As a Jr poduction lead you will lead all production operations to ensure compliance with established quality, volume, cost, and delivery goals, optimizing available resources while ensuring adherence to safety regulations and company standards.

You will work #LI-Onsite reporting to the production manager in our plant located in Tepexpan.

Main Responsibilities

• You will accomplish production plans that meet demand, timelines, and quality requirements aligned with our goals and maximize productivity while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety, contributing to our growth and profitability.
• You will lead teams by encouraging teamwork, promoting a positive work environment.
• You will identify continuous improvement opportunities within production processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs and lead times.
• You will ensure products meet established quality standards and specifications.
• You will manage materials, equipment, and human resources to maximize operational performance.
• You will implement and maintain sustainability and occupational safety protocols, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and workplace standards to minimize risks and hazards promptly.
• You will create production reports and measurements to support decision-making regarding production operations and workforce performance.
• You will control shop-floor process performance to ensure maximum productivity, with a focus on reducing cycle times, costs, and unnecessary movements.
• You will coordinate production lines and workflows, ensuring the proper use and operation of processing equipment according to established parameters and procedures, while complying with quality, environmental, and safety regulations.
• You will maintain open lines of communication and collaboration among associates, supervisors, managers and teams to establish goals and agreements that help achieve organizational goals.
• You will ensure the efficient execution of payroll management processes, including data entry, employee hiring, and organizational personnel changes, in strict compliance with corporate procedures.
• You will oversee the implementation and follow-up of training plans for production associates, designing and implementing development plans that promote productivity excellence, compliance with safety protocols, and the management of corporate resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Chemistry,  or a related field.
• minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar position n the Chemical Industry
• Availability to work rotating shifts and travel between PPG sites/locations.
• Intermediate English proficiency.
• Experience managing both unionized and administrative personnel.

You will have benefits: Health Insurance, Life Insurance.

About us: 

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. 

The PPG Way 2030  

We are customer champions 

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. 

We act with purpose and speed 

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.  

We are excellent operators 

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.   

We compete to win 

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths. 

We are PPG proud 

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world. 

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.  

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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. 

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