Manufacturing Leadership-Chemical

PPG; Barberton (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG is seeking dynamic leaders for multiple Manufacturing Leadership roles in Barberton, Ohio, focusing on the growth of a diverse operational team.

Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in chemistry, engineering, or MBA, along with over 10 years of experience in industrial operations. The role offers competitive compensation between $100,000 and $140,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of team management experience.
• Experience with production of resins, paints, coatings, or technical films.
• Hold Six Sigma or Lean certifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop an engaged organizational culture focused on operational excellence.
• Identify and guide continuous improvement opportunities using lean manufacturing.
• Promote safety culture and ensure compliance with EHS standards.
• Support the development of associates.
• Guide root-cause analysis for critical issues.

Skills

Industrial operations management

Capex project leadership

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, engineering, or MBA

Job description

We are actively looking for people leaders who can motivate, champion the PPG culture, and lead a diverse operational team focused on complex manufacturing processes for multiple Manufacturing Leadership roles in our Ohio area plants. Our plants are large‑scale, manufacturing environments with multiple product lines, large teams and multi‑million dollar assets.

We have open roles at multiple Ohio facilities and the position will report directly to an on‑site or regional manager.

Responsibilities

• Develop an engaged organizational culture that is committed to operational and manufacturing excellence.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and guide resulting change programs through lean manufacturing and six sigma concepts.
• Promote a safety culture and monitor and review Environmental, Health, and Safety performance to ensure compliance and swift, corrective response to critical issues.
• Support associate personal and professional development.
• Guide the root‑cause analysis for critical issues and ensure that all corrective actions are completed, sustained and yield the predicted results.
• Engage a diverse group of partners across the facility and with corporate or business leaders to ensure appropriate communications and agreement on goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, engineering, or MBA.
• 10+ years of industrial operations or engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of team management experience.
• Experience leading Capex projects.
• Experience with the production of resins, paints, coatings, or technical films.
• Six Sigma or Lean certifications.

Salary range: $100,000 – $140,000, depending on role.

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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