Tenneco

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Strategic finance business partner to the Managing Directors and site managers of the four German legal entities
• Proactively identify and implement cost optimization, margin improvement and productivity increases
• Responsible for cash and working capital optimization and cash forecasting
• Financial steering and support of ongoing restructurings (development of cost scenarios, tracking, reviews)
• Overall responsibility for the budget, forecast and multi-year planning processes
• Preparation of meaningful management reports and KPI analyses with clear operational recommendations

Country Finance Leader

Engineer

• Investigates and solves production problems related to tooling, equipment, and processes.
• Develops, recommends, and implements changes for manufacturing processes or product quality improvement.
• Coordinates trial runs on proposed changes or sample parts and evaluates results.
• Provides technical advice and instructions to production coordinators and hourly employees.
• Designs or secures tools and equipment consistent with company standards, and instructs designers.

Manufacturing Engineer

• Financial Consolidation & Reporting: Oversee the consolidation of financial results across the Americas region. Prepare and maintain financial templates and reports to ensure accurate and timely management reporting.
• Forecasting & Pacing: Manage the rolling forecast process, including pacing and variance analysis. Provide insights into trends and drivers that impact financial performance.
• SG&A Ownership: Take ownership of overall SG&A & Engineering cost forecasting, working with department heads to manage budgets, track expenses, and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
• Process Simplification & Efficiency: Lead initiatives to streamline and simplify financial processes, reducing redundancies and improving efficiency. Proficiency with Excel is required, and experience with analytics tools such as Power BI and ERP systems such as SAP is a strong plus.
• Adaptability in a PE Environment: Thrive in a private-equity-backed environment where priorities may shift rapidly. Be prepared to adapt to new processes and evolving business needs, maintaining a flexible and resilient approach.
• Analytical Excellence: Demonstrate strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights. Support decision-making with robust data analysis and a keen understanding of financial pacing.

Senior Manager, FP&A

Manager

• Coordinates the development and establishment of plant manufacturing objectives consistent with forecast sales and production capacity.
• Coordinates the development of the Business Plan and annual capitals programs.
• Participates in developing long range strategic plans for his business unit and is responsible for performance to these plans.
• Coordinates the development of a plant budget, monitors plant performance against the budget, takes necessary action through cost control methods to attain budgetary objectives, and maximizes use of investment in inventories and facilities.
• Consults with appropriate Corporate and Business Unit personnel regarding overall plant operation

Plant Manager

• Design, program, and maintain the manufacturing, data acquisition and equipment control systems located within the plant.
• Develop and maintain the plants manufacturing control and data acquisition networks.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software problems as required.
• Develop and integrate operator interfaces between manufacturing networks and users.
• Develop and implement network system reports.
• Specify and facilitate the implementation of programmable logic controllers within the plants equipment overhaul and modernization program.
• Document, upgrade and troubleshoot equipment programmable logic controllers and AC/DC drives.
• Revise equipment programs as necessary to support manufacturing process improvements.
• Schedule the planned maintenance of all manufacturing networks.
• Train designated personnel in the operation and maintenance of programmable logic controllers and manufacturing networks.
• Prepare appropriation requests for the specification and purchase of new equipment and systems.
• Prepare IATF 16949 compliant instructions and work methods. Performs other duties as directed.
• Function as the liaison with manufacturing engineering on all equipment control and motion issues.

