EMEA Manufacturing Director — Architectural Coatings

ppg; Amsterdam; Presencial; EUR 180.000 - 280.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

PPG seeks a Manufacturing Director, Architectural Coatings EMEA, to lead a diverse network across 13 plants and ~1500 employees, driving safety, performance, and Transformation. Based near Amsterdam or other AC locations in EMEA, the role will steer strategy and operational excellence across the region.

You will build high-performing teams, partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance and HR, and champion sustainability and regulatory compliance while delivering results at scale.

Formación

• Extensive +5 years senior leadership experience in manufacturing, operations, or a related discipline.
• Proven success leading complex, multi-site manufacturing networks across multiple countries.
• Strong track record in productivity improvement, cost optimization, and organizational effectiveness.
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale manufacturing transformation, network optimization, or restructuring initiatives.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing operations, EHS, quality systems, and sustainability practices.
• Strong strategic thinking, business acumen, and ability to translate operational performance into business outcomes.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills across functions and cultures.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% across the EMEA region.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the Architectural Coatings manufacturing organization across EMEA, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-performing operations.
• Define and execute the long-term manufacturing strategy, including network transformation, footprint optimization, and capacity planning.
• Drive operational excellence by improving productivity, quality, service, reliability, and cost competitiveness across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Champion a strong Environment, Health & Safety culture and ensure compliance with company standards and local regulations.
• Advance sustainability objectives and integrate environmental considerations into manufacturing strategy and operational decision-making.
• Define, initiate and steer major transformation initiatives, including organizational redesign, restructuring, and network optimization projects.
• Develop and coach a high-performing regional leadership team, strengthening talent pipelines and succession plans.
• Partner closely with Supply Chain, Engineering, Procurement, Finance, HR, Quality, EHS, and business leaders to align manufacturing priorities with business objectives.
• Use data-driven insights and financial acumen to support investment decisions, productivity programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Conocimientos

Senior leadership

Multi-site networks

Operational excellence

Transformation programs

Stakeholder management

Leadership development

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations/SC/Business

Descripción del empleo

PPG seeks a Manufacturing Director, Architectural Coatings EMEA, to lead a diverse network across 13 plants and ~1500 employees, driving safety, performance, and Transformation. Based near Amsterdam or other AC locations in EMEA, the role will steer strategy and operational excellence across the region.

You will build high-performing teams, partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance and HR, and champion sustainability and regulatory compliance while delivering results at scale.