Manager, Logistics & Distribution

PPG Industries, Inc; Adrian (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG Industries, Inc in Adrian, Michigan is looking for a Logistics & Distribution Manager to oversee daily operations at the facility. In this role, you will ensure safe and efficient shipping and receiving activities while managing human resources effectively.

The ideal candidate has at least 6 years of shipping/logistics experience within a chemical manufacturing setting and the ability to lead teams. PPG values diversity and provides equal employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience with shipping/logistics in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• 4 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience with chemical/hazardous materials regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily safety, quality, housekeeping, receiving, and shipping activities.
• Manage carrier selection, route optimization, and tracking.
• Build relationships with suppliers and shipping vendors.

Skills

Logistics Management

Team Leadership

Supply Chain Collaboration

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a business or technical field

Tools

ERP system - 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, to assemble and deliver 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 demonstrated experience with shipping/logistics within a chemical manufacturing environment.
• 4 years of demonstrated supervisory experience.
• Previous experience with chemical/hazardous materials regulations.
• Previous experience developing and supervising teams.
• Working knowledge of an ERP system – preferably Oracle.

PPG offers equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees and encourages attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified candidates are considered without regard to gender, pregnancy, race, color, creed, nationality, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.