Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Leader

The Shepherd Color Company

The Role

Overview

Lead TPM strategy and autonomous maintenance to improve equipment performance and OEE.

Key Responsibilities

  • tpm implementation
  • kpi tracking
  • root cause
  • operational study
  • oee improvement
  • equipment uptime

Tasks

-This role operates in both office and industrial environments (non-temperature controlled). -Deliver world-class customer satisfaction -Lead TPM implementation across the site, with a strong emphasis on empowering operators through the AM pillar. -Build TPM standards, AM checklists, and KPIs—and track success across initiatives. -Train, coach, and energize cross-functional teams to embrace ownership, solve problems, and innovate. -Create a great place to work -Lead operational studies, time studies, and root cause analysis to identify improvement opportunities. -Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, and Shared Services to create a high-performance manufacturing culture. -Drive measurable improvements in OEE, process quality, and equipment uptime (especially robotic equipment like sagger machines and automated baggers).

Requirements

  • bachelor's
  • lean
  • six sigma
  • tpm
  • autonomous maintenance
  • ppe

What You Bring

-Must be comfortable wearing PPE, climbing stairs/ladders, and occasionally working weekends or off-shifts. -Strong communicator and strategic thinker -Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or equivalent experience) - required -A natural leader and team builder who can connect across levels and functions -Some domestic travel may be required. -Strong working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement tools -Data-driven decision-making skills -Proven success leading Autonomous Maintenance programs -3+ years of hands-on TPM experience in a manufacturing setting - required

Benefits

-Company Bonus Eligibility -Company 401K Contribution (eligibility date of hire) -Paid Holidays -Fitness Membership subsidy -Career Development -Tuition Reimbursement -Paid Time Off -Paid Parental Leave -Employee Assistance Program -Short and Long-Term Disability -Competitive Pay -Health and Life Insurance (eligibility date of hire)

The Company

About The Shepherd Color Company

-The company is renowned for its cutting-edge innovation in color technology and material science. -Provides durable, vibrant, and unique pigment solutions for industries like coatings, plastics, and automotive. -Pigments are trusted for performance in extreme environments, offering exceptional heat stability and durability. -Carved a niche in the production of inorganic pigments, focusing on sustainability and performance. -Dedication to custom solutions, tailoring pigments to meet precise client needs. -Developed long-lasting relationships with customers, ensuring the right color solutions for each project. -Products contribute to a diverse range of applications, from high-end automotive finishes to architectural coatings.

Sector Specialisms

Aerospace

Metallurgical

Electronics

Building & Construction