Total Productive Maintenance and Operator Driven Reliability
interpro.wisc.edu/RA01638See upcoming datesCourse Overview
This course explores the foundational principles of TPM and focuses on two critical pillars—Planned Maintenance and Autonomous Maintenance—to help organizations achieve high equipment utilization and reliability. Participants will learn how to empower operators, foster cross-functional collaboration, and implement practical tools like 5S, center lining, and visual factory standards. By aligning maintenance and operations, this course helps teams eliminate inefficiencies, reduce downtime, and build a culture of continuous improvement.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply TPM principles and ODR practices to improve asset reliability and operational performance.
- Implement tools such as 5S, visual factory, and center lining to support autonomous maintenance.
- Foster collaboration between operations and maintenance teams to drive sustainable improvements.
Who Should Attend?
- Maintenance technicians, engineers, and managers seeking to enhance reliability practices.
- Operations leaders and supervisors aiming to improve equipment effectiveness.
- TPM and continuous improvement leaders responsible for driving cultural and process change.
Course Outline
- What is Total Predictive Maintenance (TPM) and Operator Driven Reliability (ODR)?
- Tools to Empower Operators to Apply Reliability and Asset Management Practices
- Methods to Drive Organization Change to Produce Reliable Asset Performance
- Basic Elements of Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)
- 5 Pillars of TPM
- Autonomous Maintenance (Basic Asset Care)
- 5S
- Center Lining
- Visual Factory
- Operations Standards for Inspection
Instructors
Brian Hronchek
Brian Hronchek is a Purdue University Aerospace Engineering graduate and a retired Marine Corps Captain with extensive experience in training, operations, and leadership. He holds several professional certifications, including CMRP, REC from Clemson University, and ISO CAT II Vibration Analyst. Brian specializes in reliability engineering, maintenance planning, and business process development, focusing on mentoring and empowering individuals to build high-performing organizations. His career spans the oil and gas and steel industries, as well as predictive technology services, leading to his current role as a principal trainer and consultant. He actively shares his insights through LinkedIn articles, professional lectures, and mentoring Purdue students. Passionate about knowledge sharing, Brian believes that “wealth is created through the transfer of knowledge” and is dedicated to helping others grow.
George Williams
George is the founder and CEO of ReliabilityX and a recognized leader in the field of maintenance and reliability. He holds a master’s degree in reliability engineering from Monash University and began his career in maintenance while still in high school, working alongside his father. George spent 16 years with a major pharmaceutical company, advancing from technician to global asset management leader. His team earned the prestigious Uptime Award for Best Maintenance and Reliability Program in 2015. A Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) and Certified Reliability Leader, George was named CMRP of the Year by the Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals in 2016. He also holds certifications in vibration analysis, infrared thermography, ultrasound, motion amplification, and plant maintenance management. A published author and experienced educator, George has been teaching maintenance and reliability courses for UW–Madison Interdisciplinary Professional Programs since 2010.
Upcoming dates (2)
Total Productive Maintenance and Operator Driven Reliability
Location: Madison, WI or Live Online
Course #: RA01638-D948
Fee: $1,495
interpro.wisc.edu/RA01638
Fee
- $1,495
This course has two attendance options, face-to-face or online.
Face-to-face attendance fee includes morning and afternoon breaks, scheduled lunches, in-person instruction, and course materials.
Online attendance fee includes online instruction and course materials. Online attendees will access course sessions via the Zoom web conferencing platform.
Credits
- CEU: 1.4
- PDH: 14
Schedule
Registration Date/Time:
9/23/2026 7:30am Central Time
Event Dates/Times:
- 9/23/2026 8:00am - 4:30pm Central Time
- 9/24/2026 8:00am - 4:30pm Central Time
Course Notes
This is a HyFlex (in-person and online) taught course. Your registration is for one teaching platform only: in-person or online. Please be prepared to attend all days either in-person or online. Contact us if you have any questions or if you need to make a change.
This course uses the Canvas course management and Zoom platforms. A UW NetID is required to access the online course site. Both in-person and online students should obtain a NetID and access the Canvas course website. Your registration confirmation email will walk you through the NetID process and how to access Canvas.
Digital materials for this course will be available on the Canvas course website. Access to the course materials and the webinar platform will be provided a few days before the course. Please watch the email address you provided for release dates and pre-course information. Check your spam file if you do not see emails from the "wisc.edu" addresses.
Instructor
George Williams
Location
Accommodations
Accommodations include: Enjoy complimentary business center, WiFi and Local/Airport Shuttle. Each room has a refrigerator, microwave, 42-inch HDTV, and executive desk. Parking available $15/night.
Accommodations include: Complimentary WiFi, Local/Airport Shuttle, Pool, and Fitness Center.
Accommodations include: Your stay includes hot breakfast buffet, fitness center, business center, convenient on-site parking. Guest rooms are complete with Keurig coffee maker, refrigerator, complimentary high-speed Internet, and 40-inch, flat screen, high-def TVs.
Cancellation Policy
If you cannot attend, please notify us as soon as possible before the course start date for a refund. Once you access course materials, a refund is not available. Instead, you may transfer your registration to another course offering.Total Productive Maintenance and Operator Driven Reliability
Location: Madison, WI or Live Online
Course #: RA01638-E084
Fee: $1,495
interpro.wisc.edu/RA01638
Fee
- $1,495
This course has two attendance options, face-to-face or online.
Face-to-face attendance fee includes morning and afternoon breaks, scheduled lunches, in-person instruction, and course materials.
Online attendance fee includes online instruction and course materials. Online attendees will access course sessions via the Zoom web conferencing platform.
Credits
- CEU: 1.4
- PDH: 14
Schedule
Registration Date/Time:
9/22/2027 7:30am Central Time
Event Dates/Times:
- 9/22/2027 8:00am - 4:30pm Central Time
- 9/23/2027 8:00am - 4:30pm Central Time
Course Notes
This is a HyFlex (in-person and online) taught course. Your registration is for one teaching platform only: in-person or online. Please be prepared to attend all days either in-person or online. Contact us if you have any questions or if you need to make a change.
This course uses the Canvas course management and Zoom platforms. A UW NetID is required to access the online course site. Both in-person and online students should obtain a NetID and access the Canvas course website. Your registration confirmation email will walk you through the NetID process and how to access Canvas.
Digital materials for this course will be available on the Canvas course website. Access to the course materials and the webinar platform will be provided a few days before the course. Please watch the email address you provided for release dates and pre-course information. Check your spam file if you do not see emails from the "wisc.edu" addresses.
Instructor
George Williams
Location
Accommodations
Accommodations include: Enjoy complimentary business center, WiFi and Local/Airport Shuttle. Each room has a refrigerator, microwave, 42-inch HDTV, and executive desk. Parking available $15/night.
Room: rates start at $160
Accommodations include: Complimentary WiFi, Local/Airport Shuttle, Pool, and Fitness Center.
Accommodations include: Your stay includes hot breakfast buffet, fitness center, business center, convenient on-site parking. Guest rooms are complete with Keurig coffee maker, refrigerator, complimentary high-speed Internet, and 40-inch, flat screen, high-def TVs.