Superintendent, Weekend Nights

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

Job summary

PPG in Cleveland, OH, seeks a Production Superintendent to lead a production group, ensuring volume, cost, and quality standards are met. You will drive productivity, analyze production processes, and recommend improvements while reporting to the Plant's Area Operations Manager and working onsite.

The role involves a 4-10 hour overnight shift schedule on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and one additional day (Monday or Thursday), with responsibility for safety, lean manufacturing and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business or related technical field required.
• 7+ years of chemical plant operations experience in batch manufacturing.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.
• Ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels, customers and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead production teams to meet production, safety and quality goals.
• Develop processes and workflows for production and set work standards.
• Support training material development for department staff and customers.
• Build annual workforce plan and mentor team members.
• Initiate projects for cost savings, quality, and efficiency improvements.
• Develop productivity and capacity plans for materials, machines and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Job description

As the Production Superintendent, you will lead the operations of a production group to ensure that volume, cost, and quality standards are achieved. You will ensure productivity, provide production process analysis, and make recommendations for process improvements. You will report to the Plant's Area Operations Manager and work onsite in Cleveland, OH.

The shift for this position will be working 4 - 10 hour overnight shifts on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and one other day (either Monday or Thursday).

Main 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.

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.

The base pay for this position is $100,000 to $115,000.

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.

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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 incentive 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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