Continuous Improvement Specialist

Tenneco; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to drive site CI initiatives, reduce non-value added activities, and promote operational excellence. You will mentor teams, lead projects, and implement best practices across plant operations.

Requires a Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years in operations with a Lean/Six Sigma mindset; Black Belt preferred. Strong problem-solving, project management, and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3–5 years operations experience.
• Black Belt preferred.
• Experience leading CI projects/programs.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, and TQM.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive development and implementation of CI projects aligned to strategic plans.
• Design procedures and methods for operational processes.
• Identify and sustain changes with the focused factory team.
• Mentor employees to realize benefits of CI initiatives.
• Identify and prioritize CI opportunities with site teams.
• Lead projects from idea to execution; provide strategic insight.
• Mentor CI leadership and frontline staff.
• Assist in strategy development, planning, and execution as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Process improvement

Change management

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.