USCA Finished Goods Supervisor

PPG; Strongsville (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG's USCA Powder Supply Chain seeks a Finished Goods Supervisor to lead planning, scheduling, and toll production activities across the network. You will develop a high-performing team focused on service, inventory optimization, and operational excellence, while partnering with Operations, Customer Service, Demand Planning to balance demand, capacity, and inventory.

You will drive standardization of planning processes, support IBP initiatives, and foster continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations management, engineering, business, or related field.
• Minimum five years in supply chain planning, production scheduling, or related leadership roles.
• Demonstrated leadership experience heading projects, teams, or cross‑functional initiatives.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing planning, inventory management, and ERP systems.
• Advanced analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Finished Goods Planners, Schedulers, and Toll Production Planners.
• Foster accountability, collaboration, and customer focus across the team.
• Conduct performance management, coaching, and succession planning.
• Mentor and develop team through cross-training and leadership development.
• Serve as backup forFinished Goods Planning and Scheduling across the network.
• Drive schedule adherence and production prioritization across manufacturing and tolling operations.
• Own finished goods inventory health, service performance, and planning metrics.
• Lead inventory optimization initiatives aligned with service and working capital goals.
• Support IBP, capacity planning, and network balancing initiatives.
• Drive standardization of planning processes and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

ERP systems

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field

APICS CPIM/CSCP certification (preferred)

Experience leading teams

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Power BI

Power Query

SQL

Job description

We are seeking a collaborative and results-driven Finished Goods Supervisor to join the USCA Powder Supply Chain organization. Based within our USCA Powder manufacturing network, this leadership role is responsible for overseeing Finished Goods Planning, Production Scheduling, and Toll Production Planning activities while developing a high-performing team focused on service, inventory optimization, and operational excellence.

The Finished Goods Supervisor provides direct leadership to planners and schedulers across multiple manufacturing locations and serves as the operational owner for finished goods execution. This role partners closely with Operations, Customer Service, Demand Planning, Raw Material Planning, Technical, and Commercial teams to balance customer demand, production capacity, inventory strategy, and business priorities.

This position plays a key role in strengthening execution ownership, standardizing planning processes, developing future supply chain leaders, and supporting strategic initiatives including Integrated Business Planning (IBP), inventory optimization, and continuous improvement.

You will report to the USCA Powder Supply Chain Manager.

What You'll Do

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Finished Goods Planners, Schedulers, and Toll Production Planners.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer focus.
• Conduct performance management, coaching, development planning, and succession planning activities.
• Build organizational capability through mentoring, cross‑training, and leadership development.

Finished Goods Planning & Scheduling

• Serve as the functional backup for Finished Goods Planning and Scheduling activities, ensuring continuity of operations during planned and unplanned absences while maintaining service and execution performance.
• Provide leadership for Finished Goods Planning, Production Scheduling, and Toll Production Planning across the USCA Powder network.
• Ensure production schedules effectively balance customer demand, manufacturing capacity, inventory strategy, and operational constraints.
• Lead execution reviews, schedule governance, and production prioritization activities.
• Drive schedule adherence and execution consistency across manufacturing and tolling operations.

Inventory & Service Performance

• Own Finished Goods inventory health, service performance, and planning execution metrics.
• Lead inventory optimization initiatives while supporting customer service objectives and working capital goals.
• Monitor KPIs including OTIF, inventory performance, schedule adherence, and planning accuracy.
• Lead escalation management for service risks, supply disruptions, and execution challenges.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner with Operations, Customer Service, Demand Planning, Raw Material Planning, Procurement, Technical, Manufacturing, and Commercial teams to improve end‑to‑end supply chain performance.
• Support Integrated Business Planning (IBP), capacity planning, network balancing, and supply chain transformation initiatives.
• Drive planning standardization and continuous improvement across the USCA Powder network.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for planning and service performance issues.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Minimum five years of experience in supply chain planning, production scheduling, manufacturing operations, or related leadership roles.
• Demonstrated leadership experience leading projects, teams, or cross‑functional initiatives.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing planning, inventory management, and ERP systems.
• Advanced analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS / ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification.
• Experience leading planners or supply chain professionals.
• Experience with Oracle, SAP, or similar ERP systems.
• Experience with Power BI, Power Query, SQL, or other business intelligence tools.
• Experience supporting Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP).
• Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.

Success in This Role

• Build and develop high‑performing teams.
• Balance customer service, inventory, and manufacturing priorities.
• Lead through influence and collaboration.
• Drive operational execution while improving planning processes.
• Make data‑driven decisions in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Develop future supply chain talent while supporting strategic business initiatives.

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.

If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email [e-mail].

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.