Lean Manufacturing Operations Leader

Tenneco; Lake City (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco in Lake City, Minnesota, is seeking a hands-on supervisor to lead a unionized hourly manufacturing team. You will ensure quality products, meet production schedules, and foster a safe, cost-conscious operation.

You will coach team leaders, enforce labor contract rules, apply lean tools, and develop multi-skill training while maintaining strong communication between management and shop floor.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising unionized hourly employees.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Ability to meet production schedules and optimize cost.
• Strong safety compliance and training implementation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise unionized hourly employees and coordinate with department manager to meet production goals.
• Assign work and ensure shift-to-shift continuity to meet schedules.
• Enforce labor contract rules; resolve issues or escalate to Production Manager.
• Ensure safety targets through training, feedback, and record keeping.
• Maintain scrap levels and apply quality control processes to prevent defects.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Lean manufacturing

Safety awareness

Communication

Tools

ERP systems

Quality systems

Job description

Tenneco in Lake City, Minnesota, is seeking a hands-on supervisor to lead a unionized hourly manufacturing team. You will ensure quality products, meet production schedules, and foster a safe, cost-conscious operation.

You will coach team leaders, enforce labor contract rules, apply lean tools, and develop multi-skill training while maintaining strong communication between management and shop floor.