The Shepherd Color Company · 3 hours ago
Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Leader
The Shepherd Color Company is looking for a Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Leader who can drive operational excellence and empower teams. The role involves leading TPM strategy and execution in a manufacturing environment, focusing on continuous improvement and Autonomous Maintenance.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Lead TPM implementation across the site, with a strong emphasis on empowering operators through the AM pillar
Drive measurable improvements in OEE, process quality, and equipment uptime (especially robotic equipment like sagger machines and automated baggers)
Train, coach, and energize cross-functional teams to embrace ownership, solve problems, and innovate
Build TPM standards, AM checklists, and KPIs—and track success across initiatives
Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, and Shared Services to create a high-performance manufacturing culture
Lead operational studies, time studies, and root cause analysis to identify improvement opportunities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of hands-on TPM experience in a manufacturing setting
Preferred
Proven success leading Autonomous Maintenance programs
Strong working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement tools
A natural leader and team builder who can connect across levels and functions
Strong communicator and strategic thinker
Passion for developing others and promoting an outward mindset
Data-driven decision-making skills
Benefits
Competitive Pay
Health and Life Insurance (eligibility date of hire)
Employee Assistance Program
Short and Long-Term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Company 401K Contribution (eligibility date of hire)
Company Bonus Eligibility
Fitness Membership subsidy
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Career Development