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TPM Maintenance Owner - 1st Shift

Location: 

Morristown, TN, US, 37814

Req ID:  39687
Segment:  Maintenance

Rich’s, 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 $4 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite 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

· Bachelor’s 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 (“Rich’s”), 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 Rich’s. Please contact Rich’s Associate Experience Network at hrhelp@rich.com if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

BRINGING YOUR BEST SELF TO WORK.

As a family-owned company, caring for our associates—their whole selves—is a top priority. That’s why we provide benefits and tools to help our people balance the integration of work and life:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Health & financial benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Family planning support
  • Flexible work policy
  • Associate resource groups
  • Volunteering & community impact opportunities
  • Holiday gatherings
  • In-house taste tests (we are a food company after all)!

It’s all part of how we support our family of associates. Because in the company of family, all things are possible.

MEET RICH’S.

Rich’s, 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 $3.8 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.


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