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Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Specialist

Generac · Beaver Dam, WI · 1 wk ago
ManagementFull-time

About the Role

The TPM Specialist assists the Maintenance Manager in implementing, training, and managing a World Class TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) program tailored to PBE. This role provides day-to-day oversight of the facility TPM program, coordinating efforts between maintenance and operations machine techs to ensure equipment reliability, uptime, and the removal of roadblocks to departmental goals. The specialist is key in motivating and developing personnel while maintaining best practices.

Responsibilities

  • Executes and maintains the TPM program within the facility and assists in PM programs.
  • Updates SOPs and maintains SharePoint site for work instructions, parts lists, prints, and drawings.
  • Identifies training needs for Machine Techs and Maintenance Techs and delivers training.
  • Coaches and develops staff TPM skills and sets clear expectations for the audit program.
  • Oversees management of critical spare parts inventory.
  • Identifies opportunities for process improvement and executes projects to improve OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).
  • Initiates cost-saving initiatives.
  • Ensures queues from the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) are assigned and resolved promptly, adjusting staffing and scheduling as needed.
  • Monitors and evaluates metrics from CMMS to drive goal achievement.
  • Responds to help requests positively and professionally.
  • Supports the PEAK Program, specifically TPM initiatives.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • 5 years’ experience working in a maintenance department of a manufacturing plant.
  • 1 year of experience working with CMMS systems, asset auditing, and TPM/TPR processes.
  • 1 year of experience running Kaizen Events or similar continuous improvement efforts to improve OEE.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Associate degree/certification in Maintenance, Mechatronics, or a related field.
  • 2 years’ experience maintaining a CMMS system.
  • Prior experience developing training programs.
  • 3 years’ experience utilizing TPS Lean principles and methods.

Skills

  • Detail-oriented and organized.
  • Ability to effectively communicate in a team environment.
  • Ability to read, write, and perform math functions.
  • Knowledge of best practices for operating information systems (including SCADA), networks, and peripherals relating to production equipment.
  • Knowledge of industrial electronic control systems.
  • Ability to perform complex troubleshooting on automated equipment with minimal guidance.
  • Understanding of electronics, mechanics, controls, PLC, robotics, and intermediate computer knowledge.
  • Ability to execute advanced automation procedures, interpret visual diagrams, and use advanced tooling.
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills for automated equipment.
  • Advanced understanding of electronics, mechanics, controls, PLC, robotics, and computer systems.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

  • Stand for extended periods.
  • Use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls; talk and hear.
  • Walk, stoop, crouch, bend, and reach above shoulders.
  • Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance, waist high, up to 10 feet away.
  • Possess specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

The employee will work in typical manufacturing environment conditions, including seasonal temperature variations and occasional exposure to manufacturing fumes or by-products. Compliance with assigned location PPE requirements is mandatory, including safety glasses, hearing protection, appropriate gloves, clothing, shields, and closed-toe or safety shoes as required by facility safety policies.

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