Operational Excellence & Process Improvement Lead

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

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.