Manager, Logistics & Distribution

PPG; Adrian (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG is seeking a Logistics & Distribution Manager for its Adrian, Michigan facility. This role involves managing daily safety and operational activities, ensuring compliance with regulations, and overseeing logistics operations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and extensive experience in shipping/logistics in a chemical environment. Key responsibilities include managing team performance, optimizing transportation routes, and maintaining inventory accuracy. PPG offers competitive benefits to support employee well-being.

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in shipping/logistics within a chemical manufacturing environment.
• 4 years of supervisory experience required.
• Knowledge of chemical/hazardous materials regulations is a must.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily safety and quality activities at the Adrian Plant.
• Manage transportation and fleet logistics.
• Coordinate with sales and procurement on shipping needs.

Skills

Shipping/logistics experience

Transportation and Fleet Management

Supply Chain Collaboration

Inventory accuracy

Education

Bachelor's degree in a business or technical field

Tools

ERP system (preferably Oracle)

Job description

As a Logistics & Distribution Manager, you will oversee the daily safety, quality, housekeeping, receiving, and shipping activities of the Adrian, Michigan facility. Your primary objectives will be to ensure safe and efficient operation of the receiving and shipping functions, including safe handling of bulk and non‑bulk raw materials, on‑time delivery of orders, meeting all labeling, packaging, and paperwork requirements, as well as assembling and delivering within time requirements, and to safely manage PPG human resources and assets.

You will work on‑site at the Adrian, Michigan facility, and report to the Plant Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily safety, quality, housekeeping, receiving, and shipping activities of the Adrian Plant.
• Transportation and Fleet Management: carrier selection, route optimization and tracking.
• Supply Chain Collaboration: build and manage strong relationships with suppliers, third‑party logistics (3PL) providers, and shipping vendors.
• Coordinate with sales, customer service, and procurement departments to align shipping capacity with business and customer needs.
• Access customer portals and EDI transactions, including YTD cumulative totals for OEMs, by customer ship‑to location and part number.
• Ensure safe and efficient operation of the receiving and shipping functions.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and on‑time delivery of orders.
• Meet all labeling, packaging, and paperwork requirements.
• Safely manage PPG human resources and assets.
• Responsible for compliance and adherence to safety, regulatory, and company policies across all shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a business or technical field with at least 6 years of demonstrated experience with shipping/logistics within a chemical manufacturing environment.
• 4 years of demonstrated supervisor experience.
• Previous experience with chemical/hazardous materials regulations.
• Previous experience developing and supervising teams.
• Working knowledge of an ERP system – preferably Oracle.

Benefits

• Pay ranges and benefits vary by location and are competitive within geographic markets.
• Benefits support the health and well‑being of employees under applicable plans.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. 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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