Manufacturing Excellence Manager

Pacific International Executive Search; Missouri; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A global executive search firm is seeking a Manufacturing Excellence Manager to lead the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program at a core facility. This role involves shaping the TPM strategy, driving performance improvement, and collaborating with leadership teams. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's in business or Engineering, with proven TPM deployment experience. This is a high-impact role with potential for plant or regional leadership progression.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in TPM manufacturing deployment and leadership with progressive technical experience.
• Ability to operate in a rapidly changing environment with strong analytical and leadership skills.
• Self-aware, self-motivated, and comfortable operating with varying levels of direction.
• Strategic thinker with execution focus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and align stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and deployment of the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program.
• Shape the TPM strategy and guide its implementation across the site.
• Drive performance improvement and sustainable processes through TPM.
• Drive performance improvement and sustainable processes through TPM.

Skills

TPM manufacturing deployment

Leadership

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Change management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Overview

Pacific International has been retained by a global manufacturing company who are a market leader in the composites and materials industry. They have been a Fortune 500 for over 60 years and have a global turnover of over $10bn and operate in 30+ countries. They are seeking an engaging leader to serve as the Manufacturing Excellence Manager, responsible for leading the creation and deployment of the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program at a core manufacturing facility. This individual will play a central role in shaping the TPM strategy from the ground up and guiding its implementation across the site. This is a high-impact opportunity to lead the development of a key program that will enhance performance and sustainability, with clear progression potential into plant or regional leadership roles. The role sits on the site leadership team and works closely with plant and functional leaders to drive collaboration and loss elimination across TPM pillars.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and deployment of the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program at a core manufacturing facility.


• Shape the TPM strategy from the ground up and guide its implementation across the site.


• Collaborate with the site leadership team, plant, and functional leaders to drive loss elimination across TPM pillars.


• Drive performance improvement and sustainable processes through TPM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, or related field.


• Proven experience in TPM manufacturing deployment and leadership with progressive technical experience.


• Proven experience building TPM pillars from the ground up and embedding sustainable processes.


• Ability to operate in a rapidly changing environment with strong analytical, technical, collaboration, and leadership skills; strategic thinker who is operationally focused and capable of managing diverse agendas and personalities.


• Self-aware, self-motivated, and self-confident; comfortable operating with varying levels of direction; thrives in a dynamic environment as a leader influencing change and growth.


• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence behaviors, facilitate alignment, and work through challenges constructively.

About Pacific International Executive Search

Pacific International is a globally recognized retained executive search firm dedicated to empowering Fortune 500, FTSE 100, and high-growth enterprises in building exceptional C-suite, senior-level, and strategic leadership teams while championing diversity and inclusion. Our adaptability, agility, and forward-thinking ethos distinguish us in the evolving business landscape. Since 1997, we have built lasting client partnerships based on trust and reliability, with a proven track record of successful C-suite and mid- to senior-level leadership project delivery across many key industries globally.

Diversity Statement

At Pacific International, diversity, equity, and inclusion are core to who we are. Our commitment to these values is unwavering, and we proudly champion diversity in every Executive Search mandate we undertake. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.

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Employment details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Manufacturing, Production, and Engineering


• Industries: Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Personal Care Product Manufacturing