Tenneco · 1 hour ago
Production Manager
Seward, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expTenneco is a company focused on achieving operational excellence in manufacturing. The Production Manager will lead and manage production operations, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and performance standards while fostering team development and continuous improvement.
AutomotiveIndustrial DesignIndustrial ManufacturingInnovation ManagementManufacturingOperating SystemsProduct Design
Responsibilities
Lead and manage daily production activities to ensure safe, efficient, and timely execution of production plans
Own and drive performance against departmental KPIs, including Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Productivity, and Engagement
Ensure production output meets customer requirements for quantity, quality, and on-time delivery
Monitor and manage production area financial performance, including scrap, MRO, overtime, and other controllable costs
Ensure strict adherence to all safety, quality, and environmental standards, policies, and procedures
Drive execution of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities according to defined standards and schedules
Ensure Standard Work Sheets (SWS) and 5S standards are implemented, maintained, and continuously improved
Lead root cause analysis and structured problem-solving efforts (e.g., 8D, A3, DMAIC) for internal and customer issues
Prepare, present, and follow through on customer 8D reports as required
Lead corrective actions from internal/external audits and Gemba walks to closure
Directly lead, coach, and develop supervisors/team leaders and production teams
Ensure training plans and multi-skill matrices are maintained and aligned to operational needs
Build technical and soft-skill capability within the team through structured development and coaching
Ensure daily management routines and leader standard work are executed consistently by direct reports
Foster a positive, accountable, and high-engagement team culture aligned with plant values
Actively lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost
Identify waste and implement lean manufacturing principles and best practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree preferred (Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related field)
Minimum of five (5) years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience leading production teams and managing KPIs strongly preferred
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced working knowledge of Excel
Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, quality systems, TPM, and lean principles
Demonstrated leadership and decision-making ability
Strong communication and conflict-management skills
Proven people development and coaching capability
Excellent time management, planning, and organizational skills
Results-driven with strong accountability
Structured problem-solving mindset
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Frequent use of hands for handling, feeling, and operating equipment or materials
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds; occasionally more with assistance
Manufacturing environment with variable temperatures (hot and cold)
Moderate to high noise levels; hearing protection required
Preferred
Experience leading production teams and managing KPIs strongly preferred
SAP or similar ERP system experience strongly preferred
Company
Tenneco
Tenneco is a manufacturing company that designs and markets automotive products.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$800MKey Investors
Apollo
2025-02-24Private Equity
2022-02-23Acquired
2021-03-17Post Ipo Debt· $800M
Leadership Team
Chintan Sopariwala
Executive Vice President, Chief Transformation Officer
John Patouhas CPA, CGMA
Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
Recent News
Tenneco Automotive Operating Company Inc.
2025-12-02
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