Plant Maintenance Lead: Safety, Uptime & People

Tenneco Inc.; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco Inc. in South Bend, Indiana, seeks a Maintenance & Facilities Supervisor to lead a team of maintenance technicians, ensuring daily readiness and a safe, efficient plant floor.

You will determine task assignments, stay on the floor with the crew, and uphold EHS policies to minimize impact and drive continuous improvement. The role emphasizes strong leadership, preventative maintenance planning, and ongoing development of personnel in a safety-first environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Experience in supervising and coaching employees to meet production needs.
• Competency in Statistical Process Control (SPC).

Responsibilities

• Articulates vision and develops actionable strategies for the team.
• Inclusive leader who communicates clearly and drives continuous improvement.
• Fosters courage and humility to explore ideas and improve processes.
• Executes with disciplined discussion, accountability, and follow-through.
• Reduces reactive work orders by promoting root-cause analysis.
• Monitors workflow and minimizes downtime for technicians.
• Schedules and completes planned preventative maintenance with the Maintenance Manager.
• Keeps abreast of technical changes by training and reading trade publications.
• Develops personnel in the maintenance department.
• Maintains weekly timekeeping, vacation, and attendance records.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Coaching

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

SPC

Job description

Tenneco Inc. in South Bend, Indiana, seeks a Maintenance & Facilities Supervisor to lead a team of maintenance technicians, ensuring daily readiness and a safe, efficient plant floor.

You will determine task assignments, stay on the floor with the crew, and uphold EHS policies to minimize impact and drive continuous improvement. The role emphasizes strong leadership, preventative maintenance planning, and ongoing development of personnel in a safety-first environment.