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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

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.