TPM Maintenance Owner 1st Shift
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Job Location:
Morristown, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Richs also known as Rich Products Corporation is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza appetizers and specialty toppings our products are used in homes restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice retail in-store bakery deli and prepared foods among others. Working in 100 locations globally with annual sales exceeding $4billion Richs is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. RichsInfinite Possibilities. One Family.
Purpose Statement
We are seeking a highly skilled TPM Maintenance Owner to lead and drive Total Productive Maintenance initiatives across our operations. This role combines hands-on engineering expertise with strategic maintenance leadership to improve equipment reliability reduce downtime and enhance overall operational efficiency.
The ideal candidate brings strong mechanical and/or electrical engineering knowledge a data-driven mindset and proven experience implementing TPM methodologies in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Key Accountabilities and Outcomes
TPM Strategy & Implementation
Lead and sustain TPM pillars particularly Autonomous Maintenance Planned Maintenance and Focused Improvement.
Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce breakdowns and improve OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).
Facilitate root cause analysis (RCA) using structured problem-solving methods (5 Why Fishbone FMEA etc.).
Engineering & Technical Leadership
Provide hands-on troubleshooting support for complex mechanical electrical hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Analyze equipment reliability data to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
Lead equipment upgrades modifications and reliability improvement projects.
Support new equipment installation commissioning and validation processes.
Maintenance Planning & Reliability
Develop and optimize preventive maintenance schedules.
Ensure spare parts strategy and critical inventory management are aligned with reliability goals.
Implement predictive maintenance tools (vibration analysis thermography oil analysis etc.).
Drive condition-based monitoring practices.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Operations Sanitation Quality and Safety teams to ensure alignment.
Train operators in Autonomous Maintenance standards.
Promote a culture of ownership accountability and continuous improvement.
Performance & Reporting
Monitor KPIs such as MTBF MTTR OEE and maintenance costs.
Prepare reports and present reliability performance updates to leadership.
Lead structured improvement workshops (Kaizen SMED etc.).
Knowledge Skills and Experience
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in mechanical Electrical Industrial or related Engineering field preferred
3 years of experience in maintenance or engineering within manufacturing/industrial environments.
Proven experience implementing or leading TPM initiatives.
Strong understanding of industrial systems prefered (PLC automation robotics etc.).
Experience with CMMS systems.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated project management capability.
Preferred Qualifications
TPM certification or Lean/Six Sigma certification.
Experience with predictive maintenance technologies.
Knowledge of reliability-centered maintenance (RCM).
Experience in high-speed manufacturing environments.
Rich Products Corporation its subsidiaries and affiliates (Richs) are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race color religion sex national origin disability military or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Richs. Please contact Richs Associate Experience Network at if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.
