Lean Manufacturing Operations Manager (TPM)

Job Description

Job Description

Are you the builder of systems and teams who turns strategy into everyday excellence?

If you’re energized by leading people, stabilizing processes, and making safety and quality visible at the point of work, this Lean Manufacturing Operations Manager (TPM) role at PECO is for you. You’ll guide assigned TPM Locations, develop talent, and implement operational and strategic initiatives—bringing PECO Processes to life through disciplined execution and continuous improvement.

Start with a safety-first mindset, then ensure day-to-day operations deliver on Safety, Quality, Cost, Inventory, and Engagement. You’ll be the primary liaison with our TPM Partner, the coach developing TPM staff, and the problem-solver who removes barriers so projects land on time and on target.

• Lead TPM employees and own overall location outcomes across SQCI(E) metrics.
• Manage the onsite relationship with our TPM Partner, keeping objectives and execution tightly aligned.
• With the TPM Supervisor, manage budgets—maintain, optimize, and report expenses.
• Mentor, train, and upskill team members to strengthen capability.
• Continuously evaluate and improve safety, quality, operational throughput, and best-practice adoption.
• Collaborate with sales, service, transportation, and planning on TPM performance initiatives.
• Develop and present operational performance reports that inform leaders and employees on workload and resource utilization.
• Deliver projects end-to-end: coordinate resources, drive change management, identify/mitigate risks, document processes, and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Control inventory for other pallet companies.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree required; 8+ years in manufacturing/operations with 3+ years of people management.
• Interpersonal and leadership strengths; able to partner across departments and lead teams effectively.
• Robust knowledge of manufacturing equipment/processes and operations processes; adept at managing multiple priorities.
• Data-driven decision maker—capable of analyzing and interpreting KPIs.
• Excellent written communication; experienced in preparing technical reports and presenting to groups and senior leaders.
• Capable of supervising multiple groups/shifts, where applicable.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and comfortable using enterprise software.
• Critical thinker and problem solver with strong manufacturing business acumen.
• Ability to drive a forklift is required.

• Trusted communicator with strong presence; quickly builds credibility across all levels.
• Guided by PECO’s Core Values: Safety, Integrity, Trust, Excellence.
• Brings diverse experience and industry best practices to elevate performance.
• Accountable, focused, and deadline-driven.
• Confident engaging with current and potential PECO partners.
• Data-, process-, and results-focused; high energy with a passion for winning.

PECO Pallet Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PECO celebrates our continuous journey pursuing diversity through inclusion and empowerment of our employees to shape the future of the company and deliver our pillars of Quality and Service to all customers.