Continuous Improvement and Quality Manager

Date: Jun 29, 2026

Location: Seward, NE, US

Company: Tenneco

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

MINIMUM EDUCATION:                Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Management, Finance, Economics, International Business Management, International Finance, or International Economics. 

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:                Five (5) years of experience as Continuous Improvement Analyst, Continuous Improvement Specialist, Continuous Improvement Manager, Operations Engineer, Operations Manager or Industrial Engineer. 

ALTERNATE EDUCATION:              Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Management, Finance, Economics, International Business Management, International Finance, or International Economics. 

ALTERNATE EXPERIENCE:              Three (3) years of experience as Continuous Improvement Analyst, Continuous Improvement Specialist, Continuous Improvement Manager, Operations Engineer, Operations Manager or Industrial Engineer.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:             The bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of experience or the Master’s Degree and three (3) years of experience as Continuous Improvement Analyst, Continuous Improvement Specialist, Continuous Improvement Manager, Operations Engineer, Operations Manager, or Industrial Engineer must have included experience with cycle time reduction, waste reduction, yield improvement, productivity and throughput improvement and the use of Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement methods, including LEAN, TPM, Six Sigma, and TQM. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification required.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:              Up to 5% domestic travel to other Tenneco facilities as needed.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

Nearest Major Market: Lincoln

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