Continuous Improvement Manager, TPM

Rich Products Corporation; Murfreesboro, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Parental leave

Family planning support

Associate resource groups

Volunteering & community impact

Job summary

Rich Products Corporation is seeking a TPM Continuous Improvement Manager in Murfreesboro, TN to drive the Total Productive Manufacturing strategy across the supply chain. You will lead autonomous maintenance, focused improvements, and governance to eliminate losses, while mentoring plant teams and ensuring TPM pillar adherence.

The role requires 5+ years in CI/Lean, a relevant engineering or business degree, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in Continuous Improvement, Lean manufacturing, Operational Excellence, or related manufacturing discipline, with plant-wide leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist plant leadership in expanding TPM principles and Lean-Six Sigma tools across sites.
• Drive TPM Site Phase progression and support AM/ FI/ PM/ EIM/ People/ CI pillars.
• Maintain floor presence to understand needs, remove barriers, reinforce standards, and push continuous improvement.
• Execute zero-loss analysis and track results across plants and network.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Lean manufacturing

Operational Excellence

Frontline leadership

Change leadership

ADKAR & Koetter

Project governance

BI analytics

SAP / MLO / SightBase

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations Management/Business

Tools

BI

SAP

MLO

SightBase

Wonderware

Yield data analysis

Job description

Location: Murfreesboro, TN, US, 37127

Segment: Operations

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. With more than 13,500 associates working globally in 100 countries and annual sales of $5.9 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

Purpose Statement

The TPM Continuous Improvement Manager will drive the successful deployment of the Total Productive Manufacturing (TPM) strategy throughout the Supply Chain network. The role is accountable for deploying appropriate TPM methodology with the focus on Autonomous Maintenance/Leadership and developing improvement programs across all facilities, while monitoring and reporting progress. She/he will work closely with plant steering teams, operations directors and functional leaders to drive loss elimination across TPM pillars.

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

• This position will assist the plant leadership in expanding the implementation of Total Productive Manufacturing (TPM) principles and Lean-Six Sigma capability tools.
• Drive continuous TPM Site Phase progression within all TPM Pillars at the sites this role supports. Including the responsibility for supporting Autonomous Maintenance (AM) / Focused Improvement (FI) / Planned Maintenance (PM) / Early Innovation Management (EIM)/ People Pillar/ Continuous Improvement.
• Maintain a strong presence on the floor, actively engaging with associates to understand operational needs, remove barriers, reinforce standards, and drive continuous improvement.
• Execute zero loss analysis and results across plants and network, track results.
• Understanding and experience with PowerBi Analytics.
• Knowledge in TEEP & OEE reports to understand capacity constraints and help reduce losses.
• Development of and proficiency of TPM standards and capability builds.
• Monitor plants’ ongoing adherence to TPM processes, results against targets, respond to any shortfalls through training, coaching escalation, etc. as appropriate.
• Train and coach plant associates in TPM processes and systems. Activate skill assessment with Plant Steering Team and Line Trios
• Work with plants as assigned to develop TPM standards that will drive out loss
• Provide planning, facilitation, and governance of plants daily, weekly and 90 day plan to eliminate loss and defects.
• Develop business charter for line expansion across network.
• Experience in managing projects

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• 5+ years of progressive experience in Continuous Improvement, Lean manufacturing, Operational Excellence, or a related manufacturing discipline, with demonstrated experience leading plant-wide improvement initiatives and developing frontline teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business or Related Field
• Strong leadership skills with the proven ability to set a vision, manage change, develop personnel and strategically plan for continuous improvement
• Preferable Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt and/or Lean Manufacturing experience
• Functional leadership across a multi-site network
• Influence leadership in a complex environment
• Organizational change leadership/ ADKAR & Koetter Model expertise, project management and governance skills to ensure follow-through on Total Productive Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Able to navigate RPC Information Systems and to leverage systems information to obtain in-depth knowledge about RPC sources of loss and maintenance costs (i.e. BI, SAP, MLO, SightBase, Wonderware, source of Yield data, planned downtime and unplanned downtime etc.).
• Coaching, Facilitation and Teambuilding Skills - Models the continuous improvement vision, inspires others to act, builds confidence, seeks feedback, addresses issues and recognizes effort.
• Communication & Presentation Skills - Communicates effectively (verbal and written); active listening and understanding of issues; Ability to present in front of others with confidence.

COMPENSATION

In accordance with state law, the rate or range provided is Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, shift differential, and location.

Annual Range/Hourly Rate

$99,014.00-$148,521.00

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity , standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging, to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich's. Please contact Rich's Associate Experience Network at [e-mail] if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

BRINGING YOUR BEST SELF TO WORK.

As a family-owned company, caring for our associates—their whole selves is a top priority. That’s why we provide benefits and tools to help our people balance the integration of work and life:

• Competitive compensation
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Family planning support
• Associate resource groups
• Volunteering & community impact opportunities
• Holiday gatherings
• In-house taste tests (we are a food company after all)!

Because in the company of family, all things are possible.

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. With over 13,500 associates working in 100 locations globally, and annual sales at $5.9billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s Infinite Possibilities. One Family.