The TPM Manager has a vital role in Ecolab’s commitment to build a High Performing Organization.  As plant TPM Manager, you will drive the implementation, growth, and sustainability of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) as “how we do the work”.  As a member of the plant leadership team, you will offer TPM leadership and expertise and be key in building the capability of all the TPM Pillars. This is the perfect job if you are self-motivated, with a bias for action, a sense of urgency, and tendency to quickly take personal responsibility to drive improvements and achieve manufacturing excellence. 

What’s in it For You: 

• 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- medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more!  

What you will do: 

• Aligning plant resources with business priorities of Safety, Quality, Service and Savings 

• Assist in the creation, deployment, and execution of the site Master Plan 

• Lead the overall TPM strategy at the site, lead a TPM Pillar as part of the plant TPM Steering Committee and be an active participant in other pillars 

• Actively participate as a hands-on operations team member, engaging in daily management systems and identifying opportunities for improvement on a continuous basis 

• Advocate for change in a continuous improvement environment by prioritizing and managing CI initiatives  

• Build and coach effective teams that advance the site Vision and Compelling Business Needs  

• Drive productivity efficiency and loss elimination by engaging associates at all levels 

• Lead the site’s progression of TPM through Ecolab’s Journey to Silver Assessment 

• Deliver TPM training aligned with training plans and support the skills required to create a Loss Analysis culture. 

• Participate as a member of the regional TPM Community of Practice (CoP), sharing best practices and driving the organization to high performance.  

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree  

• 5 years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain environment 

• 2-3 years of experience in CI Systems methodology including TPM, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma 

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified and/or project management certified 

• Experience in coaching and leading cross-functional teams, especially in productivity efficiency and loss elimination (Root Cause Analysis, Kaizen, PDCA) projects 

• 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) 

• Strong leadership skills with the proven ability to set a vision, manage change, develop others and strategically plan for continuous improvement.  

• Ability to communicate effectively with key stakeholders and influence at all levels of the organization  

• Immigration Sponsorship is not offered for this position

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Logistics, Science or Business 

• 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing, supply chain environment 

• 3-5 years leading TPM implementation and lean six sigma in a manufacturing setting 

• Strong financial acumen with costing background  

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certified 

• Experience leading process improvement projects for chemical processes 

• Proven experience driving culture change using sound change management methodology 

Benefits 

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits. 

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Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:

- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.

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