Controls Engineer

• Assist with the financial affairs of the organization and preparing financial analyses of operations.
• Support the development of the Strategic Planning Process, Annual Operation Plan, Monthly Forecast, Weekly Flash and Monthly Profitability Planning and Reporting and Analysis of Actuals.
• Month-end close (journal entries, account reconciliations, etc.) and financial review analysis for multiple ledgers.
• Maintain reporting tools tracking key performance indicators and profitability improvement plans.
• Assist with developing Capital Appropriation Requests and business cases for analysis of Return on Investment and Economic Value Add.
• Assist with managing accounting activities including billing, accounts payable (handled through shared services), payroll, capital assets, general ledger and standard costing systems and ensure that all activities are in compliance with SOX and company established policies and procedures.
• Assist with management of internal and external audit requests.
• Assist with safeguarding of all company assets including inventory and fixed assets.
• Assist with setting of standard costs including development of overhead rates.
• Support corporate requests to ensure company’s ability to comply with GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Support operations/manufacturing activities to achieve production output, productivity and employee satisfaction goals.
• Responsible for performing basic professional accounting activities including posting, summarizing, reconciling, auditing, ledger maintenance, statement and/or report preparation.
• Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports.
• Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.
• Responsible for the account receivable processing in coordination with Tenneco CFS Team at corporate headquarters.
• Responsible for monthly general ledger account reconciliations and intercompany reconciliations with other Federal-Mogul plants.
• Completes special projects as assigned.

Ast Plant Finance Leader

Human Resources

• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for key talent management processes and development programs.
• Serve as the primary communication lead for all talent management communications as related to performance management and succession planning
• Own and maintain the Talent Management SharePoint site as the central hub for processes, SOPs, timeline and training materials.
• Support enterprise wide (SuccessFactors) system upgrades related to performance management and succession planning.
• Drive adoption of Talent Management processes through change management, communication and leader enablement
• Create and facilitate training to enable effective performance management and succession planning across the organization
• Translate data into actionable insight for HR and business leaders
• Serve as a learning coach for emerging leader and plant leadership programs; partner with HRBPs and Talent Leaders to reinforce learning transfer & behavior change

Manager, Continuous Improvement – HR & Talent Management

Procurement

• The role focuses on preparing and regularly updating reporting as well as supporting cost-saving projects.
• Tasks include, among others:
• Building and maintaining reporting in Supply Chain Management with appropriate visualizations
• Requesting quotes and preparing bid comparison sheets as decision documents
• Participating in cost-saving projects and implementing cost avoidance measures
• Supporting Purchasing/Materials Planning in day-to-day operations

Working Student – Purchasing & Procurement

Account Manager

• Act as the single point of contact for assigned OEM automotive customers.
• Serve as key customer contact.
• Manage customer portals and ensure timely, accurate communication of customer requirements and updates.
• Conduct regular customer visits to strengthen relationships and support program development.
• Partner with Application Engineering in developing sales strategies for these programs.
• Work closely with Sales, Application Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing, Logistics, Research & Development, and Quality to ensure alignment with customer expectations.
• Support Manufacturing Location Decisions (MLD) and coordinate customer approvals for the transfer of parts to other locations.
• Contribute to annual sales plans, strategic growth initiatives, and both medium and long-term sales forecasts.
• Monitor and advise the Sales Department and Application Engineering of customer build schedules, new engine programs, and market trends.
• Ensure these numbers are included in annual sales plans and strategic forecasts.
• Identify new business opportunities and collaborate with Application Engineering to develop tailored solutions.
• Facilitate pricing strategy development, cost analysis, and quotation preparation in coordination with Sales Support.
• Support contract negotiations and maintain documentation for pricing agreements and supply terms.
• Manage special projects and corporate activities such as material recovery, red ink recovery, SOPS, APO and profit enhancement.
• Track competitor pricing, pricing strategies, market activities, and strategic movements.
• Keep the Sales Department, Research & Development, and Application Engineering informed.
• Provide benchmarking insights to the Sales Director, when appropriate, to support competitive positioning.
• Assist in resolving delivery issues, coordinating manufacturing location decisions, securing customer approvals for part transfers, and other critical customer issues as required.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities in collaboration with Application Engineering and Operations, as appropriate.
• Deliver timely reports on customer interactions, program status, pricing updates, new business awards, threats, and business wins/losses to Sales Support.
• Maintain accurate records of customer requirements, contracts, and internal communications in close collaboration with Sales Support.

