About this role
<p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif">At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be <em>better than</em> best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values – radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win – or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif">With a product portfolio as expansive as it is innovative, an obsessive commitment to quality and excellence, and a global presence, we’re all about getting stuff done, so we can win. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif">How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, </span><span style="font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif">the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif">Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif"><br>Want to learn more about who we are? Check out </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tenneco.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7CRyan.Candela%40tenneco.com%7C882079d7a375486d4ca808dd5b4bb976%7C6eec918bf65444a7ac1aabfdb64e694e%7C0%7C0%7C638767102965296131%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=9gs07jiDQYGAr9h%2FSQT3XbI%2F4fXk0xzFFSy5tL5QN%2Bw%3D&reserved=0"><span style="font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif;color:blue">our website</span></a></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif"> to discover </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tenneco.com%2Fcareers%2Flife-at-tenneco&data=05%7C02%7CRyan.Candela%40tenneco.com%7C882079d7a375486d4ca808dd5b4bb976%7C6eec918bf65444a7ac1aabfdb64e694e%7C0%7C0%7C638767102965307338%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=li7PwZBTjY4DKR3PVx2%2FIcdOPFHCt2obGI3GTXY0nzw%3D&reserved=0"><span style="font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif;color:blue">the Tenneco Way</span></a></span></p><p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">The Continuous Improvement Leader is responsible for driving measurable operational performance improvements while building sustainable systems, capabilities, and culture. This role blends hands-on execution with strategic leadership, owning both project delivery and the development of a robust continuous improvement operating system.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">Key Responsibilities</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">Drive Business Results </span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Lead and deliver high-impact CI projects targeting: </span></li> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="circle"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%">Throughput</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%">Cost reduction</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%">Downtime elimination</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%">Quality improvements</span></li> </ul> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Analyze downtime, scrap, and process inefficiencies to identify root causes</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Facilitate Kaizen events, workshops, and rapid improvement activities</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Partner with operations to implement and sustain solutions</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">Build CI System & Structure </span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Establish standardized CI tools, methods, and routines across the site</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Build KPI dashboards, scorecards, and visibility systems</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Drive governance: project prioritization, tracking, and accountability</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Implement daily management systems and performance rhythms</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">Developing People & Culture</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Train and coach leaders, engineers, and supervisors in Lean thinking</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Build CI capability across the organization (not just own projects)</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Drive adoption of disciplined problem-solving and data-driven decisions</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Lead cultural transformation toward accountability and continuous improvement</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">Strategic Alignment</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Align CI initiatives with site and business priorities</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Identify and prioritize highest ROI opportunities</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Provide clear reporting to leadership on: </span></li> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="circle"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%">Impact</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%">Risks</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%">Pipeline</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%">ROI</span></li> </ul> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">Qualifications</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Operations, etc.)</span></li> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="circle"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%">Process Engineering Preferred</span></li> </ul> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">5–10 years of CI / manufacturing experience</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Lean / Six Sigma certification (Black Belt preferred)</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Proven ability to: </span></li> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="circle"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%">Deliver measurable results</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%">Lead cross-functional teams</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%">Influence without authority</span></li> </ul> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">Critical Success Traits </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">This is where you tailor to your business reality:</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Bias for action</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%"> – delivers results, not just frameworks</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Strong floor presence</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%"> – not a “conference room CI leader”</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Able to challenge operations constructively</span></strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Balances doing vs teaching</span></strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">High accountability and follow-through</span></strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Comfortable in imperfect / evolving environments</span></strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%"> </span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">What Makes This Role Different</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Not just a CI “coach” — must deliver tangible results</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Not just a project leader — must build systems and capability</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Direct influence on plant performance and profitability</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.25in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">Travel Requirements</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">This position will work in the Napoleon OH plant 2 days per week and the Angola IN plant 2 days per week. 5th day in one of the plants or from home.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p><p><strong>Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities</strong></p>