TPM Analyst

TPM Analyst 

Hammond, IN

Unilever’s mission is to add Vitality to Life.  We meet everyday needs for nutrition, hygiene and personal care with brands that help people feel good, look good and get more out of life.

Unilever is among the Top 70 of the Fortune Global 500 Companies.  We are also one of the world’s leading suppliers of fast moving consumer goods in foods, household and personal care products.  Our purpose is to meet the everyday needs of people everywhere – to anticipate the aspirations of our consumers and customers and to respond creatively and competitively with branded products and services, which raise the quality of life.

Job Title: TPM Analyst

I. Position Summary

This position administers, creates, analyzes, and internally and externally reports all of the sites continuous improvement Manufacturing metrics, (Production, Demand, Quality, Safety, Cost, Morale) and related Total Productive Manufacturing, (TPM), data including losses, capacity utilization, Pillar and Business Unit KPI’s and process metrics, self assessments and audit results.

This position administers the site’s loss collection databases and spreadsheets, etc. This position creates, updates and maintains plant TPM processes, programs and documentation in accordance with Unilever standards.

This individual is responsible for overseeing the timely and accurate completion of all TPM data analyses and the reports associated with the analyses. This individual will generate new reports and analyses as needed and requested by the various site functional areas.

This individual will work with site TPM Office co-workers, TPM Pillars, and business units to develop world class TPM processes. This person will maintain effective communications and network with external TPM specialists including but not limited to: Unilever Corporate, Global and Regional TPM practitioners, and identified external TPM consultants.

It is imperative that individuals in this job demonstrate an uncompromising commitment to TPM principles and a proactive approach to all aspects of TPM.

Job is based on B shift, but will require flexibility to work any shift as needed to support TPM activities. Occasional travel will be required.

Il. Position Responsibilities (Expected Work)

Incumbents are required to perform functions as assigned.)

1. Master and administer the site loss data collection database, scorecards, spreadsheets, etc.

2. Provide analysis of the site’s TPM data as requested.

3. Create new data collection venues and provide analysis of that data via formal and informal reports.

4. Provide timely reporting both internally and externally of results and analysis to appropriate recipients

5. Core member of the TPM Steering Committee.

Ill. Challenges

1. Typical challenges: a)Developing view of site metrics/ KPI’s in format and perspective to influence appropriate decisions b) Growing demand for more data and analysis of the data to drive factory operation c) in influencing others to drive improvement d) maintain integrity and accuracy of data and analysis in environment of multiple inputs and end users

2. Influence site to make data driven decisions, resisting historical intuitive only decisions

3. High volume of change and complex factory agenda

4. Lead and reinforce TPM related discussions with hourly and management teammates to facilitate and promote change as a necessary element of business.

5. Timely and accurate issuance of TPM scorecards, Self Assessments, reports, audits, etc.

V. Skills & Competencies

Knowledge: Secondary education preferred.

Specific Training TPM or related continuous improvement Experience Preferred in a manufacturing setting

Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Factory Database Administration. Ie. Maintenance and Manufacturing Loss databases, experience with regression curves and data analysis and communication techniques.

Experience 3-5 years manufacturing experience

Job Skills

Problem Solving Skills Strong ability to gather and analyze data. Must have strong data interpretation skills and ability to transpose data into usable information and understanding for others.

Computer Skills Excellent computer and analytical skills. Utilize computer software (Informance, Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, CMMS and Purchasing systems, Visio, etc.) to communicate, analyze, and document TPM metrics.

Communication Skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills used in presentation of data and reports and information transference to all levels of Unilever and external colleagues. Accurately interpret written and oral instructions and follow systematic instructions. Include relationship skills examples through communication.

Presentation Skills Superior facilitation, organizational, and presentation/delivery skills. Ability to clearly explain data and analysis to others.

Interpersonal Skills Excellent interpersonal relationship skills.

Interact effectively with all organizational levels including TPM staff at other Unilever sites, TPM professionals, consultants and suppliers. Motivate, energize, and foster team activities and relationships. Ability to resolve conflict. Ability to lead teams and projects.

Competencies & Abilities

Self Motivation Proactive individual. Ability to thrive in self-directed environment. Plans and arranges a significant portion of own work, referring only unusual cases to supervisor or others.

Developing self and others Pursues opportunities to develop or enhance own experience and capabilities, evaluates what went well and what didn’t and learns from these experiences, supports the development of colleagues.

Breakthrough Thinking Recognizes when a current opportunity or problem is similar to a previous one and uses the experience to help the current situation, is intellectually curious about new approaches to problems or opportunities, uses available information to aid problem solving.

Organizational Awareness Knows who the key players are and involves them as appropriate, uses own networks within the plant/business to get things done.

Change Catalyst Aligns own actions willingly with change initiatives and seeks to understand the rationale for the change, accepts “change” as the only way Unilever can grow and become more successful, constructively challenges in order to better understand “the why”, responds quickly to a change in priorities.

Team Leadership Clarifies individual and team roles and responsibilities, provides guidance on the team and individual behavior takes the lead in developing solutions to business issues, handles personal and interpersonal issues effectively, acting to build the overall team spirit.

Unilever offers a competitive compensation package which includes:  Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including spouse & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, Retirement & Savings Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Vacation and Holidays.

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Unilever is an equal opportunity employer.  It prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-employment drug-screening results and background investigation.