Job Description

Job Description

Tenneco is one of the world's leading designers, manufacturers and marketers serving the light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial and aftermarket industries. Our colleagues throughout 25 countries around the world work as one team, driving advancements that help our customers get the most from every vehicle, every ride, every race, and every journey. With our product portfolio, dedication to quality, global reach, entrepreneurial setting and competitive strength, we're at a great place to build a lasting career.

We are looking for a Group Leader to join our Angola team on a 6PM - 3AM split shift. You will be responsible for supervising hourly direct and indirect-labor employees and all manufacturing activities within assigned areas and for utilizing available resources in the most efficient and economical manner consistent with standard work procedures, work instructions, quality standards, and safety parameters.

The team is ready to act immediately on those candidates who are the best fit for the role. You'll first hear from someone in Talent Acquisition to schedule a phone screen, and then the next step will be a personal interview with our Hiring Manager. We pride ourselves on moving through processes quickly, and you can be sure of transparency and prompt communication throughout.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Facilitate continuous improvement by leading the attainment of shop-floor Business Operating System (BOS) metrics to support the plant's annual goals
* Promote and enforce environmental, health, and safety regulations and maintain a clean, orderly, and organized floor in compliance with - and in support of - our 5-S Process for the specific purpose of reducing on-the-job injuries and the Total Event Rate (TER)
* Plan, coordinate, and supervise the activities of assigned personnel to efficiently and productively meet production schedules and to hold employees accountable for their performance
* Utilize available resources to meet customers' needs and established quality standards
* Administer and enforce Company policies and plant rules and issue discipline as appropriate, in conjunction and coordination with the Human Resources Manager
* Ensure effective employee/labor relations in a union environment, treating our people with dignity and respect and handling first-step grievances through appropriate answers in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Continuously monitor equipment and coordinate operational issues with Maintenance to ensure optimal machine up-time and minimal downtime
* Remain constantly vigilant for TVM opportunities and cost-reduction ideas and implement such actions that are deemed worthwhile in a timely manner
* Participate in all applicable elements of the ISO 14001 and TS 16949 standards to ensure the plant is continuously prepared for internal and external audits

Required Experience

* High school diploma or GED; college degree preferred
* 2-5 years experience in manufacturing supervision or related activity
* Sound communications skills
* Strong interpersonal abilities
* Ability to efficiently use computer software, including Word, Excel, Access, and Lotus Notes
* Flexibility and willingness to work any shift and/or split shifts