Matej Bartok

Matej Bartok currently serves as a Lean Manager at Tenneco, where he plays a pivotal role in driving operational excellence and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization. Leveraging his extensive expertise as a Six Sigma Black Belt, Matej specializes in implementing lean tools and methodologies to optimize production processes, reduce waste, and enhance overall efficiency on the shop floor. His strategic focus includes establishing lean thinking across manufacturing operations, ensuring that best practices such as Value Stream Mapping, TPM, and Toyota Production System principles are deeply ingrained in daily activities.

In his current role, Matej leads and guides cross-functional improvement projects that target key performance indicators like cycle time reduction, quality enhancement, and cost savings. He actively develops and delivers tailored training programs for production teams, empowering employees with the skills needed to sustain lean initiatives and foster a mindset of continuous improvement. His expertise in DMAIC, Root Cause Analysis, and Process Improvement enables him to identify bottlenecks and implement data-driven solutions that align with Tenneco’s operational goals.

One of Matej’s notable projects involved integrating the Tenneco production system within a complex manufacturing environment, streamlining workflows, and standardizing procedures to ensure consistency and quality. His proficiency in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Statistical Process Control (SPC) further supports the organization’s commitment to automotive quality standards. With a background in Mechatronics from Trencianska univerzita Alexandra Dubceka v Trencíne, Matej combines technical acumen with practical lean management skills, making him a key driver of Tenneco’s manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.