Production Lead - Line Trainer & Problem Solver

Tenneco; Smithville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco is seeking a production operator/welder to join our direct manufacturing team in Smithville, Tennessee. The role involves performing standard operator tasks, adhering to safety policies, and supporting line problems and changeovers.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of manufacturing experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work at takt time within a team environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1 year of manufacturing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs tasks / standard work of production operator or welders in the work area.
• Understand safety policies, practices and rules for the assigned area including HazCom labels, MSDS and LOTO.
• Promote safety within the cell and respond to injuries or illnesses.
• Communicate staffing needs to the Production Supervisor.
• Monitor job rotation schedules and escalate issues.
• Provide first response to line problems and document issues for resolution.
• Demonstrate teamwork and coordinate training of associates.
• Facilitate build sequence following standardized work.
• Maintain 5S in the workplace and escalate when necessary.
• Assist with changeovers, troubleshooting and first piece inspection processes.
• Provide daily updates to the Supervisor.

Skills

Multiple priorities

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Measuring devices

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Job description

Tenneco is seeking a production operator/welder to join our direct manufacturing team in Smithville, Tennessee. The role involves performing standard operator tasks, adhering to safety policies, and supporting line problems and changeovers.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of manufacturing experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work at takt time within a team environment.