Operations Manager

Tenneco; Brunswick (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco Inc. in Brunswick, Ohio, is seeking an Operations Manager to lead day-to-day plant operations, set strategies, and drive performance across safety, quality, productivity, and morale.

You will manage a team of salaried and hourly staff, own the plant’s P&L performance, ensure compliance with safety and environmental rules, and partner with the union and leadership to meet business goals. Strong lean and continuous improvement experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in manufacturing, engineering, or related field.
• 7–10 years of manufacturing experience (preferred).
• Experience in at least three of: hourly supervision, quality or engineering, maintenance, HR, or operations management.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe workplace by complying with safety and environmental rules.
• Lead and manage the operations team, set goals, and conduct performance reviews.
• Own P&L performance, analyze costs, margins, and productivity.
• Ensure adherence to labor agreements and plant policies.
• Act as a company representative and leader for performance initiatives.
• Oversee Quality Management System processes for manufacturing and delivery.
• Align operations with customer requirements and optimize capacity and methods.
• Drive lean improvements and maintain clear cross-functional communication.
• Ensure compliance with laws and corporate policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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Manage day-to-day plant operations by establishing strategy, objectives, and standards to meet business goals. Responsible for achieving or exceeding expected performance levels in safety, customer satisfaction, employee productivity, financial performance, quality, work ethic, and morale. The Operations Manager is the key decision maker when it comes to near-term and long-term strategy through data analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure and promote a safe working environment by maintaining compliance with all safety and environmental rules, requirements, and procedures.
• Lead and manage operations team by establishing goals and objectives and determining actions that support the plant’s overall objectives. Conduct periodic performance reviews for all salaried employees under the position’s supervision and support their training and professional development.
• Own operations profit and loss performance, including cost analysis and improvement opportunities, product margins, purchase price variance goals, and manufacturing productivity.
• Understand and operate within current plant guidelines and policies, including maintaining a working knowledge of the labor agreement with the local union.
• Serve as a leader and company representative, setting the standard for performance-related activities within the assigned area of responsibility.
• Serve as the process owner for the Quality Management System process for Manufacturing and Delivery.
• Understand customer requirements and determine how to deploy and manage people, equipment, and tooling to meet those requirements and support plant objectives.
• Perform capacity analysis as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve work methods and processes through lean operations principles and continuous improvement.
• Maintain effective communication throughout the functional areas, including with the hourly workforce, salaried workforce, suppliers, customers, and, when necessary, the community.
• Ensure that all operations business activities are conducted in accordance with plant and corporate policies and all applicable local, state, and federal laws and requirements.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of seven to ten years of manufacturing experience, or an equivalent combination of formal education and experience.

Firsthand experience is required in at least three of the following areas:

• Hourly supervision
• Quality management or engineering
• Manufacturing engineering
• Maintenance management
• Human resources management
• Operations management

Required Skills and Traits

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Effective organizational and leadership skills
• Sound judgment and decision-making ability
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and drive accountability
• Commitment to safety, quality, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement