THE COMPANY

Our client improves society through technology and innovation.

THE POSITION

This role is responsible for leading and driving TPM specifications, requirements, training material, best practices and assessments across all North America sites. The Leader focuses on process improvement, ITM system maturity and improvement in Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partners with cross-functional leadership teams and Maintenance leaders in developing and operationalizing the Strategy Deployment process. Facilitates development of breakthrough objectives, action plans, KPIs and leads in development of kaizen plan to support the overall needs of the organization. Lead in operationalizing Strategy Deployment, ensuring effective Leader Standard Work (LSW) and a connected Lean daily management system.
• Lead and advance the organization through the ITM phases of deployment, closely monitoring ITM Maturity Development results and facilitates implementation of actions, driving to the ideal state in which ITM is how it operates as an organization.
• Drive optimization of KPIs throughout the functional organizations that you support, including implementing leading TPM indicators throughout Maintenance.
• Create, manage and facilitate the development of cost-out and productivity projects across the business to achieve targets, with a focus on TPM process maturity.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s in engineering or business and 15-plus years of experience in areas of Lean operating / management systems, continuous improvement, manufacturing, engineering and/or Total Productive Maintenance deployment.
• Experience in the implementation of the Toyota Production System, Danaher Business System, Honeywell Operating System or similar.
• Experience installing a CMMS, managing a maintenance team, developing Autonomous Maintenance (AM) programs, tracking and improving KPIs for the maintenance department, etc.
• Track record of delivering breakthrough results impacting the bottom line, including improved Overall Equipment and Effectiveness (OEE).
• A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach, with strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to foster teamwork.
• Developing strategy and translating into actionable plans and driving sustainable change through influence.
• Experience in challenging conventional thinking, approach and methodology; and driving improvements and leading teams through influence without authority.
• Proven capacity to coordinate and lead teams working in different geographic locations.
• Certifications are a plus in Lean/Six Sigma (Lean Master, Lean Expert, Black Belt, etc.).