Lean Operations Supervisor - Manufacturing (Unionized)

Tenneco Inc.; Lake City (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco Inc. in Minnesota is seeking a production supervisor to oversee unionized hourly staff in a manufacturing setting. You will ensure quality output at controlled costs, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate with management to meet production schedules.

The role emphasizes safety, lean principles, and multi-skill training, with daily interaction across departments and the Union to maintain smooth operations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the department manager and the management team to attain departmental objectives. Interact with production control, quality services personnel, team leaders, engineering, maintenance, EH&S, Human Resources and the Union.
• Supervise employees and assign work to meet production schedules; provide shift-to-shift continuity.
• Enforce plant rules covered by labor contract; resolve labor problems or promptly refer to Production Manager for resolution; maintain two-way communications between management and hourly employees.
• Ensure safety targets are met through consistent application of team member training, real-time feedback, intervention and record keeping.
• Maintain scrap levels within acceptable limits through the application of quality control programs, use of process documentation, inspection of product quality, and fast reaction to and resolution of quality problems.
• Meet predetermined annual goals in the areas of labor productivity, Equipment OAE, cost reduction, scrap reduction, safety performance, absenteeism and continuous improvement.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining application of lean philosophy and tools.
• Control and audit 5S system.
• Oversee and participate in the training of new employees. Ensure the continuous multi-skill training of team members is completed in adherence to training schedule and maintain training records.
• Coach team leaders and team members in team work, continuous improvement philosophy and ensure that lean production rules are adhered to.
• Provide real-time feedback to team members, counsel and discipline as needed.
• Adhere to all Environmental Health & Safety process, procedures and governmental regulations.
• Learn and understand all policies related to Environmental Health & Safety and ensure team members are compliant.
• Report any observed facility non-conformances to the EHS manager or coordinator.
• Learn and master multiple software systems related to production, quality, EH&S, and HR.
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture, and follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
• Potentially work in a noisy, dusty and/or oily conditions/environment with fluctuating temperatures.
• Perform any other tasks, duties or special projects as assigned or required by management.

Job description

Tenneco Inc. in Minnesota is seeking a production supervisor to oversee unionized hourly staff in a manufacturing setting. You will ensure quality output at controlled costs, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate with management to meet production schedules.

The role emphasizes safety, lean principles, and multi-skill training, with daily interaction across departments and the Union to maintain smooth operations and compliance.