As an Operations Manager, you will manage the overall operation of our manufacturing site (manufacturing plant) in Aichi, Japan. You will manage the daily production, operation, quality, EHS of the whole site. You will report to Operations Director, APAC.

Key Responsibilities

• Overall responsible for leading the site to meet EHS Management Systems requirement. Working with EHS function for site compliance of regulatory and PPG safety standard at all times.
• Overall responsible for leading the site to meet AS9100 Quality Management Systems requirement. Working with Quality function for site compliance of regulatory and PPG quality standard at all times.
• Build a highly effective and engaged team and foster a positive work environment for the site.
• Responsible for daily operation control to make sure achieving all KPIs. Initiate projects aimed at increasing efficiency, reducing waste and improving overall site performance.
• Working with commercial team on Sales and Operation Planning (SOP) process. Responsible for effective production and inventory planning, logistic coordination, and other general distribution activities.
• To be owner of the site capital project by making sure the quality, timeline, and cost of the project within requirement. Leading capacity expansion projects, including but not limited to localization, new process introduction, as well as continuous improvement projects.
• Coordinate activities between functions to optimize workflow and resource utilization.
• To be the focus / contacting point for the site, as the lead person in dealing with local government and regulatory agencies, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.

• 10+ years of manufacturing, operations, aerospace MRO, or industrial operations experience. 5+ years of people leadership experience managing production, operations, or site functions.
• Proven experience in driving operational KPIs, productivity improvement, and continuous improvement projects.
• Fluent Japanese and English (written and verbal).
• Strong communication skills and cross-functional leadership/collaboration.
• AS9100, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt, or Project Management certification is preferred.

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. 

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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.   

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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. 

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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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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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