TPM Lead

About the role

This role focuses on leading the transformation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) into a sustainable operating system that delivers improvements in safety, quality, reliability, productivity, cost, and employee engagement. The TPM Lead will partner with plant leadership, supervisors, and teams to build capability, accountability, and ownership across the organization. Success will be measured by performance improvements and the development of engaged teams improving equipment reliability and performance.

Responsibilities

• Build, coach, and develop high-performing Autonomous Maintenance (AM) teams focused on equipment health and loss elimination.
• Serve as the primary TPM coach and mentor for operators, supervisors, managers, and pillar leaders.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to advance TPM maturity across the site.
• Develop TPM capabilities through training, coaching, hands-on support, and continuous learning initiatives.
• Align TPM activities with business objectives to drive improvements in OEE, reliability, productivity, quality, and cost.
• Identify gaps between TPM implementation and operational performance and develop strategies to close them.
• Facilitate loss elimination activities and drive continuous improvement efforts across the plant.
• Partner with various teams to address chronic losses and improve performance.
• Support TPM audits, assessments, and reviews while fostering sustainable daily behaviors.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and 4+ years of TPM, Lean Manufacturing, or Continuous Improvement experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of TPM systems beyond administrative support.
• Experience deploying and accelerating TPM programs and pillars in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience serving as a Pillar Leader in TPM pillars, including Autonomous Maintenance, Planned Maintenance, Focused Improvement, and Training & Development.
• Experience leading an Autonomous Maintenance team through at least AM Step 4.
• Ability to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation, including schedule flexibility and travel.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage along with a retirement savings plan.