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Maintenance Manager

Tenneco · Athens, AL

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Level
Manager
Team
Reliability
Degree
Required
Industry
Automotive
Posted
28 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A management reliability role at Tenneco (automotive) in Athens, AL. 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.

They ask for
degree required
Tools it names
Root cause, IATF 16949, PLC

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How this role compares

Against 422 other live reliability postings in the US.

Base pay
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Typical $104k–$140k, from 170 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
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Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Root cause 52%
  • ✓ Team leadership 31%
  • Automation 26%
  • FMEA 25%

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Stands out: this posting asks for IATF 16949, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

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Requirements

Seven (7) years of experience as a Mechanical or Electromechanical Engineer, Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Superintendent, Maintenance Coordinator, or Maintenance Head.

Requirements

Two (2) years of the required experience must have included design, wiring, and troubleshooting of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).

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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.

How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success.

Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here.

Want to learn more about who we are? Check out our website to discover the Tenneco Way

Manage maintenance staff, including Facilities Engineers, Controls Engineers, and interns. Recommend personnel action such as hire/termination, evaluation, coaching, training, and discipline. Implement training and improvements utilizing staff member skills and talents to best benefit business needs and employee motivation. Utilize tools, meters, testing equipment, and root cause analysis tools to guide and teach effective problem solving. Manage operational accounts for maintenance functions and assist in development of plant operating and capital budgets. Lead Continuous Improvement and preventive maintenance programs to maintain all equipment and facilities assets in proper working conditions. Develop and maintain maintenance procedures compliant with IATF 16949 and applicable Customer Specific Requirements. Ensure maintenance work adheres to applicable federal and state codes and standards, including IATF 16949. Assist engineering department with evaluation, procurement, and installation of new equipment. Respond to customer generated work requests. Coordinate maintenance efforts with outside contractors and internal Tenneco parties. Provide prompt responses to all plant emergencies. Handle/store hazardous waste in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. Prioritize, schedule, assign, and manage computerized maintenance systems with work orders, asset details, and spare parts. Initiate action as needed to prevent violations of the Tenneco Integrity Policy. Serves as Quality Management System owner of core processes and procedures relating to Maintenance, Facilities, and Equipment.

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, or Electromechanical Engineering.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of experience as Mechanical or Electromechanical Engineer, Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Superintendent, Maintenance Coordinator, or Maintenance Head.

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