Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Specialist

Generac•Beaver Dam, WI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists the Maintenance Manager in implementing, training, and managing a World Class TPM- Total Productive Maintenance program tailored to PBE. Responsible for planning and scheduling PM tasks in CMMS to help maximize current & future scheduled PM’s. The TPM Specialist is responsible for providing day-to-day oversight of the facility TPM program by coordinating the efforts of the maintenance and operations machine techs team with the goal of ensuring equipment reliability program is effective resulting in equipment uptime and removing roadblocks that get in the way of achieving the departmental goals. The specialist will play a key role in the motivation and skill development of personnel and is instrumental in creating and maintaining best practices.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
5 years’ experience working in a maintenance department of manufacturing plant
1 year experience working with CMMS systems, asset auditing, and TPM/TPR processes
1 year experience running Kaizen Events or similar continuous improvement efforts to improve OEE
Detail oriented and organized.
Ability to effectively communicate in a team environment.
Ability to read, write, and perform math functions.
Knowledge of best practices for operating information systems (including SCADA), networks and peripherals relating production equipment
Knowledge of industrial electronic control systems.
Ability to perform complex troubleshooting on automated equipment with minimal guidance.
Understanding of electronics, mechanics, controls, PLC, robotics, and intermediate computer knowledge.
Understands principles of intermediate automation operations
Ability to execute advanced automation procedures, interpret visual diagrams, and use advanced tooling.
Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot on automated equipment.
Advanced Understanding of electronics, mechanics, controls, PLC, robotics, and computer knowledge.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree/certification in Maintenance, Mechatronics or a related field
2 years’ experience in maintaining a CMMS system
Prior experience in developing training programs
3 years’ experience utilizing TPS Lean principles and methods

Responsibilities

Executes and maintains the TPM program within the facility and assists in PM programs.
Updates SOPs and maintains Sharepoint site for work instructions, parts list, print, drawings, etc.
Identifies areas for training of Machine Techs as well as Maintenance Techs.
Trains, coaches, and develops staff TPM skills.
Sets clear expectations of the audit program to inspire and motivate the team.
Oversees management of critical spare parts inventory.
Identifies opportunities for process improvement and executes projects for OEE improvement.
Initializes cost saving initiatives.
Ensures queues from CMMS computerized maintenance management system and workload volume are being assigned and resolved in a timely manner, adjusting staffing, and scheduling as needed.
Monitors and evaluates metrics from CMMS to drive goal achievement.
Responds to help requests positively and professionally.
Supports the PEAK Program, most specifically TPM initiatives.