TPM/Maintenance Manager
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TPM/Maintenance Manager
POSITION SUMMARY
This position will serve to be the key technical, maintenance and infrastructure leader. The successful candidate will be a member of the operations leadership team to drive continuous improvement and the proper maintenance of plant equipment. The role will serve as the plant’s Progressive Maintenance (PM) Pillar Owner and will be responsible for driving the key result metrics of the pillar. Additionally, the role will serve to deliver the business in the areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability, Efficiency, Cost, Delivery, and Sustainability. The Technical Manager is responsible for the leadership, development, and support of our Maintenance resources and systems.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform maintenance management by leading maintenance resources and establishing priorities in maintenance schedules
- Support the operating departments’ Technical Leaders, Maintenance Leaders, Planners and Technicians to:
- Develop their technical acumen
- Understand and apply Progressive Maintenance tools
- Prioritize work effectively through use of a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
- Respond to process failures and breakdowns with a sense of urgency
- Train all levels of the organization to complete mechanical work
- Drive high-performance work culture by engaging with team members on the floor and coaching to problem solve, make decisions, and become self-reliant
- Coach operating teams and leadership to root cause identification, elimination of losses, and the use of problem-solving tools to identify gaps and prioritize work.
- Lead the plant facilities team to ensure reliable operations and maintenance of plant infrastructure, utilities, buildings & grounds
- Lead the maintenance storeroom staff to:
- Operate and maintain all aspects of the maintenance storeroom
- Develop and teach Storeroom DMS (Daily Management Systems), including all In-process measures
- Responsible for the maintenance shop to ensure staffing, skills and equipment to support plant maintenance repair activities
- Lead the Site Progressive Maintenance (PM) Pillar and collaborate with the corporate PM Pillar Team
- Responsible for electronic reliability data and improving methods for collecting accurate data
- Establish and track KPIs as required to successfully manage the safety, quality, and efficiency of the maintenance operations
- Working closely with the Plant Engineer, lead and execute on the 5-year Capital Expenditure strategy to upgrade and maintain plant facilities and equipment
- Participate in and/or lead improvement teams to provide targeted improvements to meet plant and company objectives
- Address gaps in line/area performance through the implementation and effective coaching of Continuous Improvement methodologies; foster a zero-loss culture
- Owns a safety key element and/or a quality key element
- Support and foster our Company Culture through role modeling our Basic Beliefs and Our Commitment to Each Other
- Embrace the Plant Vision and CBN (Compelling Business Need)
- Participate in the annual Site Master Planning process
- Support HPO (High Performance Organization) vision and work system
- Support continuous improvement programs and Role model behaviors
- Achieve an excellent understanding of operational capabilities and product flow including all inputs and outputs
- In conjunction with the HR Manager and Plant Manager, effectively manage employee relations issues
- Professionally represent the site to all constituents and stakeholders, including but not limited to: Internal Corporate Business Partners; Customers; Vendors; Contractors; Regulatory Representatives, etc.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Education
Bachelor’s degree is preferred, Engineering degree is preferredExperience
- 5 years of relevant experience is required
- Demonstrated ability leading a team to deliver business needs where employee safety receives top priority, followed closely by product quality and productivity
- Demonstrated ability building and developing leaders
- Experience coaching & growing capability in maintenance technicians. Identification of capability gaps, plans to close gaps in self and others to assure team skills meet immediate and future business / team needs
- Experience with maintenance work development, planning, and scheduling
- Experience with a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
Other
- Demonstrated priority setting and problem solving
- Demonstrated ability to be decisive, proactive and strategic in decision making
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively across organization boundaries and with diverse teams
- Experience developing and maintaining a budget
- Demonstrated experience in building a high-performance work culture and systems is preferred
- Effective presentation, verbal, and written communication skills
- Ability to gather and validate data independently, analyze data to determine optimal solutions. Share analysis and solutions with others.
- Strong demonstrated technical and mechanical ability in order to coach others on equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Project management experience would be valued for this role, as the individual will manage costs, schedules and resources for the work.
- Operates with discipline – set objectives, target timing and task priorities; follows through to meet commitments.
- Available to provide technical support and coordinate resources during major outages
- Willingness and ability for occasional travel as required
Freqently Asked Questions
A TPM/Maintenance Manager in Topeka must master computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), root cause analysis, and progressive maintenance techniques. Additionally, strong mechanical troubleshooting abilities and leadership in developing maintenance teams are crucial to uphold plant reliability and safety standards.
This role often advances from hands-on technical supervision to strategic leadership, focusing on continuous improvement and cross-department collaboration. Career growth involves honing skills in budget management, capital project planning, and fostering a high-performance culture within maintenance teams.
Daily hurdles include prioritizing maintenance requests, coordinating with technical and operating teams for rapid response to equipment failures, managing storeroom logistics, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality KPIs, all while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Kyler Professional Search emphasizes leadership development and technical acumen in their TPM/Maintenance Manager roles, focusing on integrating progressive maintenance methods and fostering a zero-loss culture that aligns with modern manufacturing standards.
They provide structured frameworks for coaching maintenance staff, encourage cross-functional collaboration, and promote strategic planning skills to ensure TPM/Maintenance Managers can effectively lead teams while managing complex plant infrastructure.
In Topeka, TPM/Maintenance Managers typically earn between $85,000 and $105,000 annually, reflecting local market conditions and the specialized nature of maintenance leadership within manufacturing facilities.
Certifications like Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) or Lean Six Sigma are highly regarded in Topeka’s industrial sector, as they demonstrate advanced maintenance management expertise and commitment to continuous improvement.
While Topeka has a stable demand for skilled maintenance managers due to its manufacturing base, competition remains moderate. Candidates with proven leadership and CMMS experience tend to stand out in this local market.
Midwestern plants often contend with aging equipment and infrastructure, requiring TPM/Maintenance Managers to prioritize reliability-centered maintenance and capital expenditure planning to sustain operational efficiency and safety.
It’s critical; success depends on effectively partnering with operations, engineering, and HR to align maintenance priorities with business goals, ensuring safety, quality, and cost efficiency are consistently met.
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