Continuous Improvement Engineer

ppg; Gainesville (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits

Matching 401k + retirement savings

Paid Vacation, Holiday pay

Job summary

PPG is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer at our Gainesville, TX plant to coordinate CI initiatives and lead site-wide improvement projects. You will define scopes, launch priorities, train operators, and drive value through disciplined CI methods across manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities include setting KPI targets, coaching teams, conducting LSS assessments, and partnering with Quality Assurance to ensure robust end-to-end processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; Master's preferred
• 5+ years of LSS/CI experience in chemical/food/manufacturing environment preferred
• Black Belt certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Assess and deploy CI development plans and set goals.
• Define, maintain and align KPI targets with site business strategy.
• Coach/mentor CI methodologies with leaders, engineers and operators.
• Conduct LSS assessments and define action plans to close gaps.
• Assist Operators to drive manufacturing efficiencies using CI tools/techniques.
• Align with Quality Assurance to deliver end-to-end processes.

Skills

LSS/Continuous Improvement

Kaizen

DMAIC

5S

Value stream mapping

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

As a Continuous Improvement Engineer , you will coordinate processes and lead the execution of continuous improvement strategies of the site. You will identify, scope, drive and deliver results for CI projects; responsibilities include project selection, scope and overall assignment, launch, prioritization tracking and deliverables.

You will be located at PPG's Gainesville, TX Plant and will report to the Plant Manager.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• matching 401k + retirement savings
• Paid Vacation, Holiday pay

Responsibilities:

• Assess and deploy CI development plans and set goals responsibilities.
• Define, maintain and align KPI targets with site business strategy.
• Work with leaders, engineers, and operators to coach/mentor CI methodologies. Ensure the instruction and use of key best practices (e.g., LSS, kaizen, DMAIC, GB/YB, 5S, value stream mapping).
• Conduct LSS Assessments, define action plans to close gaps and track execution across departments.
• Work with Operators to ensure they are appropriately trained
• Aid Operators to drive improvement in manufacturing efficiencies using best practice CI tools/techniques.
• Align with Quality Assurance to deliver robust and cost-effective end-to-end processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or other suitable technical field, Master's degree preferred
• 5 years+ proven experience with LSS/Continuous Improvement experience required, in a chemical / food / manufacturing environment is highly preferred
• Black Belt certification preferred

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.

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.

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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