Production Manager

PPG; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in paints and coatings is seeking a Production Manager for their Auckland plant. This role focuses on improving plant efficiencies and compliance with safety and quality standards, while leading cross-functional teams and initiatives. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in production leadership, change management, and lean methodologies. Competitive compensation and career progression opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Opportunities for development and long-term career progression

Performance based incentives

Access to corporate discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial/production-based roles in leadership positions.
• Demonstrated change management experience both in manufacturing projects and cultural change.
• Experience with lean initiatives including 5S, Visual Factory, continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Run a safe and compliant plant according to legislation.
• Manage area capacity, costs, and service.
• Sponsor and guide continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Lean Process techniques

Education

Tertiary qualification in a related discipline

Job description

At PPG, we protect and beautify the world. As a global leader in paints, coatings, and materials, we’re proud to deliver innovation and performance that help our customers make their mark.

We are currently seeking a Production Manager to be based at our plant in Auckland, New Zealand, and report to the Plant Manager. You will improve plant efficiencies, schedule adherence, quality, safety, and environmental performance to improve business profitability and our relationships with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Run a safe and compliant plant that complies with local legislation and PPG Requirements.
• Manage area capacity, costs, and service for the best benefit of the site and the PPG business units serviced by the area.
• Manage payroll process for wage employees through a clock-in system.
• Sponsor and guide the implementation of continuous improvement projects, especially capitalizing on Lean Process techniques (e.g. 5S).
• Sustain and further develop a performance culture throughout the production area with all employees through communication processes, use of Performance and Learning tools, negotiation and consultation on Trade Union Agreements, and effective cross-functional team working.
• Build cross-functional relationships and team working to enhance performance, especially alongside the manufacturing, engineering, EH&S, supply, planning, sales, marketing, and technical areas.
• Ensure active leadership in PPG policy and practice, in EHS, business conduct, ethics, and quality.
• Ensure the production area is compliant with Company and legislative EH&S regulations and maintains ISO9001 and other accreditations within the PPG guidelines.
• Maintain plant cleanliness following safety and PPG best practice requirements.
• Ensure the production outputs meet or exceed targets on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis.
• Ensure production area is managed in a cost-effective and efficient manner while working to a budget.
• Effectively communicate business goals, functional alignment, and performance against these measures.
• Manage the day-to-day relationships with management, employees, and trade union representatives.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial/production-based roles in leadership positions.
• Demonstrated change management experience both in manufacturing projects and cultural change.
• Experience with lean initiatives including 5S, Visual Factory, continuous improvement, etc.

What We Offer

• Opportunities for development and long-term career progression.
• Performance based incentives.
• 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

Here at PPG, we make it happen, and we are looking for candidates of the highest integrity who share our values, with the commitment and lead to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability, and colour, 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 day at PPG:

We partner with customers to create mutual value.

We are insightful, dedicated, and proactive. We have intimate knowledge of the market and our customers. We focus on practical solutions that make a difference.

We are "One PPG" to the world.

We are better and stronger together. We use our scale to reach new markets and introduce technologies as we differentiate and improve our markets.

We trust our people every day, in every way.

We empower our people to make the right decisions. We are inclusive, transparent, and respectful. Our feedback is clear and actionable.

We make it happen.

We have experience winning. We achieve. We deliver with discipline and integrity. We bring our best energy to our work. We decide and act intelligently and quickly.

We run it like we manage it.

We respect one another by being responsible and accountable. We always act in the best interest of our company, customers, shareholders, and our communities.

We do better today than yesterday – everyday.

We learn. We develop our people to grow our businesses.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, colour, 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 [e-mail].

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.