Production Manager (m/f/d)

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To strengthen our team at the Zuffenhausen plant, we are looking for an experienced Production Manager (m/f/d).

The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing the entire liquid coatings production process on site, ensuring high quality and efficiency standards are met. This role involves managing and developing the production team, providing strategic direction to optimize operations, ensuring compliance with quality standards, implementing continuous improvement initiatives, and maintaining strict adherence to safety, health, and environmental regulations.

Location: Zuffenhausen (on‑site)

Reports to: Plant Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the production of liquid coatings according to quality and efficiency targets.
• Monitor production processes and coordinate production capacities according to customer demand.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the production team, and conduct performance reviews.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance production capabilities and capacity.
• Align production goals with overall business objectives and market demands.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement within the production function.
• Ensure strict adherence to internal and external quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor implementation of quality control measures.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and implement lean manufacturing principles and best practices across production processes.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and ensure consistent reporting.
• Ensure all production activities comply with safety, health, and environmental policies and regulations.

Qualifications

• A university degree in engineering, industrial management, chemistry, or a related field.
• Extensive and solid experience in coatings manufacturing, the chemical industry, or another process‑oriented industry.
• In-depth knowledge of quality standards, lean management, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex production operations and lead diverse teams.
• A high-energy driver of change who is not satisfied with the status quo and is capable of advancing the innovation agenda and the further expansion of the plant.
• Strategic thinking and strong problem‑solving skills.
• Organizational and planning abilities, and excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• A promoter of teamwork and an effective motivator to achieve the best possible results.
• Business-fluent German and English, both written and spoken.

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.

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. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.