Operational Excellence Training Coordinator

PPG; Circleville (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits

Matching 401k + retirement savings

Paid Vacation, Holiday pay

Job summary

PPG in Circleville, OH seeks an Operational Excellence Training Coordinator to drive plant performance by leading continuous improvement initiatives and operator training. This role is onsite at the Circleville plant and reports to the Operations Manager, with responsibilities spanning training plan development, group and individual training delivery, and documentation management.

The position requires strong leadership, ownership, and knowledge of EHS and Quality systems, with experience in

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing others in a chemical manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of EHS and Quality systems.
• Strong ownership, initiative and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Complete evaluations for employee training and cross training.
• Develop training plans and manage training timelines.
• Present site training initiatives in group and individual settings.
• Maintain training documentation and ensure compliance.
• Lead and participate in CI projects to improve safety, quality, service and costs.
• Provide coverage for production supervision as needed.
• Communicate manufacturing status to leadership.

Job description

As the Operational Excellence Training Coordinator, you will help drive plant performance by managing key continuous improvement and operation excellence initiatives for operations and supporting operator training and development.

You will be onsite at the Circleville, OH plant and will report to the Operations Manager. PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.

Responsibilities

• Complete evaluations for employee training and cross training for reactor operator, material processor, and warehouse groups.
• Develop training plans and help manage training timelines.
• Present site training initiatives in group and individual settings.
• Site SME for Training ETQ management and help maintain training documentation to ensure training compliance for site.
• Certified to complete training on plant equipment (forklift, yard bird, lifts, etc.)
• Assist training coordinator in maintaining plant training initiatives.
• Coordinate and execute operations initiatives and projects to improve safety, quality, service and costs.
• Drive standard processes and procedures throughout the department with education and best practices.
• Participate in Kaizen and CI projects and initiatives to improve site performance.
• As scheduled by production superintendent, provide additional coverage for production supervision to cover vacancies or provide additional support.
• Communicate and escalate issues to technical and leadership team to keep organization apprised of manufacturing status.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required, bachelor's degree preferred
• 5 years of chemical manufacturing experience desired
• Knowledge and support of EHS and Quality systems
• Ability to lead, develop, and motivate others
• Strong sense of ownership, initiative, and accountability

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.

The PPG Way 2030

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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