Rising Production Area Lead - Chemical Ops

PPG Industries; Quattordio; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG Industries is seeking a motivated Junior Production Area Manager to support daily operations in our chemical manufacturing environment in Piemonte, Italy. You will work closely with experienced managers to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production while developing leadership skills.

The role emphasizes coordinating production activities, learning OEM standards, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives to boost productivity and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in roles like Team Leader or Shift Leader.
• Bachelor’s Degree or Technical Diploma in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Industrial Technology, or related fields.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations and production schedules across departments.
• Monitor safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets.
• Learn and apply OEM standards (IATF 16949, ISO 9001) and improve workflows.
• Assist supervisors and operators to maintain efficient processes and resolve issues.
• Help track KPIs (efficiency, scrap, cycle times) and support improvement actions.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Proactive attitude

Safety awareness

English language

Analytical thinking

Education

Engineering/Science degree or technical diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP/Production management systems

Job description

PPG Industries is seeking a motivated Junior Production Area Manager to support daily operations in our chemical manufacturing environment in Piemonte, Italy. You will work closely with experienced managers to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production while developing leadership skills.

The role emphasizes coordinating production activities, learning OEM standards, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives to boost productivity and cost efficiency.