TPM Manager I

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

The TPM Managerhasa vital role in Ecolab’s commitment to build a High Performing Organization.AsplantTPM 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 willoffer TPM leadership andexpertiseand 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, andtendencyto quickly take personal responsibility to drive improvements and achieve manufacturing excellence.

What’sin it For You:

• Opportunity for a long-term career pathwithinEcolab 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:

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

• Assistin 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

• Activelyparticipateas ahands-onoperationsteam member,engagingin dailymanagement systemsandidentifyingopportunities for improvement on a continuousbasis

• Advocate for change in acontinuous improvementenvironmentby prioritizingand managingCIinitiatives

• Build and coacheffective 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 SilverAssessment

• Deliver TPM training aligned with training plans and support the skillsrequiredto 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

• 5years of experience inmanufacturing, supply chain environment

• 2-3yearsofexperience in CI Systemsmethodologyincluding TPM, Lean Manufacturing,orSix Sigma

• Lean Six SigmaGreenBelt Certifiedand/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 principlesandmethodology(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, developothersand 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

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

• Strong financial acumenwith costing background

• Lean Six Sigma Black BeltCertified

• Experience leading process improvement projects for chemical processes

• Proven experience driving culture change using sound change managementmethodology

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

The base salary range for this position is $96,700.00 - $145,100.00. This position is eligible for annual bonus pay based on performance, per plan terms. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

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.

If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.

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.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through affirmative Action (AA).

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.