Plant Manager

PPG Industries•Kansas City, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Plant Manager, you will oversee all operations of the plant, ensuring efficient production, compliance with industry standards and plant-wide safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals. You will identify and lead continuous improvement projects. You will be on-site and will report to the Director of IS Operations. 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 Twitter. 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 Engineering, Operations Management, or related field
10+ years experience managing plant operations and large teams.
Experience with chemical manufacturing

Responsibilities

Manage daily plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality, and logistics and ensure adherence to customer specifications.
Maintain a safe work environment in compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations.
Promote a culture of safety and accountability across all teams.
Oversee quality control systems to meet automotive industry standards (IATF 16949, ISO 14001).
Implement corrective actions and continuous improvement programs.
Improve and ensure production schedules meet customer delivery requirements.
Monitor indicators for throughput, scrap rates, and downtime; implement cost-saving measures.
Lead, coach, and guide development of plant staff to achieve performance goals.
Foster a collaborative and performance culture.
Be the primary contact for customer audits and technical inquiries.
Ensure customer satisfaction through on-time delivery and quality performance.
Champion Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma programs.
Identify opportunities for process automation and efficiency gains.