Operations Supervisor (2nd Shift)

Tenneco; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, is seeking an Operations Supervisor for the 7pm to 3am shift. In this role, you will oversee day-to-day production and ensure that manufacturing processes meet quality standards. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

You will lead team meetings, implement continuous improvements, and ensure that safety protocols and company policies are followed. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong decision-making skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Must conduct themselves professionally at all times.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day production and manufacturing activities.
• Lead team meetings and continuous improvement processes.
• Ensure production meets quality standards and customer specifications.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Lean manufacturing principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Management

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

WorkForce Time Keeping and Attendance

SuccessFactors

Job description

Tenneco is one of the world’s leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78.000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off‑highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

OVS – Operations Supervisor (7pm-3am)

PAY GRADE: Salary
REPORTS TO: OVS Operations Value Stream Manager
SHIFT: 7pm – 3am (Flex hours per business needs)

JOB SCOPE: The Operations Supervisor oversees all aspects of day‑to‑day production, manufacturing, and distribution of personnel activities, leads team meetings, and facilitates continuous improvements in the process with emphasis on quality and reduction of cost and waste. Responsible for ensuring the production of a quality product and meeting production/customer specifications while achieving plant productivity objectives.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to identify and correct unsafe situations and/or behaviors and model safety in all you do.
• Report, evaluate, and when necessary investigate all work‑related accidents by identifying the factors contributing to the accident and implement corrective action.
• A team player possessing excellent communication skills and having the ability to plan, prioritize and organize work effectively.
• Able to adapt to a rapidly changing environment, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Assess situations, make judgements, analyze problems (not just symptoms), make logical decisions and carry out the decision made.
• Work as a team with other supervisors to achieve company goals and objectives.
• Thoroughly communicate all needed information with the other shifts.
• Work with management, maintenance, quality, and engineering to solve production challenges.
• Enforce company policies and rules.
• Ensure safe working conditions and rectify any issues.
• Responsible for the training, motivation, discipline, and measuring of employees’ performance as necessary to complete written evaluations of full‑time, direct reports under the guidance of the Value Stream Manager.
• Supervise overall operations by planning, prioritizing, organizing, and delegating work effectively.
• Troubleshoot production and prep lines and coach line operators.
• Ensure general operating procedures and guidelines are followed in production by all personnel.
• Participate as required in continuous improvement teams and provide leadership and support to teams in their efforts to meet and exceed targeted capital costs.
• Employ the principles of lean manufacturing for elimination of waste and optimization of labor efficiencies.
• Correct improper and unsafe work activities to minimize risk.
• Ensure safety documents for direct reports are up‑to‑date and easy to understand.
• Any other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (Engineering, Business, Management) preferred.
• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Minimum of 2+ years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Strong decision‑making skills and proven ability to prioritize department needs.
• Excellent verbal & written communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Experience with WorkForce “Time Keeping and Attendance” is a plus.
• Experience with SuccessFactors is a plus.
• Must be able to hold employees accountable to ensure rules within the Company handbook are being followed and address employee issues and concerns.
• Individual must be able to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

We are committed to the safety and health of our employees. We adhere to social distancing recommendations and other protocols, ensuring a safe work environment for all.