Operations Rotational Development

PPG Industries, Inc

Van Buren Township (IN)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from experienced pros
Career advancement opportunities
Relocation support
Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

PPG Industries, Inc. invites high-potential new engineering graduates to join a comprehensive 5-year Manufacturing Rotational Program.

Participants will relocate and rotate through manufacturing operations, quality assurance, safety, supply chain, and process engineering, gaining hands-on responsibility and professional coaching to grow into future plant leaders. Throughout the program you will benefit from technical training, leadership development, and exposure to senior leadership, with a

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering completed within the last 12 months.
  • Willingness to relocate multiple times during the program.
  • Commitment to safety and quality with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Rotate across manufacturing operations, quality, safety, supply chain, and process engineering.
  • Learn and apply core manufacturing processes including assembly, machining, and automation.
  • Develop safety expertise and lead safety initiatives.
  • Analyze production data to identify inefficiencies and support Lean/Six Sigma projects.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams across production, quality, safety, and engineering.
  • Communicate findings to stakeholders and influence improvements.
  • Adapt to new roles, teams, and locations while maintaining high performance.

Skills

Relocation willingness
Engineering fundamentals
Safety awareness
Communication & teamwork
Industry 4.0 concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (recent)

Tools

Lean Six Sigma basics

Job description

Location: Multiple Locations (Relocation Required)

Program Duration: 5 Years

Program Overview: This Manufacturing Rotational program is a highly selective program with the primary goal of developing PPG's future Operations leaders. Every year, PPG recruits high-potential individuals completing their undergraduate degree to join a cohort offering immediate peer networks and community and facilitate new, innovative ideas.

In the Manufacturing Rotational Program, you will participate in multiple rotations across manufacturing operations, quality assurance, safety, supply chain, and process engineering. In addition to meaningful, hands‑on responsibilities, you will receive a combination of technical training, leadership development, and professional coaching to strengthen and prepare you for future leadership opportunities.

You will relocate at least twice, gaining exposure to diverse environments and business units. This program is ideal for recent engineering graduates eager to build a broad skill set and accelerate their career growth in manufacturing/plant leadership.

Locations:

Southern California (Aerospace Sylmar, Mojave)

West Central Indiana (IS Ops powder/liquid Brazil, IN)

North Central North Carolina (IS Ops Greensboro/Rock Hill)

Key Responsibilities:
  • Utilize your rotation to learn specific skills and knowledge which will contribute to your breadth of understanding of plant manufacturing.
  • Learn and apply core manufacturing processes including assembly, machining, and automation.
  • Develop expertise in safety standards and lead safety initiatives to promote a safe working environment.
  • Analyze production data to identify inefficiencies and support continuous improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma principles.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, quality, safety, and engineering.
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels to report findings and influence positive change.
  • Adapt quickly to new roles, teams, and locations while maintaining high performance and motivation.
What We're Looking For:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial) completed within the last 12 months.
  • Strong foundation in engineering principles and eagerness to learn manufacturing processes.
  • Willingness to relocate multiple times during the program.
  • Commitment to safety and quality with attention to detail.
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills.
  • Understanding of Industry 4.0 concepts such as automation, robotics, IoT, or data analytics in manufacturing.
  • Cultural sensitivity and openness to working in diverse environments.
What We Offer:
  • Comprehensive 5-year rotational program with structured learning and development.
  • Mentorship from experienced professionals and senior leadership exposure.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for career advancement within the company upon program completion.
  • Support for relocation and integration into new communities.

Join us and build a rewarding career where your engineering skills will make a tangible impact on how products are made safely and efficiently.

Tietoja meista:
PPG: ME SUOJELEMME JA KAUNISTAMME MAAILMAA

Innovaatioiden, kestavan kehityksen ja variratkaisujen edellakavijana PPG auttaa teollisuuden, kuljetuksen, kuluttajatuotteiden seka rakentamisen sektoreiden asiakkaita parantamaan pintoja useammilla tavoilla kuin mikan muu yritys. Lisatietoja loydat osoitteesta www.ppg.com, ja X-palvelussa meita voi seurata tunnuksella @PPG.

The PPG Way 2030
Olemme asiakkaiden puolestapuhujia.

