At Tenneco, we’re on a mission. Lean Culture Ambassador : You lead by example, cultivating a Lean culture across all plants under your scope. You believe there is always a better way to run our supply chain — and you live by it. Supply Chain Strategist : You co-develop the strategic roadmap for your region’s supply chain, adapted to plant maturity and complexity. You leverage and enrich our supply chain playbook to scale initiatives that deliver breakthrough SQDC results.
• You are the regional source of technical lean skillset to establish processes.
• Data-Driven Decision-Maker : You trust data, and you expect others to do the same. You balance analysis with action, using data as your compass, not a crutch.
Supply Chain Managers : You will coach Site Supply Chain leaders on foundational practices such as Daily Management, Visual Management, Problem Solving, and Action Planning. You will also support them in structuring and executing KPI management routines, shaping project pipelines tied to their Value Stream Maps (VSMs), and facilitating workshops and kaizens aligned to their VSM-based continuous improvement roadmaps.
• This includes driving improvements in demand planning, capacity management, production scheduling, and weekly S&OE. You will work together to track incoming materials, maintain optimal raw material inventory levels, streamline logistics inbound routes, and reduce lead times in partnership with procurement, logistics, and customs, helping to mitigate global supply risks and strengthen supplier relationships.
• Material Handling Team : You will partner with the Material Handling team to support both Shop Floor Operations and Data Integrity. Driving Record-Breaking Supply Chain Performance : You will lead the elimination of inefficiencies across the supply chain. You will eliminate the 7 wastes — will drive databacked initiatives that will unlock end-to-end value and set all-time performance records in customer satisfaction, delivery rates, inventory optimization, inventory accuracy, logistics cost reduction, and lead time reduction.
Through relentless coaching, disciplined deployment, and strong cross-functional engagement, you will accelerate the maturity of our P3 Operating System — moving sites from foundational to Bronze, Bronze to Silver, and Silver to Gold. You will also be instrumental in developing and embedding the Supply Chain pillar within our P3 model, ensuring that supply chain excellence is fully integrated into how we operate.
Building a Better-than-Best-in-Class Supply Chain : Your ultimate legacy will be designing and shaping a supply chain that doesn’t just match best-in-class standards— it redefines them. Supply Chain Proven Expertise : Extensive experience in supply chain management, focusing on optimizing processes, reducing lead times, improving customer satisfaction, and ensuring operational efficiency.
• Lean Transformation Cases : Strong background in driving Lean transformations within supply chain functions, linking Lean principles with supply chain strategies. Track Record : Proven success in delivering measurable results across multiple supply chain functions, including customer planning, material handling, supply planning, and demand forecasting. Strategic Thinking : Ability to align supply chain operations with broader business goals, co-developing strategies that support growth and operational excellence across multiple regions and plants.
• Project Management : Extensive experience managing and delivering complex supply chain projects, from planning through execution, ensuring that project milestones are met and objectives are achieved.
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, operations management, or a related field. Technical Lean : Strong understanding of Lean principles and practices, particularly in supply chain. Six Sigma Certified (Green or Black Belt) and APICS certifications are a plus.
• Fluent in English; Communication : Intermediate in Excel level. Business Intelligence (BI) tools, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, and understanding the latest supply chain technologies are a plus.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills, with a demonstrated ability to inspire teams and drive performance.
• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being.
• The opportunity to travel, work and learn in a fast-paced, innovative, and global environment.
• Access to ongoing professional development and clear pathways for career growth.
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