TPM Operations Manager

PECO Pallet, Inc.; North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PECO Pallet, Inc. seeks a TPM Operations Manager to lead multiple TPM locations, drive day-to-day execution, and grow personnel while implementing continuous improvement.

The role focuses on safety, quality, cost, inventory, and engagement metrics; you will partner with TPM colleagues and other functions to deliver strategic initiatives and successful project delivery, including change management and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 8+ years in manufacturing/ops and 3+ years in a management role.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to analyze data and KPIs to drive improvements.
• Proficient with MS Office and enterprise software.

Responsibilities

• Direct management and leadership of TPM employees and overall location success on safety, quality, cost, inventory, and engagement metrics.
• Direct management of onsite relationship with our TPM partner.
• Manage location expenses and budgets with TPM Supervisor assistance.
• Mentor team members and develop TPM staff skills.
• Continuously improve safety, quality, throughput, and best practice sharing.
• Collaborate with internal partners on TPM performance initiatives.
• Prepare operational performance reports for leadership and staff.
• Collaborate across functions to deploy tools, processes, and personnel for project success.
• Coordinate resources and manage change, risks, and process updates across stakeholders.
• Oversee inventory control for PECO and other pallet companies.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Operations management

Budgeting

Safety compliance

Forklift operation

Interdepartmental communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP software

Enterprise software

Job description

Position Summary The TPM Operations Manager is responsible for assigned PECO TPM Locations, day-to-day execution, growth, and development of personnel, implementing and ensuring adherence to operational and strategic initiatives, and successful implementation of continuous improvement. The TPM Operations Manager will facilitate, manage, and administer related principles, tools, and values, including promoting and advancing strategic planning, training and development of employees, and the physical implementation of PECO Processes.

Position Summary The TPM Operations Manager is responsible for assigned PECO TPM Locations, day-to-day execution, growth, and development of personnel, implementing and ensuring adherence to operational and strategic initiatives, and successful implementation of continuous improvement. The TPM Operations Manager will facilitate, manage, and administer related principles, tools, and values, including promoting and advancing strategic planning, training and development of employees, and the physical implementation of PECO Processes.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities Safety

• Direct management and leadership of TPM employees and responsible for overall location success for key Safety, Quality, Cost, Inventory, and Engagement metrics.
• Direct management of the onsite relationship with our TPM Partner.
• Maintain, optimize, and report on PECO location expenses and budgets with the assistance of the TPM Supervisor.
• Mentors develop and improve the team members' skills (TPM staff).
• Continuously evaluate ways to improve safety, quality, operational throughput, and best practice sharing.
• Collaborate with internal partners, sales/service/transportation/planning on TPM performance initiatives.
• Prepare and communicate operational performance reports to provide insights to leadership and employees to monitor performance, workload, and resource reports.
• Collaborate with business partners across functions to ensure successful project implementation by deploying tools, processes, and personnel.
• Overall project delivery includes coordinating and managing resources, ensuring effective change management, identifying and mitigating risks, documenting processes, and communicating updates to various stakeholders.
• Responsible for the control of inventory for other pallet companies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required - 8 years of manufacturing/operations experience, including a minimum of 3 years of manager experience.
• Proven track record of interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to interface well with other departments and lead effectively and efficiently in a team environment.
• In-depth process knowledge of related manufacturing equipment/processes and/or operations processes. - Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and Key Performance Indicators.
• Strong professional writing skills and ability to prepare technical reports. Ability to clearly articulate information.

Qualifications

• Ability to respond to detailed inquiries and present information to groups and senior leaders. - Ability to supervise multiple groups/shifts, if applicable.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to use enterprise software.
• Ability to respond to detailed inquiries and present information to groups and senior leaders.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills. - Working knowledge of manufacturing business acumen.
• Ability to drive a forklift is required.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Must have outstanding presence and communication skills, demonstrating the ability to inspire trust and quickly build credibility within the company from the top executive level, across the peer level, and with key individual contributors.

• Able to demonstrate PECO's Core Values (Safety, Integrity, Trust, Excellence).
• Diverse background to bring and leverage industry-leading best practices within the PECO organization.
• Accountability for key results and deliverables.
• Self-confidence. Comfortable dealing with both current and potential PECO partners interested in business opportunities.
• Demonstrated ability to focus, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks and projects under a deadline.
• Data, process, and results-driven.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• High energy and enthusiasm...must possess a passion for winning.

PECO Pallet Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PECO celebrates our continuous journey pursuing diversity through inclusion and empowerment of our employees to shape the future of the company and deliver our pillars of Quality and Service to all customers.