Continuous Improvement Specialist

Tenneco; Marshall (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco is hiring a Continuous Improvement Specialist to drive site CI initiatives and eliminate non-value added activities. This role supports an operational excellence culture and focuses on sustainable development across plant operations.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years in operations, Lean/Six Sigma expertise, and strong project leadership. You will mentor teams and partner with site leaders to deliver efficiency gains and standardized processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years experience in operations.
• Black Belt certification preferred.
• Experience guiding team progress for continuous improvement projects/programs.
• Experience designing, implementing and leading continuous improvement projects/programs.
• Must have thorough understanding of cycle time reduction, waste reduction, yield improvement, productivity and throughput.
• Hands-on experience using Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement methods (LEAN, TPM, Six Sigma, TQM).
• Proven leadership skills to coach and lead teams to fully deliver chartered objectives and projects.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Applications: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Be a self-starter with excellent organizational skills in planning and organizing to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
• Advanced problem solving capabilities, attention to detail and numerical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development and implementation of Continuous Improvement projects consistent with and in support of the strategic plan and business operating plan.
• Assist in designing new procedures and methods for operational processes.
• By utilizing projects charters with deliverables, will work with site leaders to identify, modify, and sustain desired changes including reducing waste and improving inefficiencies.
• Mentor/train employees to realize benefits from all continuous improvement initiatives and act as a change agent to the site/organization.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and prioritize improvement opportunities with the focused factory team.
• Lead projects and initiatives from idea generation to strategic execution. Provide strategic insight and evaluation of the organizations progression.
• Act as a mentor for the Continuous Improvement leadership, supervisory staff and front line personnel.
• Participate in developing and influencing strategy, planning, and execution depending on project or initiative needs.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Change Management

Project Leadership

Process Improvement

Cycle Time Reduction

Waste Reduction

Productivity Improvement

Throughput Improvement

Data Analysis

Cross-functional Leadership

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Continuous Improvement Specialist

Job Description

This position will drive the execution of the site’s continuous improvement initiatives designed to eliminate non-value added activities while improving operational excellence. Assists in the identification and proliferation of manufacturing best practices. Will be responsible for the support of an operational excellence culture throughout all plant operations with emphasis on sustainable development.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Drive the development and implementation of Continuous Improvement projects consistent with and in support of the strategic plan and business operating plan.
• Assist in designing new procedures and methods for operational processes.
• By utilizing projects charters with deliverables, will work with site leaders to identify, modify, and sustain desired changes including reducing waste and improving inefficiencies.
• Mentor/train employees to realize benefits from all continuous improvement initiatives and act as a change agent to the site/organization.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and prioritize improvement opportunities with the focused factory team.
• Lead projects and initiatives from idea generation to strategic execution. Provide strategic insight and evaluation of the organizations progression.
• Act as a mentor for the Continuous Improvement leadership, supervisory staff and front line personnel.
• Participate in developing and influencing strategy, planning, and execution depending on project or initiative needs.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years experience in operations.
• Black Belt certification preferred.
• Experience guiding team progress for continuous improvement projects/programs.
• Experience designing, implementing and leading continuous improvement projects/programs.
• Must have thorough understanding of cycle time reduction, waste reduction, yield improvement, productivity and throughput improvement.
• Hands-on experience using Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement methods (LEAN, TPM, Six Sigma, TQM).
• Proven leadership skills to coach and lead teams to fully deliver chartered objectives and projects.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Applications: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Be a self-starter with excellent organizational skills in planning and organizing to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
• Advanced problem solving capabilities, attention to detail and numerical aptitude.

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, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.