TPM/WCO Supervisor

Huhtamaki Thailand (Samut Sakhon)

Samut Sakhon, Thailand

Huhtamaki (Thailand) Limited is a member of Huhtamaki Group Worldwide, headquartered in Finland. Our company designs, develops, and produces innovative flexible packaging that touches consumers’ life everyday. With ISO 9001 and GMP/HACCP certification (the first in the country), our company has long been trusted by various multinational category leaders by providing packages for food, food ingredients, coffee, milk powder, pet food, and snacks.

About this position

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic TPM/WCO Supervisor to lead our continuous improvement initiatives and drive the successful implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) across our manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in manufacturing processes and quality systems, along with a passion for fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of TPM strategies to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement through Kaizen, Just Do It (JDI), and employee suggestions.
• Develop and conduct comprehensive training programs on TPM, World Class Operations (WCO), Lean principles, and Six Sigma.
• Monitor the progress of TPM implementation plans, tracking key milestones and KPIs.
• Collaborate with pillar leaders to create actionable plans and timelines for achieving KPIs.
• Manage and facilitate improvement projects aimed at enhancing quality, productivity, safety, and operational processes.
• Prepare and present monthly operational reports, including metrics on cost savings, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and labor efficiency.
• Drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to identify and reduce waste in processes.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards and uphold quality assurance practices.
• Mentor and coach team members in TPM practices, fostering skill development and process ownership.
• Engage with stakeholders to align continuous improvement initiatives with organizational goals.
• Stay updated on industry best practices to enhance personal and organizational knowledge.

Requirements

• General knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, ISO, WCO, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proven experience in training, coaching, and implementing TPM (Autonomous Maintenance, Focused Improvement, Quality Maintenance, or Planned Maintenance).
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in TPM and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Certified Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt and/or TPM/WCO certification preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive results through effective collaboration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both Thai and English.