Site TPM Lead: Lean Excellence & CI Champion

Ecolab Deutschland GmbH; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 97,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career path

Sustainability culture

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Ecolab Deutschland GmbH is seeking a TPM Manager for our Martinsburg, WV manufacturing site. You will lead TPM strategy, align resources with safety, quality, service, and savings, and be a hands-on operations partner driving continuous improvement across pillars.

The role focuses on coaching teams, implementing CI initiatives, and advancing TPM through Ecolab's Journey to Silver. Strong Lean Six Sigma background and cross-functional leadership are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5 years manufacturing/supply chain experience.
• 2–3 years CI/TPM/Lean Six Sigma experience.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and/or PM certification.
• Experience coaching cross-functional teams on productivity and loss elimination.
• Strong TPM and HPO knowledge and methodology (5S, Autonomous Maintenance, Planned Maintenance, Focused Improvement, Visual Management, Kaizen).
• Proven leadership, change management, and strategic planning abilities.
• Ability to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Align plant resources with Safety, Quality, Service and Savings.
• Assist in creating, deploying, and executing the site Master Plan.
• Lead overall TPM strategy and be active in TPM Pillars and committees.
• Participate as hands-on operations member identifying continuous improvement opportunities.
• Prioritize and manage CI initiatives in a continuous improvement environment.
• Build and coach effective teams to advance site vision.
• Drive productivity and loss elimination by engaging associates at all levels.
• Lead TPM progression through Ecolab Journey to Silver Assessment.
• Deliver TPM training and support Loss Analysis culture.

Skills

CI systems

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree in engineering/Logistics/Science/Business

Tools

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Project Management Certification

Job description

Ecolab Deutschland GmbH is seeking a TPM Manager for our Martinsburg, WV manufacturing site. You will lead TPM strategy, align resources with safety, quality, service, and savings, and be a hands-on operations partner driving continuous improvement across pillars.

The role focuses on coaching teams, implementing CI initiatives, and advancing TPM through Ecolab's Journey to Silver. Strong Lean Six Sigma background and cross-functional leadership are required.