What are the responsibilities and job description for the Continuous Improvement Lead position at Tenneco?
About the Role
In this key position at Tenneco, you will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of continuous improvement strategies across our global operations. As a seasoned professional with expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and Process Improvement, you will serve as a trusted advisor and Subject Matter Expert on Continuous Improvement.
Main Accountabilities:
- Leverage your expertise to facilitate projects aimed at driving operational excellence and identifying areas for cost reduction and process performance improvement.
- Develop and maintain a robust CI implementation schedule for assigned projects, ensuring timely progress updates and comprehensive documentation.
- Design and deliver impactful CI training programs at all levels of the Plant, empowering employees to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead kaizen events to resolve quality issues and concerns, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
What We're Looking For:
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with a proven track record of driving Lean, Six Sigma, and Process Improvement initiatives.
- Hold a Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification, demonstrating your expertise in these critical areas.
- Be an exceptional communicator with excellent interpersonal skills, able to engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Have experience with Constraint Management and controlled problem-solving tests.
- Demonstrate analytical thinking and the ability to operate independently under tight deadlines.
- Familiarity with writing standardized work is essential.
