MRS - Group Leader

As a Group Leader at Tenneco Sint-Truiden, you will be at the heart of our production operations, leading a team to ensure that Monroe® OE shock absorbers are manufactured to the highest standards. You’ll manage production activities, focus on safety, quality, and efficiency, and foster continuous improvement within your team. This is a hands-on leadership role, perfect for someone with a passion for optimizing processes and developing people.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safety Leadership:

  • Lead monthly safety meetings, conduct risk assessments, and ensure prompt investigations of any accidents or near misses.

  • Oversee all safety measures in your area, working proactively to eliminate hazards and create a safe working environment.

  • Analyze and address safety incidents, implementing preventative actions to avoid future occurrences.

• Quality Management:

  • Ensure production meets all quality standards and specifications for Monroe® shock absorbers.

  • Lead efforts to identify and resolve any quality issues on the production line, ensuring effective corrective actions are taken.

  • Implement quality control checks and collaborate with other departments to meet quality objectives and maintain our reputation for excellence.

• Operational Excellence:

  • Plan and coordinate daily production activities, ensuring that production schedules are met while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

  • Resolve any production issues promptly to minimize downtime and ensure smooth operations.

  • Play a key role in new product launches, coordinating resources and troubleshooting challenges to ensure successful rollouts.

• Materials & Equipment Management:

  • Manage materials and components efficiently, ensuring that production supplies are properly issued and returned.

  • Oversee equipment maintenance and improvements, ensuring that the production line operates at optimal capacity.

  • Work closely with the maintenance team and engineering departments to address any equipment issues and support new tooling requirements.

• Continuous Improvement:

  • Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives within your production area, applying continuous improvement techniques to enhance productivity and cost efficiency.

  • Set and track performance goals for your team, focusing on year-over-year improvements in efficiency and output.

  • Collaborate with the Area Manager to identify and implement process improvement opportunities that drive better performance and cost leadership.

• Employee Development:

  • Develop and mentor team members, providing regular feedback and training to enhance their skills and performance.

  • Foster a collaborative and engaged team culture, encouraging open communication and teamwork.

  • Support the hiring and onboarding of new employees, ensuring they are properly integrated into the team and trained to meet production demands.

Qualifications:

• Master degree from technical university

• Strong knowledge of Lean Production and 5S principles, a strong continuous improvement mindset’

• People management skills

• Proficient in MS Office; experience with quality control tools, gauges, and techniques is a plus

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to read, write, and interpret technical documents

• Strong problem-solving abilities, capable of addressing production challenges in a fast-paced environment

• Experience working with automotive production equipment such as metal bending, welding, forming, and assembly is beneficial

Ready to take your leadership skills to the next level? Join Tenneco and lead our team in delivering world-class Monroe® OE shock absorbers to the automotive industry.

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