Tenneco · 9 hours ago
Supply Chain Engineering Manager
Northville, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelTenneco is committed to becoming the most trusted partner in the transportation industry. In this role, you will help build world-class material handling systems by deploying lean flow principles and collaborating with various teams to enhance operational efficiency and productivity.
AutomotiveIndustrial DesignIndustrial ManufacturingInnovation ManagementManufacturingOperating SystemsProduct Design
Responsibilities
Apply lean material flow principles by calculating cycle times, sizing manpower and equipment, designing delivery routes, selecting handling systems (tuggers, AGVs, AMRs, conveyors), and engineering part presentation (packaging, racks, kits, flow racks) to enable safe, efficient, ergonomic, cost reduction throughout the operations
Support and enhance deployment of PFEP, standard work, kitting, kanban, supermarkets, packaging and automation initiatives; partner with cross functional teams and plant floor to enable and implement best in class flow and continuously improve processes
Use time studies, simulations, layout tools, and WMS/ERP data to improve material flow, labor efficiency, and reduce inventory, optimizing floor space while increasing productivity and delivering measurable cost savings through disciplined lean execution
Work with plants across regions to implement standard solutions, adapt designs to local environments, respect cultural dynamics, and support a resilient, scalable global material handling system
Support operators, material handlers, and team leaders with standard work, packaging standardization, ergonomic part presentation, and reliable delivery systems to ensure safe, efficient, waste-free flow operation
Partner to build PFEP, define routings, size resources, and improve logistics – internal & external – performance through lean delivery methods, digital tools, and continuous improvement
Enable consistent material availability to the line by designing line side delivery systems, optimizing WIP and buffer strategies, eliminating flow interruptions
Collaborate to implement automation (AGVs, AMRs, conveyors), material presentation equipment, and layout improvements while ensuring flexibility, scalability, safety, and uptime
Execute global standards, provide feedback from the plant floor, share best practices across sites, and help scale world class systems and innovations across the network
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Supply Chain/Logistics, or related field
Hands-on experience deploying PFEP, designing delivery routes, sizing manpower and equipment
Experience using layout and simulation tools, ERP/WMS/MES systems to design and optimize material flow
Proven success partnering with operations, supply chain, engineering, maintenance, and frontline teams to execute improvements
Strong interpersonal skills to work with shop floor teams, engineers, supply chain, and leadership
Ability to lead, foster collaboration across departments and regions, and drive change
Preferred
Master's or lean/logistics certifications
Hands-on experience with CAD/layout tools and familiarity with simulation or digital twin software
Certification or training in Lean/Six Sigma highly valued
Fluent English + other languages are a plus (Spanish, Mandarin, French, German mainly)
Benefits
Compensation and comprehensive benefits.
Company
Tenneco
Tenneco is a manufacturing company that designs and markets automotive products.
Founded in 1998
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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