Total Productive Maintenance Lead

Job summary

The TPM Leader is responsible for developing and implementing Total Productive Maintenance strategies to improve equipment reliability and operational performance. This role involves leading cross-functional teams, managing maintenance programs, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and safety.

Job details

What you’ll enjoy at INNIO Waukesha: ⚙️ Innovative Work: Collaborate on advanced manufacturing projects that deliver industry‑leading products powering global industries. 🤝 Mission‑Driven Team: Join a group of dedicated professionals committed to safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Safety is a top priority, with annual reimbursement for safety shoes and prescribed safety glasses provided. 📈 Keep Growing: Access a robust tuition and professional development program, as well as internal training and career development opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career. 💚 Health & Wellness: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for you and your family from day one. EAP program and health care spending account available. 🎯 Work‑Life Balance & Perks: Benefit from on‑site gym access, a $300 annual fitness reimbursement program, paid personal days, and RRSP/TFSA and pension plan matching. The salary range for this position is $93,000 - $109,000, which will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications. The Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Team Lead is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of TPM practices across the assigned manufacturing or operations area. This role drives equipment reliability, operational excellence, and a culture of ownership through structured maintenance strategies, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement initiatives. The TPM Leader partners closely with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and EHS teams to improve asset performance, reduce losses, and support safe, efficient, and sustainable operations. Key Responsibilities * Lead the implementation and further development of the TPM strategy in alignment with business and operational objectives. * Drive initiatives to improve equipment availability, reliability, maintainability, and overall operational performance. * Promote TPM pillars such as autonomous maintenance, planned maintenance, focused improvement, and education & training. * Facilitate cross-functional problem-solving activities to identify root causes of equipment losses and implement sustainable corrective actions. * Maintain the process and building equipment in operation to ensure maximum availability to maximize production efficiency. * Develop and implement a preventative and predictive maintenance program in Fiix. * Review and update all aspects of the Fiix CMMS. * Assist with troubleshooting and solving problems related to equipment downtime. * Assisting in investigations through data compilation and statistical analysis to determine the root cause for both special and common cause events. * Contributing to process improvement projects, such as Lean and Six Sigma initiatives. * Involvement in change management activities. * Use of CMMS software (Fiix) to align complex maintenance tasks with operation requirements * Acquiring and using technical knowledge to support growth in the overall SQDCM manufacturing processes. * Ensure compliance with all health & safety regulations, policies, and procedures. * Perform daily workplace inspections to keep the maintenance department “audit ready” at all times. * Coordinate the purchase of spare parts, tools, and maintenance supplies to ensure production needs are met. * Monitor maintenance costs and operate within the established maintenance budget. * Assisting with the development of our MRO spare parts strategy and continuous update of our BOM. * Monitor and analyze key performance indicators such as OEE, downtime, breakdown frequency, maintenance compliance, and cost of maintenance. * Coach and train operators, technicians, and leaders in TPM principles, tools, and best practices. * Drive a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational discipline. * Collaborate with site leadership to prioritize improvement opportunities and ensure alignment with plant targets. Qualifications / Requirements * College Diploma or Degree in a Mechanical or Electrical Technologist Program would be an asset. * Red-Seal ticket with technical background would be an asset * Strong relationship builder who can effectively work cross-functionally. * Formal training or certification in TPM, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Reliability Engineering. * Experience in change management and capability building within operations teams. * Experience with CMMS and Microsoft Office. * 5 years in a similar industry or Manufacturing setting with supervisory experience. Desired Characteristics * Possesses strong analytical and organizational skills * Desire to learn about the technical process of Maintenance for Manufacturing (MFM) * Professional demeanor/customer service oriented * Ability to multi-task, and deliver key objectives within established timelines * Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams * Proficient in Microsoft software, such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint * Experience with Oracle and/or other ERP systems preferred What Success Looks Like * Increased equipment uptime and improved OEE performance. * Reduction in unplanned downtime and recurring equipment failures. * Stronger operator ownership and adherence to maintenance standards. * Sustainable TPM routines embedded in daily operations. * Measurable contribution to safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets. Accommodations INNIO is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will make reasonable accommodations for the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Department at [email protected] [[email protected]] to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. As part of our commitment to innovation and efficiency, INNIO utilizes AI technology to assist in the initial screening of applicants. All hiring decisions are made with human oversight to ensure fairness, context, and alignment with our core values.

What you’ll do

The TPM Leader is responsible for developing and implementing Total Productive Maintenance strategies to improve equipment reliability and operational performance. This role involves leading cross-functional teams, managing maintenance programs, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and safety.

Requirements

Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing setting with supervisory responsibilities and a relevant college diploma or degree. Proficiency in CMMS software and formal training in TPM, Lean, or Six Sigma methodologies are highly desired.

Benefits

• Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Life insurance • EAP program • Health care spending account • On-site gym access • Fitness reimbursement • Paid personal days • RRSP/TFSA matching • Pension plan matching • Tuition reimbursement • Professional development program

Listed skills

• Change Management · Preferred
• Operational Excellence · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Root Cause Analysis · Preferred
• Lean Manufacturing · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Total Productive Maintenance
• Equipment reliability
• Operational excellence
• Preventative maintenance
• Predictive maintenance
• CMMS
• Fiix
• Lean manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• Root cause analysis
• Data analysis
• Change management
• Budget management
• Cross-functional leadership
• Safety compliance
• OEE monitoring
• Statistical Analysis
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Operational Performance Management
• Professionalism
• Accountability
• Supervision
• Organizational Skills
• Willingness To Learn
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Excel
• Six Sigma Methodology
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Artificial Intelligence
• Auditing
• Change Management
• Customer Service
• Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
• Data Compilation
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Focused Improvement
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Problem Solving
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Lean Manufacturing
• Maintainability
• Manufacturing Processes
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Software
• Maintenance Repair And Operations (MRO)
• Multitasking
• Overall Equipment Effectiveness
• Operational Excellence

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Energy
• Logistics
• TPM Manager
• Maintenance Manager
• Mechanical Engineering Technicians
• First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers