Continuous Improvement Leader — Lean, Training & Ops

Tenneco; South Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco is seeking a CI Senior Specialist to lead continuous improvement efforts across the plant, drive cost performance, and standardize processes. You will partner with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to train, problem-solve, and execute operational initiatives that deliver tangible results.

The ideal candidate has deep Lean manufacturing knowledge and a proven ability to teach and embed CI practices, building a culture of accountability and measurable gains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field is required.
• 2-3 years of experience in operations roles is required.
• 2-3 years of experience driving operational improvement via Lean and CI methods.
• Experience teaching and coaching continuous improvement practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen plant performance, reduce cost, and improve operational consistency.
• Deliver training and coaching to plant personnel on CI methodologies and standard work practices.
• Partner with leaders and frontline teams to identify process variation and sustain improvements.
• Conduct audits and assessments to monitor compliance with standards and drive corrective actions.
• Facilitate kaizen events and improvement workshops focused on productivity, efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Track, analyze, and communicate KPIs to measure progress and support decisions.
• Support development and implementation of plant operating standards for reliable execution.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the plant to simplify processes and accelerate results.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Teaching/Coaching

Problem Solving

Kaizen Facilitation

Data-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Tenneco is seeking a CI Senior Specialist to lead continuous improvement efforts across the plant, drive cost performance, and standardize processes. You will partner with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to train, problem-solve, and execute operational initiatives that deliver tangible results.

The ideal candidate has deep Lean manufacturing knowledge and a proven ability to teach and embed CI practices, building a culture of accountability and measurable gains.