Warehouse Supervisor - Night Shift

About Us

At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values – radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win – or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry. With a product portfolio as expansive as it is innovative, an obsessive commitment to quality and excellence, and a global presence, we’re all about getting stuff done, so we can win. Through the Tenneco Way, fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset, and a relentless commitment to excellence, we push past limits and redefine success. Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers committed to making a tangible impact.

Responsibilities

• Environmental Health & Safety Management: Leads by example and reinforces safety practices while enforcing Tenneco safety policies. Investigates reports and communicates all accidents, injuries, and/or illness and near misses. Analyzes and systematically resolves problems to prevent recurrence. Identifies potential emergency situations and reports all incidents.
• Operations Management: Plans, coordinates, and supervises team members to meet shipping schedules and hold them accountable for performance. Supervises team members in safety and standard operations, coordinating resources to manage shipping abnormalities. Assists the Operations Manager in problem resolution relating to shipping, standard operating procedures, safety, and quality. Works alternative shifts as required to support the distribution center.
• Continuous Improvement: Leads the team by applying continuous improvement tools to the warehouse area. Champions the 5S process and ensures standards are achieved, maintained, and improved. Serves on cross-functional teams to support the distribution center’s continuous improvement initiatives. Participates in root cause analysis to identify problems and recommend changes.
• Employee Development: Plans and implements training for team members on multiple skills. Provides timely and effective feedback. Communicates frequently to ensure team stability. Reports issues to the Operations Manager and HR as necessary. Develops and monitors activities that foster teamwork and engagement. Assists in training employees on distribution processes and equipment. Evaluates hourly associates and provides feedback regarding job performance and expectations.

Requirements

• Three years of experience in a supervisor role required.
• Prior multi-shift distribution center experience preferred.
• Understanding of lean production/shipping and 5S.
• Intermediate computer skills including MS Office software.
• Technical skills in logistics processes and methods, including flow, cost efficiencies, engineered standards, equipment, safety, and quality.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to prepare routine reports and correspondence.
• Working knowledge of SAP and Manhattan is a plus.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Ability to handle the pressure of deadlines, coupled with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to interface with all levels of the organization in a professional manner.

Qualifications

Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; OR three to five years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Frequently required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• Required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• May be exposed to heights up to 30 feet.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles.
• Can be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold, including climates consistent with outside weather conditions.