Key Account Manager

Director

• Lead end-to-end execution of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, strategic equity investments, IPO-related transactions, spin-offs, and other public-company actions.
• Execute transactions with a clear focus on total shareholder value creation, including value accretion, multiple expansion, capital efficiency, and strategic positioning.
• Lead IPO and spin-off execution as part of portfolio optimization initiatives, including IPO readiness, separation planning, governance setup, equity story development, and regulatory filings.
• Structure transactions to optimize public market outcomes, including asset perimeter, reporting structure, governance, and investor alignment.
• Oversee comprehensive due diligence across financial, legal, regulatory, operational, tax, and ESG workstreams.
• Prepare transaction models, valuation analyses, investment memoranda, prospectus-related analyses, and Board-level materials.
• Manage and coordinate external advisors, including investment banks, legal counsel, accounting firms, and consultants.
• Partner with functional, business unit teams and external advisors for operational understanding to drive overall transaction execution.
• Partner with senior leadership to evaluate and execute capital markets actions that enhance shareholder value, including spin-offs, carve-outs, minority listings, and public exits.
• Assess the impact of transactions on equity story, valuation metrics, market perception, and long-term value creation.
• Support leadership in articulating transaction rationale and value creation logic to investors, analysts, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor post-transaction performance relative to shareholder value objectives and identify follow-on actions to enhance outcomes.
• Lead integration and separation planning to ensure delivery of transaction value, including operational readiness, governance, and reporting structures.
• Oversee execution milestones post-close to ensure realization of intended shareholder value and strategic benefits.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of TSA evaluation in the pre-close planning phase to identify the deal perimeter and where the gaps will appear when executing the transaction.
• Coordinate closely with Finance, Legal, HR, IT, Operations, and Investor Relations to support seamless execution.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior executives on transaction execution and capital markets implications.
• Present transaction recommendations, value creation analyses, and execution updates to the Executive Leadership Team.
• Support senior leadership in public-market communications related to major transactions and portfolio actions.
• Manage the deal execution, providing centralized governance and coordination to keep the respective teams involved in the deal on track.
• Drive successful execution against deal milestones by tracking milestones, making key recommendations to stakeholders, and holding cross-functional teams accountable for timely execution of deliverables.
• Ensure transactions comply with internal governance frameworks, accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP), securities regulations, and global regulatory requirements.
• Identify, assess, and manage execution, regulatory, market, and reputational risks associated with transactions and capital markets actions.
• Maintain disciplined transaction governance, approvals, and documentation.

Senior Director, M&A

• Support and execute mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, minority investments, and IPO-related transactions
• Own defined transaction workstreams, including valuation, financial modeling, diligence coordination, and transaction documentation support
• Support IPO execution activities as part of broader transaction mandates, including IPO readiness analysis, separation planning support, governance documentation, and regulatory filing preparation
• Coordinate and track comprehensive due diligence across financial, legal, regulatory, operational, tax, and ESG workstreams
• Prepare transaction analyses, financial models, investment memoranda, and presentation materials for senior management and, where appropriate, the Board of Directors
• Coordinate with and support the management of external advisors, including investment banks, legal counsel, accounting firms, and consultants
• Support portfolio-related transactions such as carve-outs, restructurings, minority sales, and exits
• Assist in transaction-related integration and separation planning in collaboration with Finance, Legal, HR, IT, and Operations
• Track post-close execution milestones, synergy initiatives, and key deliverables to support transaction objectives
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of TSA evaluation in the pre-close planning phase to identify the deal perimeter and where the gaps will appear when executing the transaction
• Serve as a core project team member and partner with functional, business unit teams and external advisors for operational understanding to drive overall transaction execution
• Provide structured updates on transaction progress, risks, and open issues to Corporate Development leadership
• Build strong working relationships across a global, matrixed organization and with external advisors
• Manage the deal execution, providing centralized governance and coordination to keep the respective teams involved in the deal on track
• Drive successful execution against deal milestones by tracking milestones, making key recommendations to stakeholders, and holding cross-functional teams accountable for timely execution of deliverables
• Support adherence to internal governance processes, accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP), and applicable regulatory requirements
• Assist in identifying, documenting, and escalating transaction-related risks
• Maintain organized transaction documentation and approval records

