Total Productive Maintenance Manager / TPM Manager at Ecolab

Garyville, Louisiana, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Logistics, Science, Business or a related area
6 years of Total Productive Maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing/supply chain environment
3 years of experience in coaching, mentoring and leading cross-functional teams (including team building, understanding motivation and negotiation techniques)
Self-motivated with a bias for action, sense of urgency, and tendency to quickly take personal responsibility
Hands-on team builder able to recognize resistance to change and lead individuals and teams through the change process
Competence in TPM, combined with on-the-job process expertise

Responsibilities

Lead Ecolab's Production System's Total Productive Maintenance transformation to drive continuous improvement and cultural shift
Implement rapid change and manage multiple improvement projects using TPM methodology, stakeholder input, and process expertise
Improve plant safety through continuous improvement, TPM projects, Safety Pillar interface, department functions, safety meetings, worksite inspections, SH&E audits, BBS observations, and incident management
Implement Ecolab’s Production System’s TPM Strategy within the plant aligned with Global framework, ensure continued deployment and systems sustainability
Oversee external consultant activity on-site with objective of self-leadership independence and site autonomy
Spend >50% of the day walking the plant, working closely with employees and teams
Coordinate area projects with site 5S leader and Kaizen/lean events with facilitators
Track all TPM and savings projects in the Project Management Tool (PowerSteering)
Complete Self-Assessment exercises, regular Plant Health Checks, and support Plant Manager in TPM audits per Global & Regional Master plans
Use Loss Analysis to identify and minimize major losses, drive savings, and meet supply chain excellence goals
Maintain a cost reduction program by evaluating operating methods and procedures
Drive and develop improvement teams to support the Plant Manager and promote TPM culture
Deliver TPM training aligned with Global TPM Strategy and Road Map
Represent site in Reaction Plant network TPM leadership group
Support manufacturing skills models to develop a Loss Analysis culture

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

TPMTotal Productive MaintenanceContinuous ImprovementChange ManagementProject ManagementTeam BuildingSafety ManagementSH&EBBS ObservationsManufacturing Excellence

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Total Productive Maintenance Manager position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Where is the TPM Manager role located?

The position is located at the Garyville, LA site.

What key skills are needed for the TPM Manager role?

Key skills include competence in TPM, change management to lead teams through resistance, hands-on team building, and the ability to identify, prioritize, and manage multiple improvement projects.

What is the work environment like for this TPM Manager position?

The role involves spending more than 50% of the day walking the plant, working closely with employees and teams to drive continuous improvement and cultural shifts in manufacturing excellence.

What makes a strong candidate for the TPM Manager role?

Strong candidates are self-motivated with a bias for action, a sense of urgency, and a tendency to quickly take personal responsibility to drive improvements and culture shifts.