Senior Lean & Continuous Improvement Lead

Tenneco Inc.; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco Inc. is seeking a CI Manager to lead continuous improvement within the plant, driving operational excellence, cost performance, and standardization.

You will partner with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to improve results through training, process improvement, problem-solving, and disciplined execution. The ideal candidate brings deep operations experience, strong Lean manufacturing knowledge, and the ability to influence at all levels while building a culture of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field required.
• 2–3 years of experience in operations roles required.
• 2–3 years of experience driving operational improvement through Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies required.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, coach, and embed continuous improvement practices across teams.
• Experience leading kaizen events, process improvement initiatives, and cost reduction efforts in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen plant performance, reduce cost, and improve operational consistency
• Deliver training and coaching to plant personnel on continuous improvement methodologies and standard work practices
• Partner with leaders and frontline teams to identify process variation, close performance gaps, and sustain improvements
• Conduct audits and assessments to monitor compliance with operational standards and drive corrective actions where needed
• Facilitate kaizen events and improvement workshops focused on productivity, efficiency, and cost reduction
• Track, analyze, and communicate key performance indicators to measure progress and support decision-making
• Support the development and implementation of plant operating standards that enable reliable execution and long-term performance gains
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the plant to simplify processes, strengthen accountability, and accelerate results

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Problem Solving

Root Cause Analysis

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Thinking

Change Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Job description

Tenneco Inc. is seeking a CI Manager to lead continuous improvement within the plant, driving operational excellence, cost performance, and standardization.

You will partner with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to improve results through training, process improvement, problem-solving, and disciplined execution. The ideal candidate brings deep operations experience, strong Lean manufacturing knowledge, and the ability to influence at all levels while building a culture of