Technical Service Representative - Packaging Coatings

PPG•Milford, CT

3d•Remote

About The Position

As a Technical Service Representative (TSR), you will support the Packaging Coatings segment focusing on west coast accounts. You will manage technical service activities used at packaging manufacturing customer's plants! The TSSR will work directly with internal and external teams to improve the performance of PPG products and work on mutually valuable projects with our customers. You will help advise overall scheduling of TSSR resources for US and Canadian (USCA) including contractors and lead major customer product Secure Launches. You will report to the USCA Technical Sales and Service Representative Manager. 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. The PPG Way Every single day at PPG: We partner with customers to create mutual value. We are "One PPG" to the world. We trust our people every day, in every way. We make it happen. We run it like we own it. We do better today than yesterday - everyday. 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. These include PTO, Dental, Health, Vision, 401k matching and Holiday time off. 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

High School Diploma with a technical background in Chemistry and/or Engineering with 10+ years of proven experience in the can making industry.
Experience with customer quality systems and processes.
May travel extensively in support of key customer programs.

Responsibilities

Manage multiple customer sites while collaborating with customers at various levels to ensure quality and expectations is meeting customer requirements.
Delegate PPG coating technologies to operate successfully in and sometimes outside the established customer operating window.
Handle pre-sales and/or post-sales technical support including commissioning, installation, testing and maintenance service to customers.
May be asked to lead projects, assist with process improvements, and look for cost savings for the customer.
Coordinate, investigate, and recommend new business tools for users as requested.