We are actively looking for people leaders who can motivate, champion the PPG culture, and lead a diverse operational team focused on complex manufacturing processes for multiple Manufacturing Leadership roles in our Ohio area plants. Our plants are large-scale, manufacturing environments with multiple product lines, large teams and multi-million dollar assets.

We have open roles at multiple Ohio facilities and they will report directly to an on-site or regional manager.

Responsibilities, depending on level/location, may include:

• Develop an Engaged organizational culture that is committed to operational and manufacturing excellence.

• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and guide resulting change programs through lean manufacturing and six sigma concepts.

• Promote a safety culture and monitor and review Environmental, Health, and Safety performance to ensure compliance and swift, corrective response to critical issues.

• Support associate personal and professional development.

• Guide the root-cause analysis for critical issues and ensure that all corrective actions are completed, sustained and yield the predicted results.

• Engage a diverse group of partners across the facility and with corporate or business leaders to ensure appropriate communications and agreement on goals.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree in chemistry, engineering, or MBA

• 10+ years of industrial operations or engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.

• 5+ years of team management experience

• Experience leading Capex projects

• Experience with the production of resins, paints, coatings, or technical films

• Six Sigma or Lean certifications

Salary range: 100-140K, depending on role.

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.  

If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email [email protected]. 

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. 

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.