARY:

The Operations Manager is responsible for directing the day-to-day operations for manufacturing and maintenance functions.  In addition, the Operations Manager is responsible for plant safety, meeting operating budgets, promoting a total quality environment, and satisfying the overall goals of Tenneco Automotive.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review production orders and/or schedules in order to direct the workforce, optimize plant resources and productivity performance. 
• Plan production operations; establish priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
• Coordinate manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications.
• Review production and operating reports, resolve operational and manufacturing problems to minimize costs and prevent operational delays.
• Develop or revise standard operational and working practices and observe workers to ensure compliance with standards.
• Employee must perform his/her job within acceptable safety, environmental, quality, productivity and performance standards as outlined in plant policies, handbooks and applicable work instructions.
• Review overtime as required/requested.
• Compile, store and retrieve production data.
• Review maintenance reports resolving problems to minimize costs and improve operating efficiencies.  Oversee the scheduling and completion of preventative maintenance tasks.
• Plan manufacturing engineering duties along with plants Kaizen activities to improve safety, quality, increase efficiency and reduce scrap.  Develop and monitor and annual operation plan (AOP).
• Direct and facilitate BOS.

*This list may not be all-inclusive and may include other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficient in Lean principles
• Excellent leadership skills, human resource skills and written and verbal skills.
• Sufficient technical knowledge of the manufacturing, production, and materials process to assure that cost effective methods are implemented.
• Sufficient knowledge of finance, accounting, and legal issues to effectively manage the operation.
• Operations and facilities management experience/manufacturing and or production line experience
• Project management experience and working knowledge of SAP/MRP systems.
• Minimum of five years leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• MS Office proficiency with advanced working knowledge of Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills 
• SAP knowledge strongly preferred.

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.)

• Office environment – includes, but not limited to, artificial lighting, computers, telephones, desks, temperature controlled.
• Manufacturing environment – includes, but not limited to, artificial lighting, machine/equipment noise, some welding exhaust, non-controlled temperatures, and PPE required.
• Some travel which could include an overnight stay.

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.)

• Ability to sit frequently for extended periods of time.
• Ability to move about the plant in both the office and manufacturing areas.
• Ability to travel occasionally.
• Manual dexterity for computer work.
• Ability to communicate in an effective manner.

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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.