Weekend Night Production Leader - Lean & 5S Focus

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

Job summary

PPG Industries, Inc. is seeking a Production Superintendent to lead a production group in Cleveland, OH, ensuring volume, cost, and quality targets are met.

You will drive productivity, analyze production processes, and propose improvements, reporting to the Plant's Area Operations Manager and working onsite. The role features 4 - 10 hour overnight shifts on Fri, Sat, Sun and one additional day (Mon or Thu).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or related technical field is required.
• 7+ years of experience in chemical plant operations in batch manufacturing; Automotive OEM paint manufac preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification or other continuous improvement certification preferred.

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

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Team Leadership

Production planning

Education

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

Job description

PPG Industries, Inc. is seeking a Production Superintendent to lead a production group in Cleveland, OH, ensuring volume, cost, and quality targets are met.

You will drive productivity, analyze production processes, and propose improvements, reporting to the Plant's Area Operations Manager and working onsite. The role features 4 - 10 hour overnight shifts on Fri, Sat, Sun and one additional day (Mon or Thu).