Plant Manager, Adrian

PPG; Adrian (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee all plant operations, drive safety, quality, delivery and cost goals, and champion continuous improvement initiatives on-site reporting to the Director of Powder Operations.

You will lead multiple teams, optimize production schedules, ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 14001, and serve as the primary contact for customer audits and inquiries to deliver on-time, high-quality results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing plant operations and large teams.
• LSS Certifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality, and logistics and ensure adherence to customer specifications.
• Maintain a safe work environment in compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Oversee quality control systems to meet automotive industry standards (IATF 16949, ISO 14001).
• Lead, coach, and guide development of plant staff to achieve performance goals.

Skills

Plant operations management

Lean Six Sigma

Team leadership

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations Management

Job description

As the Plant Manager, you will oversee all operations of the plant, ensuring efficient production, compliance with industry standards as well as plant-wide safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals. You will identify and lead continuous improvement projects. You will be on-site and will report to the Director of Powder Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality, and logistics and ensure adherence to customer specifications.
• Maintain a safe work environment in compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Promote a culture of safety and accountability across all teams.
• Oversee quality control systems to meet automotive industry standards (IATF 16949, ISO 14001).
• Implement corrective actions and continuous improvement programs.
• Improve and ensure production schedules meet customer delivery requirements.
• Monitor indicators for throughput, scrap rates, and downtime; implement cost-saving measures.
• Lead, coach, and guide development of plant staff to achieve performance goals.
• Foster a collaborative and performance culture.
• Be the primary contact for customer audits and technical inquiries.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through on-time delivery and quality performance.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma programs.
• Identify opportunities for process automation and efficiency gains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field
• 5+ years of experience managing plant operations and large teams.
• LSS Certifications

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.

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.

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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