Continuous Improvement TPM Manager

Rich Products Corporation•Morristown, TN

About The Position

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family. Purpose Statement The TPM Continuous Improvement Manager will drive the successful deployment of the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) strategy throughout the Supply Chain network. The role is accountable for deploying appropriate TPM methodology with the focus on Autonomous Maintenance/Leadership and developing improvement programs across all facilities, while monitoring and reporting progress. She/he will work closely with plant steering teams, operations directors and functional leaders to drive loss elimination across TPM pillars. Key Accountabilities and Outcomes This position will assist the plant leadership in the expanding the implementation of Total Productive Manufacturing (TPM) principles and Lean-Six Sigma capability tools Drive continuous TPM Site Phase progression within all TPM Pillars at the sites this role supports. Including the responsibility for supporting Autonomous Maintenance (AM) / Focused Improvement (FI) / Planned Maintenance (PM) / Early Innovation Management (EIM)/ People Pillar/ Continuous Improvement Execute zero loss analysis and results across plants and network, track results Understanding and experience with PowerBi Analytics. Knowledge in TEEP & OEE reports to understand capacity constraints and help reduce losses. Development of and proficiency of TPM standards and capability builds. Monitor plants’ ongoing adherence to TPM processes, results against targets, respond to any shortfalls through training, coaching escalation, etc. as appropriate. Train and coach plant associates in TPM processes and systems. Activate skill assessment with Plant Steering Team and Line Trios Work with plants as assigned to develop TPM standards that will drive out loss Provide planning, facilitation, and governance of plants daily, weekly and 90 day plan to eliminate loss and defects. Develop business charter for line expansion across network. Experience in managing projects

Requirements

3+ years progressive technical experience in a manufacturing environment
BA in Process Engineering or Related Field
Strong leadership skills with the proven ability to set a vision, manage change, develop personnel and strategically plan for continuous improvement
Functional leadership across a multi-site network
Influence leadership in a complex environment
Organizational change leadership/ ADKAR expertise, project management and governance skill to ensure follow-through on Total Productive Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives
Able to navigate RPC Information Systems and to leverage systems information to obtain in-depth knowledge about RPC sources of loss and maintenance costs (i.e. BI, SAP, MLO, SightBase, Wonderware, source of Yield data, planned downtime and unplanned downtime etc.).
Coaching, Facilitation and Teambuilding Skills - Models the continuous improvement vision, inspires others to act, builds confidence, seeks feedback, addresses issues and recognizes effort.
Communication & Presentation Skills - Communicates effectively (verbal and written); active listening and understanding of issues; Ability to present in front of others with confidence.

Nice To Haves

Preferable Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt and/or Lean Manufacturing experience
TPM (JIPM) certification desirable

Responsibilities

Assist the plant leadership in the expanding the implementation of Total Productive Manufacturing (TPM) principles and Lean-Six Sigma capability tools
Drive continuous TPM Site Phase progression within all TPM Pillars at the sites this role supports. Including the responsibility for supporting Autonomous Maintenance (AM) / Focused Improvement (FI) / Planned Maintenance (PM) / Early Innovation Management (EIM)/ People Pillar/ Continuous Improvement
Execute zero loss analysis and results across plants and network, track results
Understanding and experience with PowerBi Analytics. Knowledge in TEEP & OEE reports to understand capacity constraints and help reduce losses.
Development of and proficiency of TPM standards and capability builds.
Monitor plants’ ongoing adherence to TPM processes, results against targets, respond to any shortfalls through training, coaching escalation, etc. as appropriate.
Train and coach plant associates in TPM processes and systems.
Activate skill assessment with Plant Steering Team and Line Trios
Work with plants as assigned to develop TPM standards that will drive out loss
Provide planning, facilitation, and governance of plants daily, weekly and 90 day plan to eliminate loss and defects.
Develop business charter for line expansion across network.
Experience in managing projects