Production Lead: Safety-First Operator & Troubleshooter

Tenneco; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco seeks a Production Operator to join the direct manufacturing team. You will perform standard operator and welder duties in the work area, with about 95% focused on core tasks and 5% on changeovers, troubleshooting, first piece inspection, and training in the cell.

Following documented standardized work and maintaining 5S in the workplace are essential. Candidates need 1 year of manufacturing experience and a high school diploma, with strong communication and problem‑solving abilities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year manufacturing experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing work requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Mechanical aptitude; ability to learn PM and minor machine adjustments.

Responsibilities

• Performs tasks/standard work of production operator or welders in the work area.
• Understands safety policies and HazCom labels, MSDS, LOTO procedures.
• Promotes safety within the cell and reports injuries or illnesses.
• Communicates staffing needs to Production Supervisor.
• Monitors the job rotation schedule and escalates issues.
• Provides first response to line problems; documents and follows up for resolution.
• Demonstrates teamwork and coordinates training of associates.
• Ensures build sequence follows documented standardized work.
• Maintains 5S in the workplace and elevates where necessary.
• Assists with changeovers, troubleshooting and first-piece inspection processes.
• Provides daily updates on operations to Supervisor.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Measuring devices

Cell operator skills

Mechanical aptitude

Analytical problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Professional conduct

Training buddy certification

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Tenneco seeks a Production Operator to join the direct manufacturing team. You will perform standard operator and welder duties in the work area, with about 95% focused on core tasks and 5% on changeovers, troubleshooting, first piece inspection, and training in the cell.

Following documented standardized work and maintaining 5S in the workplace are essential. Candidates need 1 year of manufacturing experience and a high school diploma, with strong communication and problem‑solving abilities.