Logistics Supervisor

PPG; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits

401(k) matching and retirement savings

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

PPG is seeking a Logistics Supervisor for the 3rd shift at our Oak Creek, WI site. The role reports to the Warehouse Operations Manager and focuses on driving safety, quality, and productivity through standardized work and team engagement.

You will lead the Logistics Area, manage unionized hourly staff, optimize workflows, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve problems and deliver results. Prior ERP experience (Oracle) and a background in manufacturing are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in production with supervisory or management responsibilities in manufacturing
• Chemical or batch manufacturing experience preferred
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, bend, and stand/walk for long periods in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Supervise the unionized hourly workforce and assign/prioritize work
• Maintain and enforce the safety program and a Safety First culture
• Manage production progress, staffing, workflow optimization, and resource allocation
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and EHS teams to solve problems
• Use data to identify root causes and drive corrective actions
• Drive workforce engagement and continuous improvement

Skills

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Education

HS Diploma; Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems (Oracle)

Job description

As a Logistics Supervisor (3rd shift) working onsite in Oak Creek, WI, you will report to the Warehouse Operations Manager. You will drive team safety, quality, and productivity to meet goals by developing and adhering to standardized work. Through process discipline and worker engagement, you will lead the assigned Logistics Area, focusing on safety, risk reduction, and continuous improvement.

PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; 401 (k) matching and retirement savings; and paid vacation and holiday pay.

Responsibilities:

• Basic administration of supervisory responsibilities and documents.
• Assign and prioritize work to the unionized hourly workforce.
• Maintain the safety program and facilitate a "Safety First" culture to ensure a safe working environment.
• Manage production progress, including workflow optimization, staffing, and resource allocation; implement cost-saving measures and recovery strategies during changes.
• Collaborate with fellow supervisors and cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and EHS personnel to solve problems.
• Utilize data to identify solutions and recommend actions.
• Facilitate and grow a culture of workforce engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• HS Diploma required; associate or bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• 3+ years' experience in production and previous supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment. Chemical or batch manufacturing preferred.
• Previous experience with ERP systems; Oracle preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, to bend, and stand or walk for long periods of time in a fast-paced environment.

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.

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We are customer champions

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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

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