Aerospace Specialty Chemicals - Manufacturing Site Manager

PPG Industries•Atlanta, GA

30d•Onsite

About The Position

Aerospace Specialty Chemicals - Manufacturing Site Manager Atlanta, GA Are you a Manufacturing Site Manager or a Supervisor who is ready to take the next step in their career and soar to new heights? PPG is looking to bring on a new member of the Aerospace Specialty Chemicals (ASC) Leadership team at our Atlanta, GA facility. The Aerospace Specialty Chemicals - Manufacturing Site Manager will develop and maintain an organization onsite at the Atlanta, GA site that supports both Business and Operational strategies. You will be responsible for providing strategic, developmental, and tactical direction of the facility to drive Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement. You will be responsible for the accurate and timely delivery of product to our customers within the desired Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost, and Customer Service standards. You will work on-site role at our Atlanta, GA facility and you will report to the ASC Director. Responsibilities: Lead Safety, Quality, and Environmental compliance across the site, ensuring adherence to company, regulatory, and industry standards while driving continuous improvement toward a risk‑free environment. Build a high‑performance culture focused on accountability, action, communication, and value‑added processes, while directing critical thinking to simplify operations and improve efficiency. Monitor KPIs and operational performance, leading corrective actions, root‑cause analysis, and sustained improvements aligned with customer requirements and quality standards. Develop and manage site operational strategies, standardization efforts, and cross‑functional collaboration, including effective delegation, performance management, and employee development. Deliver financial and working capital commitments through expense control, production planning, inventory optimization, and ongoing review of variances to plan. Ensure full compliance with environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements; oversee MOC, emergency planning, certifications, and serve as the primary contact for government agencies. Oversee key operational decisions including lease and vendor contract management, regulatory documentation approvals, import/export compliance, and coordination of cross‑functional initiatives impacting site performance. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline required Ten (10) or more years of operations and engineering experience, preferably within an industrial manufacturing and or production operation preferred. Five (5) or more years of management experience required. Labor relations experience preferred. Knowledgeable in application of L6S tools required. Chemical Production experience is a big plus. Only US Citizens, Green card holders, political asylees, or refugees are eligible to apply. #LI-Onsite PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation & Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability/Leave, and other Voluntary benefit offerings. Actual benefit offerings confirmed at the time of hire. All offer amounts are dictated by length/breadth of applicable experience and current departmental pay equity. 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 – everyday. 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 X. 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. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [email protected]. 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. 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. PPG is the world’s leading coatings company, serving more industries than any of our competitors. From automobiles and jetliners to wind turbine blades, and from ocean-going vessels and water tanks to family homes, our coatings and specialty materials help our customers protect, enhance and beautify valued assets. As part of our team, you’ll have access to world-class customers, industry experts, the best and brightest colleagues, and leading-edge technology.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline required
Ten (10) or more years of operations and engineering experience, preferably within an industrial manufacturing and or production operation preferred.
Five (5) or more years of management experience required.
Knowledgeable in application of L6S tools required.
Only US Citizens, Green card holders, political asylees, or refugees are eligible to apply.

Nice To Haves

Labor relations experience preferred.
Chemical Production experience is a big plus.

Responsibilities

Lead Safety, Quality, and Environmental compliance across the site, ensuring adherence to company, regulatory, and industry standards while driving continuous improvement toward a risk‑free environment.
Build a high‑performance culture focused on accountability, action, communication, and value‑added processes, while directing critical thinking to simplify operations and improve efficiency.
Monitor KPIs and operational performance, leading corrective actions, root‑cause analysis, and sustained improvements aligned with customer requirements and quality standards.
Develop and manage site operational strategies, standardization efforts, and cross‑functional collaboration, including effective delegation, performance management, and employee development.
Deliver financial and working capital commitments through expense control, production planning, inventory optimization, and ongoing review of variances to plan.
Ensure full compliance with environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements; oversee MOC, emergency planning, certifications, and serve as the primary contact for government agencies.
Oversee key operational decisions including lease and vendor contract management, regulatory documentation approvals, import/export compliance, and coordination of cross‑functional initiatives impacting site performance.