MRO Specialist – Aerospace Sealants & Coatings

PPG; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

PPG is seeking a Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) Specialist in Shelby, NC. You will manage end-to-end lifecycle of maintenance materials, ensure parts availability, and support asset reliability in a regulated manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include inventory control, supplier coordination, 5S implementation, CMMS data integrity, and cost-control strategies aligned with SMRP best practices. On-site reporting to the Asset Care & Maintenance Reliability Manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma required; associate or bachelor degree preferred in supply chain or related field.
• 3+ years experience in MRO, purchasing, or crib management.
• At least 2 years in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience with CMMS tools (SAP, Maximo, Asset Essentials, etc.).
• Experience with industrial equipment and spare parts.
• U.S. citizen or eligible to work per regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage MRO inventory with criticality-based stocking and cycle counts.
• Source, onboard, and manage suppliers; issue RFQs/POs and monitor performance.
• Improve storeroom operations with 5S and visual management standards.
• Maintain CMMS/ERP data, BOMs, and parts standardization; report KPIs.
• Support maintenance and reliability by identifying critical spares and aiding in root cause analyses.
• Monitor MRO spending and opportunities for cost savings; support safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

MRO inventory management

Supplier management

5S / visual management

KPI reporting

Education

High School diploma

Associate or Bachelor in supply chain management / business / technical field

Tools

SAP

Maximo

Asset Essentials

Job description

Shelby, NC

Are you a passionate and driven Maintenance, Repair, and/or Operations professional who is looking to take their career to new heights? Then look no further than this opportunity with PPG's Aerospace business! We are looking for someone who is able to see the future of aviation transparencies and take our exceptional products to the next level!

In the MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) Specialist role, you will be responsible for ensuring the availability, accuracy, management, and optimization of inventory and non‑inventory spare parts and indirect materials which are required to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. In this position you will be managing the end‑to‑end lifecycle of maintenance materials, tools and resources within the facility. You will also be directly supporting asset reliability, maintenance execution, and cost control strategies aligned with SMRP best practices. Lastly, you will ensure that critical production machinery, automated systems and utilities assets have 100% parts availability while adhering to all aerospace, federal, state, and corporate standards & regulations.

This is a On‑site role reporting to the Shelby, NC facility. In this role you will report to the Asset Care & Maintenance Reliability Manager.

Responsibilities

• Manage MRO inventory through criticality-based stocking, cycle counts, inventory reconciliation, and optimization of carrying costs while maintaining required service levels.
• Source, evaluate, onboard, and manage suppliers; issue RFQs and POs, negotiate pricing and lead times, expedite critical orders, and monitor supplier performance (OTIF, quality, and delivery).
• Optimize storeroom operations by implementing 5S and visual management standards, eliminating obsolete or duplicate inventory, and ensuring proper storage of materials and sensitive components.
• Maintain accurate CMMS/ERP data, including material masters and equipment BOMs; drive parts standardization, naming conventions, and KPI reporting.
• Support maintenance and reliability efforts by identifying critical spares, ensuring parts availability, kitting materials and specialty tools for planned work, and participating in root cause analyses.
• Monitor and report MRO spending, identify cost‑saving opportunities, and support overall operational efficiency and site performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, including proper material handling, documentation, SDS management, certifications, and shelf‑life tracking.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma is required. An associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business or technical field is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience of MRO, purchasing or crib management experience is required.
• Must have at least 2 years of experience working within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience with CMMS (SAP, Maximo, Asset Essentials, etc.) required. (3 yrs)
• Experience with industrial equipment and spare parts. (1 yr)
• Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply

PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation & Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability/Leave, and other Voluntary benefit offerings. Actual benefit offerings confirmed at the time of hire.

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

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

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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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