Overnight Production Leader — Lean & Quality

PPG Industries, Inc; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG Industries, Inc in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Production Superintendent to lead the production group, ensuring volume, cost, and quality targets are met. The role will oversee productivity, perform process analysis, and drive Lean initiatives onsite during overnight weekday shifts.

You will manage production teams, develop workflows, mentor staff, and collaborate with QA, Engineering, Maintenance and Process Engineering to implement improvements while upholding IATF 16949 standards and 5S

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or related technical field is required.
• 7+ years of experience required in chemical plant operations in batch manufacturing; Automotive OEM paint manufac preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, or other continuous improvement certification preferred.
• Must be able to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization as well as customers and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Manage production teams and monitor the goals of the production area to ensure production, safety, and quality goals are met.
• Develop the processes and workflow for production and create work standards.
• Support the preparation and presentation of training materials for the department staff, plant and other PPG personnel, customers.
• Build the annual workforce plan, engage, and mentor team members.
• Initiate/manage projects concerning cost savings, quality, efficiency, and other improvement opportunities.
• Develop productivity/capacity plans for materials, machines, and employees and develop plans for improvement.
• Lead team of Production Supervisors and ensure development through coaching.
• Manage product processing operation, overseeing through supervisors.
• Implement the use of Lean Manufacturing tools and systems to improve consistency, reduce cycle time, lower total production costs, and eliminate waste.
• Contribute and promote a culture of 5S in the warehouse and production areas that allows for an organized, safe, and quality-focused team.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 procedures as it relates to responsibilities.
• Collaborate with QA and Engineering, Maintenance and Process Engineering teams to identify and take corrective actions in response to customer concerns, requests, Research, Sales and Tech Services.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or related technical field

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

5S

IATF 16949

Job description

PPG Industries, Inc in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Production Superintendent to lead the production group, ensuring volume, cost, and quality targets are met. The role will oversee productivity, perform process analysis, and drive Lean initiatives onsite during overnight weekday shifts.

You will manage production teams, develop workflows, mentor staff, and collaborate with QA, Engineering, Maintenance and Process Engineering to implement improvements while upholding IATF 16949 standards and 5S