TPM Manager – Manufacturing Operations

About the role

We are a fast‑scaling manufacturing and operations excellence firm that partners with Tier‑1 OEMs and global industrial players. As a TPM Manager you will lead the implementation of Total Productive Maintenance across multiple sites, driving equipment reliability, OEE improvements and measurable downtime reduction.

Key responsibilities

• Lead TPM rollout, establishing autonomous maintenance, planned maintenance and focused improvement pillars with cross‑functional teams.
• Define, track and analyse KPIs such as OEE, MTTR and MTBF to ensure >95% equipment availability.
• Train and certify shop‑floor operators on TPM fundamentals, 5S and visual management.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and root‑cause analysis (5‑Why, Fishbone, Pareto) to eliminate breakdowns.
• Collaborate with Plant Managers and Engineering to align TPM strategy with production targets and capital upgrades.
• Build and maintain TPM audit systems, scorecards and digital dashboards for compliance and ROI reporting.

Required profile

• Proven experience in TPM implementation within automotive, electronics or discrete manufacturing environments.
• Strong analytical mindset with a track record of driving continuous improvement.
• Ability to work hands‑on on the shop floor and influence cross‑functional teams.

Required skills

• TPM Certification
• OEE, MTTR, MTBF measurement
• Lean Manufacturing
• 5S methodology
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Autonomous Maintenance
• Six Sigma Green Belt (preferred)
• SAP PM Module (preferred)
• CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) (preferred)

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with Fortune 500 manufacturing clients and impact global supply chains.
• Clear career path toward Plant Leadership or Global TPM Director within 2–3 years.
• Hands‑on, shop‑floor‑first culture focused on measurable results.