What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager position at PPG?
As a Plant Manager, you will provide operational management for the entire site’s coatings production process for the business. You will also contribute to the profitability of the business by coordinating each step of the production process to ensure customers’ needs are met.
You will be reporting directly to the Manufacturing Director and work onsite.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the manufacturing and delivery of quality coatings safely, on time, efficiently, and within PPG guidelines.
Lead a clean, safe, cost-efficient production organization that is committed to a high level of first run capability and is responsive to changes in the marketplace.
Evaluates equipment, facility, warehousing/distribution and process needs, and prepares capital authorizations to meet current and future needs.
Develop and maintain, training and participative management, a work force that is, motivated and committed to organizational objectives with effective utilization of staff.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with Chemical Engineering or Chemistry preferred.
5 years of proven ability in Chemical Operations and Production Management.
2 years proven ability as a Plant Manager
Fluent in DMAIC/DFLSS and Kaizen project execution—Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred.
Strong determination for action and an ability to create and implement initiatives to drive performance improvement, providing examples of tangible results.
History of continuous improvement and record of accomplishment.
PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
About us:
Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.
PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™
Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company.. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.
The PPG Way
Every single day at PPG:
We partner with customers to create mutual value.
We are “One PPG” to the world.
We trust our people every day, in every way.
We make it happen.
We run it like we own it.
We do better today than yesterday – everyday.
PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.
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Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.