Senior Manager, M&A

Producer

• Responsible for leading and managing production operations to achieve plant objectives across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement.
• Ensure operational excellence through strong leadership, disciplined execution of standard work, continuous improvement, and accountability for key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Lead and manage daily production activities to ensure safe, efficient, and timely execution of production plans.
• Own and drive performance against departmental KPIs, including Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Productivity, and Engagement.
• Ensure production output meets customer requirements for quantity, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Monitor and manage production area financial performance, including scrap, MRO, overtime, and other controllable costs.
• Drive execution of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities according to defined standards and schedules.
• Ensure Standard Work Sheets (SWS) and 5S standards are implemented, maintained, and continuously improved.
• Lead root cause analysis and structured problem-solving efforts (e.g., 8D, A3, DMAIC) for internal and customer issues.
• Prepare, present, and follow through on customer 8D reports as required.
• Lead corrective actions from internal/external audits and Gemba walks to closure.
• Directly lead, coach, and develop supervisors/team leaders and production teams.
• Ensure training plans and multi-skill matrices are maintained and aligned to operational needs.
• Build technical and soft-skill capability within the team through structured development and coaching.
• Ensure daily management routines and leader standard work are executed consistently by direct reports.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and high-engagement team culture aligned with plant values.
• Actively lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost.

Production Manager

• Provide technical direction and support for all plant engineering activities including process design, equipment modifications, tooling, and automation opportunities.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with EHS regulations, internal quality systems, and customer requirements.
• Partner with Maintenance to improve equipment reliability, uptime, and preventive maintenance effectiveness.
• Support Quality in improving process capability, defect reduction, and compliance to customer specifications.
• Lead capital projects including justification, budgeting, installation, validation, and commissioning.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards, technical documentation, and process specifications.
• Collaborate with Corporate Engineering and CI resources to implement best practices and standard methodologies.

• Ensure support for site maintenance in troubleshooting and correcting PLC control systems
• Provide training and prepare new programming related to PLC and HMI equipment
• Participate on project teams and provide subject matter expertise
• Provide in-house programming or programming review of outsourced programs
• Safety interlock review and testing requirements, instrument loop checks
• Documentation related to control and instrumentation type projects
• Drawing review of electrical wiring schematics including electrical loop drawings for projects
• Assist in the development of standards and procedures related to process control for software and hardware
• Document procedures for changes and archiving of programming
• Prepare programming examples and assist engineering in maintaining P&ID standards
• Trouble shoot complex issues to support maintenance personnel.

• poszukiwanie metod testowych odzwierciedlających funkcjonalność systemów zaworowych
• kontakt z dostawcami w celu ustalania szczegółów technicznych rozwiązań konstrukcyjnych komponentów
• koordynowanie i nadzór nad dokumentacją techniczną związaną z wprowadzeniem nowych części do seryjnej produkcji (listy materiałowe, specyfikacje, dokumentacja rysunkowa, raporty z obliczeń, raporty testów, itp.)
• globalna współpraca z dostawcami oraz oddziałami Tenneco

Country Finance Leader

Manufacturing Engineer

Senior Manager, FP&A

Plant Manager

Controls Engineer

Ast Plant Finance Leader

Manager, Continuous Improvement – HR & Talent Management

Working Student – Purchasing & Procurement

Key Account Manager

Senior Director, M&A

Senior Manager, M&A

Production Manager

Manufacturing Engineer

Controls Engineer

Component Development Engineer