Operations Excellence Manager

PPG; Barberton (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits

401k + retirement savings match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Job summary

PPG is seeking an Operations Excellence Manager at the Barberton, OH plant to lead continuous improvement initiatives across Teslin, OLED, and Optical operations. You will implement standard work, drive OEE gains, and coach teams in problem solving and project management.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering or a process-driven field, 8+ years of experience, and LSS Green Belt certification (Black Belt preferred). Onsite at Barberton plant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or process-driven field; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum eight years of operational or plant management experience.
• LSS Green Belt certification required; Black Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement standard work processes across operations.
• Improve reliability and OEE using LSS methods.
• Coach teams in problem solving and project management.
• Drive 3–5 year SIP and track performance.
• Coordinate with regional LSS/CI community monthly.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Leadership

Problem solving

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Visual basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or process-driven field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Visual basics

Job description

As the Operations Excellence Manager, you will lead the execution of continuous improvement strategy in the plant. You will use regimented LSS methods and techniques to improve repeatable processes, ensuring the delivery of key objectives. You will conduct special studies for top management in areas such as our operational effectiveness, capacity utilization, operating cost containment, etc.

You will work onsite at PPG's Barberton, OH plant and report to the Plant Manager.

PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.

Responsibilities

• Operations and maintenance standard work process implementation across all operations in Teslin, OLED, and Optical
• Improve reliability and OEE improvements in Teslin operations to meet sales and production goals through LSS methods
• Post implementation coach for standard work process teams
• Elevate then improve skills/capabilities of teams (problem solving, project management, etc.)
• Steward of the site 3–5-year site improvement plan (SIP)
• Facilitate annual Value Stream Map activity to identify gaps between current state and SIP
• Develop improvement plans and measure the impact to organizational performance and structure
• Ensure all improvement activities connect to business technology plan (BTP)
• Oversee improvement cycle - preparation, facilitation, implementation, sustainment, performance tracking of JDI, PDCA, Kaizen and DMAIC events
• Owner of monthly plant continuous improvement metrics - performance, financial performance, and cultural transformation
• Participate in regional LSS/Continuous Improvement community collaboration session monthly

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or process-driven field, Master's degree preferred
• Minimum eight (8) years of working experience, including operational role (e.g., plant or operations management)
• Minimum LSS Green Belt certification, Black Belt certification preferred
• Fluency in English and local plant language; regional focus; broad mindset
• Visual basics, Power BI, Excel, and PowerPoint expertise

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

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.

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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