EM Coordinator

SUMMARY

The Maintenance TPM EM Coordinator is responsible for leading the implementation and sustainment of the Total Productive Maintenance (EM) Maintenance Pillar while supporting continuous improvement initiatives throughout the maintenance department. This role serves as the department coordinator for EM activities, maintenance-related projects, and reliability improvement efforts. The position also serves as a backup for the Maintenance Planner and Inventory Specialist, ensuring continuity of maintenance planning, scheduling, and spare parts management processes.

The Maintenance EM Coordinator works closely with Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, and Leadership teams to improve equipment reliability, reduce losses, enhance maintenance processes, and support world-class manufacturing performance.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety and Environmental Responsibilities

• Lives the Safety Stand and complies with all plant safety requirements. Safety is a condition of employment.
• Demonstrates personal ownership of safety and promotes safe work practices throughout the facility.
• Reports accidents, near misses, injuries, unsafe conditions, and equipment abnormalities immediately.
• Participates in safety, environmental, TPM, quality, and housekeeping initiatives.
• Complies with all environmental regulations, waste disposal procedures, and recycling requirements.
• Maintains clean, organized, and safe work areas in accordance with 5S standards.

TPM Leadership and Continuous Improvement

• Lead implementation and sustainment of the TPM EM Maintenance Pillar.
• Coordinate EM activities, audits, assessments, and action plans within the maintenance department.
• Maintain EM boards, metrics, standards, and visual management systems.
• Facilitate focused improvement activities aimed at eliminating equipment losses and improving reliability.
• Support Autonomous Maintenance and Planned Maintenance initiatives throughout the facility.
• Track EM key performance indicators and communicate progress to plant leadership.
• Assist in developing training materials and coaching maintenance personnel on TPM & EM methodologies.
• Promote a culture focused on achieving zero injuries, zero defects, and zero losses.
• Support PM Day activities and ensure TPM standards are maintained and continuously improved.
• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance processes, equipment reliability, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

Maintenance Projects and Department Coordination

• Coordinate and manage maintenance department improvement projects from planning through completion.
• Assist with implementation of new maintenance programs, procedures, and systems.
• Track project timelines, resources, budgets, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to execute reliability and process improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, status reports, and performance metrics.
• Support equipment upgrades, capital projects, and maintenance-related continuous improvement efforts.
• Assist with root cause analysis investigations and implementation of corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance workflows, efficiency, and organizational effectiveness.

Maintenance Planner Backup Responsibilities

• Provide coverage for the Maintenance Planner during absences or as business needs require.
• Assist with planning and scheduling maintenance work to optimize equipment reliability and plant performance.
• Review work requests and support work order management activities within SAP.
• Help coordinate maintenance schedules, PM Day activities, contractor work, and outage planning.
• Support maintenance backlog management and schedule compliance initiatives.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation within SAP.

Inventory Specialist Backup Responsibilities

• Provide coverage for the Inventory Specialist during absences or as business needs require.
• Support inventory accuracy and spare parts management activities.
• Receive, issue, and properly store maintenance spare parts.
• Assist with inventory cycle counts and inventory reconciliation activities.
• Review critical spare parts inventory levels and support stocking strategies.
• Maintain organization and 5S standards within the maintenance storeroom.
• Ensure proper documentation and inventory transactions are completed accurately within SAP.
• Support spare parts obsolescence reviews and inventory improvement initiatives.

Other Responsibilities

• Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration across all levels of the organization.
• Support training and development initiatives within the maintenance department.
• Identify and participate in learning opportunities to develop expertise in TPM, reliability, planning, and inventory management.
• Follow standard operating procedures and established maintenance processes.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability as business needs change.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Maintenance Leader.
• Maintain regular attendance and flexibility to support varying schedules as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Skills and Abilities

The employee should possess the following skills and abilities:

• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead initiatives and influence teams without direct supervisory authority.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Computer and Software Competencies

The employee must be able to:

• Utilize SAP for maintenance planning, work order management, and inventory transactions.
• Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Generate reports, analyze data, and maintain department records.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or technical certification preferred.
• Maintenance, manufacturing, reliability, planning, inventory, or TPM experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of maintenance systems, equipment reliability principles, and manufacturing processes preferred.
• Experience with SAP PM and inventory management systems preferred.
• TPM, Lean Manufacturing, or Continuous Improvement experience preferred.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Industrial manufacturing environment with exposure to varying temperatures.
• Exposure to dust, dirt, noise, and airborne particles.
• Ability to wear required PPE for extended periods.
• Frequent walking throughout the facility.
• Occasional lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and access elevated work areas as needed.
• Ability to work in both office and production environments.
• Forklift certification or ability to become certified preferred.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Additional duties may be assigned as business needs require.