TPM Manager

Ecolab Inc.•Glenwood, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ecolab has an immediate need for a TPM Manager in our Nalco Water manufacturing plant located in Glenwood, IL. If you have a proven track record leading continuous improvement projects through implementation of TPM methodologies in a manufacturing environment, we invite you to apply. This is your opportunity to join a large growing company offering a competitive base salary and excellent benefits. The TPM Manager position will have overall responsibility for leading and executing Ecolab’s Production System’s highly visible Total Productive Management (TPM) transformation. Expected to implement rapid change, be a hands-on team builder able to recognize others' resistance to change, and lead individuals and teams through the change process. Use developing knowledge of TPM principles, combined with on-the-job process expertise and stakeholder input to identify opportunities, prioritize, and manage improvement projects.

Requirements

Bachelors degree
6 years of experience in a manufacturing or supply chain environment
Experience in coaching and leading cross-functional teams
2 years of experience in TPM Principals and methods (5S, Autonomous Maintenance, Planned Maintenance, visual management, Kaizen)
Experience in project management
Computer skills (examples: Microsoft Office products, Internet/e-mail, etc.)
Able to work in a shop environment (dust, noise, odors)
No immigration sponsorship offered for this position

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Logistics, Science, or Business
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, leadership ability, outstanding decision-making skills, and excellent verbal and written skills
Proven experience driving large scale culture shifts

Responsibilities

Own and maintain the site TPM Master Plan
Lead TPM pillar governance, cadence, and effectiveness
Manage and develop the TPM & Reliability team
Facilitate site loss analysis and prioritization
Ensure standard work for AM, PM, CILs, and equipment care is created, trained, and sustained
Integrate TPM into PCS (DOM, WOM, OGSM, Site‑Wide reviews)
Lead and coach RCAs tied to equipment losses
PM optimization and reliability strategy
Support Management of Change related to equipment and processes
Track and report TPM performance metrics to leadership
Drive consistency and sustainability, not just implementation