TPM Lead/FI Coordinator

Reports to:                  Site Leader

Shift:                             6a - 2p, shift based on plant needs; 40hr/wk

Rate of Pay:                  Based on Expereince

SUMMARY

The TPM Lead- FI Coordinator is the point person for the facility to the Regional CI Leader with coordination and leadership of all onsite continuous improvement projects. The role exists to support/drive the pursuit of establishing TPM as the way we run our operations. Creates a rapport with floor personnel to garner genuine Voice of the Employee (VOE) ideas for Kaizen Projects and generates enthusiasm toward engagement in projects. Provides administrative and data collection functions for plant Kaizen pre and post work, 6S, Blitz, and Process Quality initiatives and events. The TPM/CI Coordinator assists with trending and educating floor personnel on the importance of their engagement toward continuous improvement efforts and using LEAN Tools. Shares best practices.

Measures of Success:

TPM Engagement of the Medina Site

Continuous improvement of OC TPM Audit/Assessment Scores

Continuous reduction in Downtime during the TPM Zero Loss Journey

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Leads as Core Team member on TPM-JIPM Autonomous Maintenance (AM) Pillar
2. Support Planned Maintenance, Training & Development, and Focused Improvement Pillars
3. Drives results of Autonomous Maintenance, Steps 1-3 completion
4. Attends all TPM meetings, works with leaders to advance team capabilities in problem solving, critical thinking, and analysis of issues to root cause solutions
5. Leads Kaizen Events as needed
6. Assist Shift Leaders and others in the plant on using Lean Tools to drive Problem Solving
7. Assist Regional CI Leader in developing site A-3’s as needed
8. Provide assistance to division and other plants on continuous improvement initiatives

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The employee should hold the following abilities:

• This is a “Special Skills” position

• Able to effectively read and communicate (oral and written), in English
• Must be able to understand verbal and written instructions
• Ability to work independently or as part of a functional team
• Attention to detail is a critical skill requirement
• Must possess strong organization skills and work ethic
• Strong math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide, percentages) and apply simple mathematical formulas
• Must have the ability to multi-task
• Must have strong internal and external customer service skills
• Must have the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations

COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE COMPENTENCIES

The employee must be able to:

• Operate a computer (laptop, desktop or tablet) or other keyboard instruments

• Intermediate computer literacy is a mandatory skill – Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and databases.  A large portion of this role involves written/computer based communications

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

The employee should have the following:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required
• 2 year degree preferred, but can be working toward this goal
• Current/prior strong involvement with TPM teams
• Leadership training/experience
• Must be able to learn the tasks and responsibilities of this position

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee should possess the ability to:

• Ability to stand for 8 hours straight
• Perform fine motor skills such as typing and writing for 8 hours straight
• Able to climb and descend stairs or ladders; work at elevated heights
• Must be able to squat, bend at the waist, and knees freely
• Exposure to ambient temperature extremes (<32 degrees F and >100 degrees F)
• Distinguish colors on signs, signals, and alarms
• Bending, twisting, and repetitive movements
• Handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls
• Working in and around fiberglass mat and asphalt fumes continuously without irritation

This role is excluded from reverting back to prior position within 45-days.

It is a requirement to be a U.S. citizen OR have valid proof of authorization to work in the United States.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.  Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.  All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  To perform this job successfully, the incumbents(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.  The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. 

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship