Lean Value Stream Manager – Manufacturing Ops

Tenneco Inc.; Athens (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco Inc. is seeking an experienced supervisor to lead manufacturing teams in a high‑volume plant in Alabama. The role involves directing production supervisors and engineers, establishing procedures, and coordinating work to meet quality and customer requirements.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in a plant or plant-general-manager role, proven supervisory experience, and knowledge of lean production systems. Strong emphasis on safety and process discipline is essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a plant or general manager role in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of lean production systems.
• Previous supervision experience is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervises Production supervisors, quality engineers, manufacturing engineers, and non-salaried employees.
• Determine work procedures.
• Prepare work schedules and expedite workflow.
• Issue written/oral instructions.
• Assign duties/maintain harmony among employees.
• Provide training to reinforce and advance the Quality Management System
• Prepare reports.
• Responsible for maintaining safe working conditions and enforcing safety policy.
• May give certain authority to assigned staff within their job scope to perform duties, make decisions, and use independent judgments.
• Responsible for ensuring customer requirements are met.

Skills

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

Safety compliance

Training and development

Operations management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Tenneco Inc. is seeking an experienced supervisor to lead manufacturing teams in a high‑volume plant in Alabama. The role involves directing production supervisors and engineers, establishing procedures, and coordinating work to meet quality and customer requirements.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in a plant or plant-general-manager role, proven supervisory experience, and knowledge of lean production systems. Strong emphasis on safety and process discipline is essential.