Optima Solutions Site Manager

PPG; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG is seeking an Optima Solutions Site Manager in Barcelona to act as the main liaison between PPG and the customer, ensuring clear communication, operational excellence, and high customer satisfaction. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage site activities, and drive alignment with customer requirements on site.

The role requires excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills, with advanced English and 100% onsite presence in Barcelona.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Industrial Technology, or related field.
• Strong customer-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Technical understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, or industrial environments.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced English level (written and spoken).
• Valid driver's license and own vehicle.
• Availability to work 100% onsite in Barcelona.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact between PPG and the customer.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through regular communication and follow-up meetings.
• Coordinate activities between the customer and multiple PPG teams.
• Monitor, track, and drive resolution of product, process, and quality issues.
• Prepare and communicate operational, quality, and performance reports.
• Support product launches, trials, industrialization activities, and material implementation projects.
• Ensure updates and reporting within PPG systems and tools.
• Coordinate logistics with Supply Chain for inventory visibility and material availability.
• Promote and comply with EHS policies and safety standards.
• Lead onsite teams and resources when required.

Skills

Customer-facing

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Decision making

English proficiency

On-site coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Industrial Technology, or related field

Job description

Mission

As Optima Solutions Site Manager, you will act as the main liaison between PPG and the customer, ensuring effective communication, operational excellence, and high levels of customer satisfaction. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage site activities, support issue resolution, and drive alignment between customer requirements and PPG operations. This is a customer-facing, onsite role requiring strong communication, coordination, and relationship management skills in a demanding environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact between PPG and the customer.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through regular communication and follow-up meetings.
• Coordinate activities between the customer and multiple PPG manufacturing, technical, and support teams.
• Monitor, track, and drive resolution of product, process, and quality issues.
• Prepare and communicate operational, quality, and performance reports.
• Support product launches, trials, industrialization activities, and material implementation projects.
• Ensure accurate updates and reporting within PPG systems and tools.
• Coordinate logistics activities, inventory visibility, and material availability with Supply Chain teams.
• Promote and maintain compliance with EHS policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Lead and coordinate onsite teams and resources when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
• Strong customer-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Technical understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, or industrial environments.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing priorities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced English level (written and spoken).
• Valid driver's license and own vehicle.
• Availability to work 100% onsite in Barcelona.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within automotive, industrial manufacturing, coatings, chemicals, or related industries.
• Experience managing customer accounts, resident engineering, onsite support, or implant roles.
• Previous leadership or team coordination experience.

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 than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X.

The PPG Way 2030

We are customer champions

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop 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 excellent operators

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, 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 new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths.

We are PPG proud

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

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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, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

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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. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

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