Operational Excellence Leader (Total Productive Maintenance)

About the role

Ecolab is seeking an Operational Excellence Leader (Total Productive Maintenance) to join our manufacturing plant in Philadelphia, PA. The TPM Manager will drive the implementation, growth, and sustainability of Total Productive Maintenance as a core aspect of how we perform our work. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this role will involve offering TPM leadership and expertise, building TPM capabilities across the plant, and participating in various plant leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Align plant and distribution center resources with business priorities of Safety, Quality, Service, and Savings
• Aid in the creation, deployment, and execution of the site Master Plan
• Lead the overall TPM strategy at the site, serving as a TPM Pillar leader and participating in other pillars
• Engage as a hands-on operations team member, identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities
• Advocate for change in a continuous improvement environment by prioritizing and managing CI initiatives
• Build and coach effective teams that advance the site's vision and compelling business needs
• Drive productivity efficiency and loss elimination by engaging associates at all levels
• Lead the site's progression towards TPM through Ecolab's Journey to Bronze Assessment
• Deliver TPM training aligned with training plans and support the skills required for a Loss Analysis culture
• Participate as a member of the regional TPM Community of Practice (CoP), sharing best practices and driving organizational high performance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain environments
• 5+ years of experience in CI Systems methodology (OPEX) including TPM, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma
• Leverage Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification and/or project management office certification
• Experience in coaching and leading cross-functional teams, especially in productivity efficiency and loss elimination (Root Cause Analysis, Kaizen, PDCA) projects
• Strong working knowledge of TPM (Operational excellence and lean manufacturing) and HPO principles and methodology (5S, Autonomous Maintenance, Planned Maintenance, Focused Improvement, Visual Management, Kaizen, Organizational Design)
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to set a vision, manage change, develop others, and strategically plan for continuous improvement
• Effective communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
• Strong financial acumen with costing background
• Proven experience driving culture change using sound change management methodology

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Logistics, Science
• 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing, supply chain environment
• 7+ years leading TPM implementation and Lean Six Sigma in a manufacturing setting
• Strong financial acumen with costing background
• Proven experience driving culture change using sound change management methodology

Skills

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
• Proven experience leading process improvement projects for chemical processes

Benefits

Opportunity for a long-term career path within Ecolab Supply Chain, thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture, and has been recognized as one of the most ethical companies in the world. Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment, including medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, company-paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, and more!

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $107,600.00 - $161,500.00. This position is eligible for annual bonus pay based on performance, per plan terms. Annual compensation is determined based on experience, education, training, geography, and other factors. Ecolab complies with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Schedule

Full-time position.