Packaging TPM Lead: Drive OEE & Reliability

Western Sugar; Scottsbluff (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Western Sugar Cooperative seeks a Packaging Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance planning, scheduling and TPM across the Scottsbluff packaging and warehouse site. You report to Packaging/Bulk and Terminals Director and collaborate with the Maintenance Manager to optimize equipment care and line uptime.

The ideal candidate will be hands-on, reliability-minded and able to drive autonomous maintenance, standardize PM procedures, and mentor technicians.

Qualifications

• Experience leading TPM programs in manufacturing.
• Proven track record improving equipment reliability.
• Strong problem-solving using structured methods.
• Supervisory experience in packaging/food manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance for packaging lines.
• Own TPM program and drive continuous improvement and OEE gains.
• Lead and develop maintenance technicians and shift leads.
• Ensure GMP compliance and audit readiness.
• Work on gemba walks and coach teams on problem-solving.

Skills

TPM Leadership

OEE Improvement

Gemba Walks

Root Cause Analysis

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical

Tools

5S

OEE Boards

Job description

The Western Sugar Cooperative seeks a Packaging Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance planning, scheduling and TPM across the Scottsbluff packaging and warehouse site. You report to Packaging/Bulk and Terminals Director and collaborate with the Maintenance Manager to optimize equipment care and line uptime.

The ideal candidate will be hands-on, reliability-minded and able to drive autonomous maintenance, standardize PM procedures, and mentor technicians.