TPM Champion
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Location: Reynosa, TAM, MX, 88730
Company: Corning
Requisition Number: 70639
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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.
Role Purpose
The Total Productive Maintenance Manager is responsible for sustaining and expanding Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) across the OCS Division. They will serve as a Leader, Strategist, Change Agent and Coach to train site leadership teams on effective deployment of key TPM strategies and processes aligned with Corporate and Divisional strategies. He or she will drive a learning culture that embraces standardization, digital transformation, problem solving, strategy deployment and continuous improvement. He or she will also develop and coach leaders to lead sites using defined tools and methods to achieve results. The TPM Manager will also be responsible for maintaining all documentation in a repository to ensure a standardized methodology and system is being deployed across an organization. The manager will provide cross departmental coordination for the implementation of TPM within the manufacturing locations while ensuring all resources are aligned with the business priorities including Quality, Cost, Delivery, Morale, Safety, and Innovation.
Key Responsibilities
TPM Implementation & Continuous Improvement:
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- Deploy, Communicate, and Manage TPM strategy across all TPM Champions & Regional Engineering Managers
- Develop training and build capability for each of the TPM Pillars
- Standardize tools (AM, PM, EEM, OEE etc.), functions, and reports in MAXIMO (CMMS) across the organization
Cross-Functional Leadership:
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- Lead, teach and coach others on implementing TPM capability across the Division
- Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, ensuring a clear understanding of TPM principles and objectives
Equipment Optimization:
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- Work closely with Plant Leadership and Operations/Maintenance teams to deploy TPM principles and implement Key Process Indicators to measure advancement of capability
- Encourage maintenance strategies that focus on preventative and predictive maintenance to minimize breakdowns and downtime
Communication and Reporting:
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- Present Global TPM Divisional Engineering status on a regular cadence to the local and regional leadership teams to review progress, results and challenges
- Maintain communications with all regions: APAC, EMEA, and NA and facilities, facilitating the exchange of standard methodologies, best practices and to ensure consistent development of capability
Experiences/Education - Required
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Engineering or Technical degree, Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics degree preferred
- Total Productive Maintenance Certification (Marshall Institute or equivalent)
Experiences/Education - Desired
- 5 to 7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- 3 to 5 years of experience in TPM principles, methods, systems
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We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.
- Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.
- Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.
- Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.
- Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.