MSO Specialist

PPG Vietnam Co Ltd; Dalveen; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Career development

Employee discounts

Community program

Recognition program

Product discounts

Job summary

PPG Braeside Office in Australia seeks an MSO Specialist to provide hands-on operational, technical and training support across the customer production environment. You will contribute to vehicle preparation, paint mixing and application while ensuring strict adherence to standardized processes and safety policies.

The role requires strong communication skills, experience in high-volume repair settings, and the ability to train and mentor site staff.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a high-volume vehicle repair environment.
• Adherence to standardised repair processes and ability to enforce them.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills at all business levels.
• Ability to train, mentor and discipline customer paint & panel staff as required.
• Sound planning, time management and organisational skills.
• Extensive knowledge of LEAN principles and PPG products and application systems.

Responsibilities

• Strict adherence to standardised repair process and enforce same with site staff.
• Identify and remedy on-site production bottlenecks quickly.
• Hands-on role – vehicle preparation, paint mixing, paint application.
• Ongoing equipment maintenance – spray equipment / UV & IR lamps / gun-wash machines / color tools etc.
• Train, mentor and discipline customer paint & panel staff as required.
• Staff training - On-site & PPG Training Centre, one on one training, staff assessments, and pre-employment assessments.
• Monthly Site Audits to identify areas of concern in relation to EHS, process and operations.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Process adherence

Communication skills

Training/mentoring

Time management

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Driver license

Maintenance knowledge

EHS compliance

Job description

MSO Specialist

PPG | Braeside Office

Full Time | Permanent

The Role:

To provide hands‑on operational, technical & training support across all facets of the customer production environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• - Strict adherence to standardised repair process & enforce same with site staff
• - Ability to quickly identify and remedy on‑site production bottlenecks
• - Hands on role – vehicle preparation, paint mixing, paint application in line with site requirements
• - Ongoing equipment maintenance – spray equipment / UV & IR lamps / gun‑wash machines / color tools etc.
• - Ability to train, mentor and discipline customer paint & panel staff as required
• - Staff training - On‑site & PPG Training Centre, one on one training, staff assessments, and pre‑employment assessments
• - Monthly Site Audits to identify areas of concern in relation to EHS, process and operations

Requirements:

• - Ideally 5 years plus of hands‑on experience within a high‑volume vehicle repair environment
• - Experience with process driven environments
• - High level of interpersonal & communication skills at all levels of business
• - Ability to enforce process is a non‑negotiable requirement
• - Understanding of labour productivity and the relationship to overall profitability.
• - Sound planning, time management and organisational skills.
• - Extensive knowledge of PPG products and application systems.
• - Knowledge of LEAN principles
• - Basic computer & literary competency in regard to email and other electronic communication
• - Be self‑motivated to achieve the required work tasks efficiently during the working day
• - Hold and maintain a current / valid motor vehicle driver license
• - Complete all mandatory company training both internal or external as required, whether in person or online
• - Adherence to all EHS policies at both PPG and Customer sites
• - Ensure compliance with PPG Ethics policy
• - Comply with the Travel and Entertainment policy
• - All PPG sites and vehicles are Smoke Free environments
• - Comply with the PPG Company Vehicle Policy

What We Offer

• - Competitive starting salary with yearly pay reviews
• - Commercial bonus scheme
• - Opportunities for development and long‑term career progression.
• - Access to corporate discounts, including WhereFit, that provide wellness benefits to our employees.
• - Give back to local communities with our PPG Colourful communities program.
• - PPG Recognition programs.
• - Generous discounts on PPG products through our company owned store network.

About us:

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 thandoes any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG onX.

The PPG Way 2030

We are customer champions

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, movefastanddon’tstop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.

We act with purpose and speed

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.

We are excellentoperators

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, weidentifyproblems, takeownershipand always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support ourfrontline,the faces of PPG to our customers.

We compete to win

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace newtechnologiesand leverage agility and speed as strengths.

We are PPG proud

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act withintegrityand value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.

PPGprovidesequal 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, veteran status, sexual orientation, genderidentityor expression.

If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please [e-mail].

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary bylocationwhich 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 insurancecoveragesand benefits will bein accordance withthe terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process , so that we can do better today than yesterday.