Senior Plant Manager

PPG Industries (UK) Limited; Arkansas; On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Plant Manager to oversee manufacturing operations. This role involves planning, directing, and coordinating activities to ensure safety, quality, and cost control. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in manufacturing, with a strong focus on safety and environmental performance. You will lead a dedicated workforce, develop operational plans, and implement strategies to enhance productivity and efficiency. If you are passionate about driving results and fostering a safe work environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of manufacturing experience with leadership roles.
• Strong background in safety and environmental management.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant operations ensuring safety and quality standards.
• Develop plans to reduce waste and improve efficiency.

Skills

Manufacturing Operations Knowledge

Safety Procedures

Process Safety Management

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

As a Senior Plant Manager, you will be responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating all activities of the assigned manufacturing Plant. Responsibilities include safety, environmental, quality, production, cost control, and leadership of the Plant workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direction, ensure resources, and manage programs to ensure the plant's safety and environmental performance meets established goals.
• Develop and implement plans to reduce waste, meet applicable regulatory standards, and handle emergency situations that may arise at the Site.
• Develop a plant operating plan that is consistent with and supports the business plan.
• Determine what resources are required to implement the operating plan and then secure them.
• Ensure standards for product quality, equipment, and operator performance are established, maintained, and improved, and that cost-effective technology is used to maximize production.
• Develop a capital plan to improve plant operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• At least ten years of progressively responsible manufacturing experience, with at least seven years of experience supervising multiple departments.
• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing operations and safety procedures.
• Demonstrated experience with success in managing a safe and environmentally sound work environment.
• Prior experience with Process Safety Management.
• Prior experience in Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• Solvent-based coatings, Heavy manufacturing (Coatings/Chemicals) background preferred.

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.

About us:

Here at PPG, we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – every day.

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 Twitter.

The PPG Way

Every single day at PPG:

1. We partner with customers to create mutual value.
2. We are “One PPG” to the world.
3. We trust our people every day, in every way.
4. We make it happen.
5. We run it like we own it.
6. We do better today than yesterday – every day.

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, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [e-mail].

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.

Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.