Abstract

The Total Productive Maintenance strategy contributes positively to the development of a company to achieve an Overall Equipment Efficiency close to world class by offsetting the operation delays, product defects, order declines, customer dissatisfaction and worker demoralization (5Ds). The study evaluated how TPM is linked to the manufacturing culture of the company to ensure a high degree of utilization, reliability, and availability of the plant. The study revealed that TPM can increase machine efficiency by reducing set up times, defects, and machine breakdowns. These improvements are possible in the presents of enabling Lean Techniques such as 7S, Kanban, single minute exchange of dies (SMED) and Overall Equipment Effectiveness OEE. Overlooking the importance of training, motivation and change in manufacturing culture handicaps the success TPM. On the other hand, the leadership must avoid unethical behaviour that cause serious harm to the organization when questionable decisions are made resulting in losing the battle for respect among managers. The involvement and engagement with employees address the mental health to give job satisfaction.