Total Productive Maintenance Manager

About Us Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally. About the Team Fanatics Collectibles is a new company operating at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology. Backed by world-class investors, operators, and sports & entertainment partners, we are building the global leader in next-generation collectibles. As part of the broader Fanatics ecosystem, we leverage a digital sports platform that spans over 900 sports properties and engages more than 81 million fans. Together, we are reimagining every part of the collectibles experience for fans, partners, and creators. Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Manager to lead and implement TPM strategies across our manufacturing operations. The TPM Manager will be responsible for ensuring the optimization of equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and enhancing overall production efficiency. This individual will work closely with engineering, operations, and production teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement and proactive maintenance, driving the effectiveness and longevity of machinery and equipment. This position is expected to understand the trading card manufacturing process and participate in daily plant operations. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: PM Strategy and Implementation: Develop, implement, and lead a Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) strategy to improve equipment reliability, uptime, and overall efficiency. Oversee the execution of TPM pillars including Autonomous Maintenance (AM), Planned Maintenance (PM), Quality Maintenance (QM), and Focused Improvement (FI). Establish maintenance goals, KPIs, and metrics to measure the effectiveness of TPM initiatives. Lead the continuous improvement process through systematic root cause analysis and proactive action plans. Maintenance Management: Ensure the development and execution of preventive maintenance schedules and tasks to minimize equipment breakdowns. Coordinate with production and operations teams to ensure that maintenance activities do not impact production schedules. Oversee the planning and execution of corrective and predictive maintenance tasks to ensure equipment is running at optimal performance. Ensure equipment reliability through root cause analysis and the implementation of corrective actions to address recurring issues. Team Leadership and Development: Lead and develop the TPM team, providing training and coaching to operators, technicians, and engineers in TPM practices. Promote cross-functional teamwork and collaboration to build ownership of maintenance activities across all levels of the organization. Drive the cultural shift toward a proactive maintenance environment by engaging all employees in continuous improvement initiatives. Organize and lead TPM-related workshops and training s…