Administrative Assistant

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.

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The Administrative Assistant to the VP GM provides high-level administrative and organizational support to ensure the efficient operation of PS NVH. This role manages calendars, coordinates meetings and travel, prepares correspondence and reports, and helps maintain smooth communication across internal and external stakeholders. The position requires strong judgment, discretion, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the VP GM's calendar, including scheduling meetings, resolving conflicts, and prioritizing appointments
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including itineraries, lodging, transportation, and expense reporting
• Prepare, format, and distribute correspondence, presentations, reports, and other business documents
• Organize meetings by scheduling attendees, preparing agendas and materials, and supporting follow-up on action items
• Serve as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the VP GM
• Maintain confidential files, records, and sensitive business information with a high level of discretion
• Screen and prioritize incoming emails, calls, and requests for timely response or escalation
• Support department activities, special projects, and events as needed Track deadlines, priorities, and deliverables to help ensure timely follow-through
• Assist with office operations and administrative processes that support the broader leadership team

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred
• Prior administrative support experience required, including experience supporting senior leaders or executives
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Experience supporting a vice president or senior executive in a corporate or manufacturing environment
• Experience coordinating complex schedules, travel, and leadership meetings
• Familiarity with expense reporting systems and internal business processes

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