Sr. Manager-Machine Building & Tooling

Tenneco; Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 2,000,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco Philippines is looking for a Sr. Manager in the Machine Building Division to lead strategic planning, capital project execution, and manufacturing excellence.

The role requires steering cross-functional teams, aligning with business goals, and delivering value through efficient project management across mechanical systems and automation. The candidate will drive Industry 4.0 adoption, Lean initiatives, and high-performance teamwork while ensuring safety, quality, and customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required; Master’s or MBA preferred.
• 20+ years in Machine Building, SPM, industrial automation, or capital equipment.
• Proven leadership managing large-scale machine-building operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Machine Building strategy and budget.
• Oversee project execution from concept to commissioning with on-time delivery.
• Drive Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across operations.
• Develop high-performing teams and leadership pipeline.

Skills

Machine Building Operations

Automation & Robotics

Lean Manufacturing

Financial & Budget Management

Strategic Planning

Leadership & Change Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's Degree / MBA preferred

Job description

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Position: Sr. Manager - Machine Building Division, Job grade B11

DIMENSION OF THE JOB

This position will provide strategic leadership and end-to-end accountability for the Machine Building function, encompassing project execution, engineering integration, manufacturing, assembly, testing, commissioning, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role is responsible for driving organizational growth through efficient execution of capital projects, technology adoption, cost optimization, and development of high-performing teams while ensuring delivery excellence, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.

MAJOR ROLE OF THE POSITION:

Strategic & Business Leadership

• Define and execute the Machine Building strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead annual business planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and capital investments.
• Drive profitability, productivity, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Champion technology adoption, automation, in line with Industry 4.0 guidelines.

Project & Operations Management

• Oversee successful execution of machine-building projects from concept to commissioning.
• Ensure delivery of projects within agreed timelines, budget, quality, and performance parameters.
• Optimize manufacturing, assembly, testing, integration, and commissioning processes.
• Establish governance mechanisms to monitor project and operational performance.

CFT

• Partner with MEG, Production and Safety functions to align the machine capability requirement
• Drive technology benchmark and create qualitative cost-effective solution
• Drive cost optimization, value engineering, and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Monitor project costing, operational efficiency, and financial performance.

Operational Excellence

• Lead Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement programs.
• Standardize processes and implement best practices across machine-building operations.
• Leverage data analytics to drive decision-making and performance improvement.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Foster a culture of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Drive 5S, process discipline, risk management, and audit effectiveness.
• Ensure adherence to organizational and customer quality standards.

Stakeholder Management

• Manage key stakeholder relationships and executive-level engagements.
• Support business growth through technical leadership and strategic customer partnerships.
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and successful project outcomes.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Build and lead high-performing teams through coaching, succession planning, and capability development.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Strengthen leadership pipelines and organizational capability.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master's Degree/MBA preferred).
• 20+ years of experience in Machine Building/SPM, Industrial Automation, or Capital Equipment industries.
• Proven leadership experience managing large-scale machine-building operations and complex projects.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Machine Building & SPM Operations
• Automation, PLC, CNC & Robotics
• Lean Manufacturing & Operational Excellence
• Financial & Budget Management
• Strategic Planning & Business Transformation
• Leadership & Change Management

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Achievement of Revenue, Profitability, and Cost-Saving Targets
• On-Time and Within-Budget Project Delivery
• Productivity and Operational Efficiency ImprovementsCustomer Satisfaction & Project Acceptance
• Quality, Safety, and Compliance Performance
• Talent Development and Leadership Bench Strength