Continuous Improvement Manager
Tenneco, Blacksburg, VA, United States
Continuous Improvement Manager
The Continuous Improvement Manager will lead the site’s continuous improvement initiatives designed to eliminate non-value-added activities while improving operational excellence. This position ensures existing processes maintain a high level of performance while continuously reviewing and refining those processes. This individual will be responsible for the establishment of an operational excellence culture throughout all plant operations with emphasis on sustainable development. This role will also champion the adoption and utilization of Tenneco’s internal resources related to continuous improvement standards and initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and identify continuous improvement projects
Perform gap analysis to identify deficiencies in business processes, programs, and recommend adjustments.
Identify process deficiencies directly impacting plant profitability.
Lead cross-functional project teams to implement change and drive continuous improvement.
Use appropriate problem-solving tools to provide rapid improvement with sustainable results.
Plan budget and manage costs related to operational excellence initiatives.
Directly supervise, train, and mentor full-time continuous improvement assigned resources.
Build project plans for continuous improvement initiatives, resources, timelines, and critical paths.
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
Minimum 5+ years’ experience in operations required.
Experience in a Continuous Improvement function.
Must have thorough understanding of cycle time reduction, waste reduction, yield improvement, productivity and throughput improvement.
Hands‑on experience using Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement methods (Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, TQM).
Proven leadership skills to coach and lead teams to fully deliver chartered objectives and projects.
Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification highly preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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The Continuous Improvement Manager will lead the site’s continuous improvement initiatives designed to eliminate non-value-added activities while improving operational excellence. This position ensures existing processes maintain a high level of performance while continuously reviewing and refining those processes. This individual will be responsible for the establishment of an operational excellence culture throughout all plant operations with emphasis on sustainable development. This role will also champion the adoption and utilization of Tenneco’s internal resources related to continuous improvement standards and initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and identify continuous improvement projects
Perform gap analysis to identify deficiencies in business processes, programs, and recommend adjustments.
Identify process deficiencies directly impacting plant profitability.
Lead cross-functional project teams to implement change and drive continuous improvement.
Use appropriate problem-solving tools to provide rapid improvement with sustainable results.
Plan budget and manage costs related to operational excellence initiatives.
Directly supervise, train, and mentor full-time continuous improvement assigned resources.
Build project plans for continuous improvement initiatives, resources, timelines, and critical paths.
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
Minimum 5+ years’ experience in operations required.
Experience in a Continuous Improvement function.
Must have thorough understanding of cycle time reduction, waste reduction, yield improvement, productivity and throughput improvement.
Hands‑on experience using Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement methods (Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, TQM).
Proven leadership skills to coach and lead teams to fully deliver chartered objectives and projects.
Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification highly preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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