Operational Excellence Leader (Total Productive Maintenance)

Ecolab

Last Updated: 8/26/2026 11:58:58 AM

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Current Days Open
65
Reqs Seen
1
Current Min Salary
$107,600.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$107,600.00 (Yearly)
Historical Time to Fill
65
First Seen
6/23/2026
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$107,600.00 (Yearly)
8/26/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$107,600.00 (Yearly)
8/26/2026

Full Job Description

Ecolab has an immediate need for an Operational Excellence Leader (Total Productive Maintenance) in our manufacturing plant located in Philadelphia, PA. As the TPM Manager, you will drive the implementation, growth, and sustainability of Total Productive Maintenance as how we do the work. As a member of the plant leadership team, you will offer TPM leadership and expertise and be key in building the capability of all the TPM Pillars. This is the perfect job if you are self-motivated, with a bias for action, a sense of urgency, and tendency to quickly take personal responsibility to drive improvements and achieve manufacturing excellence. Whats in it For You: Opportunity for a long-term career path within Ecolab Supply Chain Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and has been recognized as one of the most ethical companies in the world Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment- medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more! What will you do: Aligning plant and distribution center resources with business priorities of Safety, Quality, Service and Savings Assist in the creation, deployment, and execution of the site Master Plan Lead the overall TPM strategy at the site, lead a TPM Pillar as part of the plant TPM Steering Committee and be an active participant in other pillars Actively participate as a hands-on operations team member, engaging in daily management systems and identifying opportunities for improvement on a continuous basis Advocate for change in a continuous improvement environment by prioritizing and managing CI initiatives Build and coach effective teams that advance the site Vision and Compelling Business Needs Drive productivity efficiency and loss elimination by engaging associates at all levels Lead the sites progression of TPM through Ecolabs Journey to Bronze Assessment Deliver TPM training aligned with training plans and support the skills required to create a Loss Analysis culture. Participate as a member of the regional TPM Community of Practice (CoP), sharing best practices and driving the organization to high performance. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in engineering 7 years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain environment 5 years of experience in CI Systems methodology (OPEX) including TPM, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified and/or project management office certified Experience in coaching and leading cross-functional teams, especially in productivity efficiency and loss elimination (Root Cause Analysis, Kaizen, PDCA) projects Working knowledge of TPM (Operational excellence and lean manufacturing) and HPO principles and methodology (5S, Autonomous Maintenance, Planned Maintenance, Focused Improvement, Visual Management, Kaizen, Organizational Design) Strong leadership skills with the proven ability to set a vision, manage change, develop others and strategically plan for continuous improvement. Ability to communicate effectively with key stakeholders and influence at all levels of the organization Immigration Sponsorship is not offered for this position. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree in engineering, Logistics, Science 10 years of experience in a manufacturing, supply chain environment 7 years leading TPM implementation and leaning six sigma in a manufacturing setting Strong financial acumen with costing background Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certified Experience leading process improvement projects for chemical processes Proven experience driving culture change using sound change management methodology Annual or Hourly Compensation Range The base salary range for this position is $107,600.00 - $161,500.00. This position is eligible for annual bonus pay based on performance, per plan terms. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws. Benefits Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits. If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here. Potential Customer Requirements Notice To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to: - Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website. A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. Building on a century of innovation, with an annual sales of $15 billion and more than 48,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. When you come to work at Ecolab, you get to take on some of the worlds most meaningful challenges and have the opportunity to learn and grow, shape your career, make an impact and quickly see the importance of your work. For more Ecolab news and information, visit www.ecolab.com.

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