Sr TPM Specialist

Owens Corning•Tallmadge, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. TPM Specialist is responsible for the ownership, deployment, and advancement of the site TPM operating system, supporting the plant in achieving zero loss (Zero Injury, Zero Defect, Zero Breakdown, Zero Waste). This role enables TPM as the way the plant operates by combining system ownership, capability building, and cross-functional influence, while partnering closely with the Plant Leadership Team (NLT), Regional TPM Leaders, and pillar teams. The Sr. TPM Specialist leads and sustains the TPM Masterplan, governance, and routines while driving loss elimination through structured problem solving and data-driven insights. This role also builds plant capability through coaching, facilitation, and training, and influences decisions across Operations, Maintenance, and Leadership to advance TPM maturity.

Requirements

4+ years of TPM / Lean manufacturing experience
Demonstrated understanding of TPM systems beyond administrative support
Demonstrated success in TPM or Lean systems deployment and acceleration of TPM/Lean Systems maturity
Ability to operate effectively in a cross-functional manufacturing environment
Proven ability to influence others to drive change and achieve desired outcomes
Ability to support a 24/7 operation facility that may require flexible hours and travel as needed
Strong problem‑solving and analytical capability (data-driven decision-making)
Ability to select and apply appropriate improvement methodologies
Demonstrated ability to influence without authority
Strong communication skills (written, verbal, facilitation)
Ability to coach and develop others at all levels
Growth mindset with ability to learn and apply new concepts quickly
Ability to translate strategy into practical, actionable plans
Organized, disciplined, and process-oriented approach

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in business, Engineering or related field preferred
TPM (JIPM) certification or formal TPM Training
Experience facilitating training, workshops, or improvement events
Experience in a leadership-facing role

Responsibilities

Lead with a safety‑first mindset aligned with OC’s “Safer Together” standards
Ensure TPM initiatives reinforce safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible operations
Integrate safety, risk identification, and prevention into all TPM systems and routines
Support application of tools such as risk assessments, behavioral safety practices, and loss prevention methods
Own the TPM operating system, including: Site TPM master plan, TPM governance structure and routines, KPIs, KAIs, and performance tracking
Lead the weekly TPM drumbeat and support daily management routines
Drive standardization, sustainability, and maturity progression across TPM Pillars
Support development and execution of: Leadership Standard Work, Policy Deployment
Identify and remove barriers to TPM implementation and sustainment
Lead and facilitate loss analysis using TPM methodologies (loss trees, PM analysis, etc.)
Support prioritization of improvement opportunities aligned to plant business goals
Apply and coach teams on appropriate problem-solving methodologies (FI Matrix, Lean tools, structured RCA)
Support or develop cost deployment models to connect losses to financial impact
Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to Plant Leadership
Influence outcomes across Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Leadership without direct authority
Build shared accountability for TPM results across functions
Act as a change leader to shift mindset from task execution to problem ownership
Partner with Regional TPM Leader(s) and pillar teams to align on standards and expectations
Develop and deliver TPM training to build plant‑wide capability and understanding
Strengthen problem‑solving capability and continuous improvement behaviors across the plant
Coach and develop Pillar leaders, Frontline teams, and Plant Leadership
Lead and facilitate: TPM bootcamps & Training sessions, Pillar team development, TPM assessments and gap closure planning
Provide recognition and reinforcement of TPM successes and capability growth
Support deployment and advancement across TPM pillars, including: Autonomous Maintenance (AM), Planned Maintenance (PM), Focused Improvement (FI), Training & Development (T&D)
Coach teams on pillar plan development and execution, pillar routines and governance, standard work and visual management.
Develop and grow pillar depth over time, progressing toward higher-level application and facilitation