Ennakoivia. Rohkeita. Luotettavia. Kaikki mita teemme, alkaa asiakkaistamme. Kuuntelemme, toimimme nopeasti emmeka pysahdy ennen kuin olemme ratkaisseet heidan suurimmat haasteensa. Kun asiakkaamme menestyvät, me kaikki kasvamme.

Toimimme merkityksellisesti ja nopeasti.

Kettera. Dataohjattu. Voimakas. Otamme harkittuja riskeja pysyaksemme kilpailijoiden edella. Toimimme ennakoivasti ja ketterasti hyodyntaen laadukasta dataa kehittaksemme ratkaisuja , jotka tuottavat arvoa.

Olemme erinomaisia toimijoita

Tuottavia. Yhteistyohenkisia. Vastuullisia. Roolistamme riippumatta tunnistamme ongelmat, otamme vastuun ja tuomme aina ratkaisuja. Olemme seka ennakoivia etta reagoivia, jotta voimme edista jatkuvaa parantamista ja saavuttaa tuloksia. Tuemme etulinjaamme - PPG:n kasvoja asiakkaillemme.

Me kilpailemme voittaaksemme

Tulevaisuuteen suuntautuneita. Maratietoisia. Kunnianhimoisia. Olemme intohimoisia liiketoimintamme kasvattamisessa ja asiakkaidemme kanssa menestymisessa. Toimitamme tuloksia, omaksumme uudet teknologiat ja hyodynnamme ketteryytta ja nopeutta vahvuuksinamme.

Olemme ylpeita PPG:sta

Vahvoja. Yhtenaisia. Intohimoisia. Tyoskentelemme turvallisesti, toimimme rehellisesti ja arvostamme monipuolisia nakokulmia. Juhlistamme saavutuksia ja tunnemme ylpeytta myonteisesta vaikutuksesta, jonka luomme yhdessa suojellaksemme ja kaunistaaksemme maailmaa.

PPG:lla kaytamme tekoalya rekrytointiprosessissa tehdaksemme siita tehokkaamman. Tekoalytyokalut eivat tee rekrytointipatoksia. Lisatietoja saat osoitteesta https://careers.ppg.com/fi/fi/candidate-resources.

PPG tarjoaa tasavertaiset mahdollisuudet kaikille hakijoille ja tyontekijoille. Tarjoamme mahdollisuuden kasvaa ja kehitta uraasi ymparistossa, joka tarjoaa tyontekijoille merkityksellisen tyopaikan, luo jatkuvan oppimisen ilmapiirin ja arvostaa muiden ideoita ja monimuotoisuutta. Kaikki patevat hakijat otetaan huomioon tyohonottopatoksissa sukupuolesta, raskaudesta, rodusta, ihonvarista, vakaumuksesta, uskonnosta, kansallisuudesta, iasta, vammaisuudesta, siviilisadysta, veteraanitilasta, seksuaalisesta suuntautumisesta, sukupuoli-identiteetista tai -ilmaisusta riippumatta.

Jos tarvitset mukautusta vamman vuoksi, laheta sahkopostia osoitteeseen recruiting@ppg.com.

PPG:n palkkatasot ja edut voivat vaihdella lokaation mukaan, mika mahdollistaa kilpailukykyisen palkitsemisen eri maantieteellisillä markkinoilla. PPG ottaa palkitsemisessa huomioon useita tekijoita, mukaan lukien, taidot, kokemus ja koulutus, patevyydet ja koulutustaso, luvat ja sertifikaatit seka muut organisaation tarpeet. Myos muita kannustimia saatetaan soveltaa.

Tyontekijoidemme etuohjelmat on suunniteltu tukemaan tyontekijoidemme terveytta ja hyvinvointia. Kaikki vakuutusturvat ja edut ovat voimassa sovellettavien ohjelmien ehtojen ja niihin liittyvien hallinnollisten asiakirjojen mukaisesti. Eduista keskustellaan kanssasi rekrytoijan toimesta rekrytointiprosessin aikana.

PPG arvostaa palautettasi rekrytointiprosessistamme. Kannustamme sinua vierailemaan Glassdoor.comissa ja antamaan palautetta prosessista.

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