Plant Manager

PPG Careers Careers
Richmond, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/28/2023 CLOSED ON 12/19/2023

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager position at PPG Careers Careers?

As the Plant Manager, in Richmond, VA , you will  lead the Traffic Markings manufacturing process in a way that safety, quality and efficiency goals are achieved to exceed customer expectations. Manage systems which support company ideals of safety, quality, and efficient production.

You will report to the Regional Manufacturing Manager and will be seated at our Richmond, VA location. PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.

Key Responsibilities

             True first level manager. Ensure that project/department milestones/goals are met and following approved budgets. Have full authority for personnel actions

             Instill a universal commitment to Safety; Coordinate maintenance, operations, and logistics to assure output to meet quality and productivity standards

             Develop plans that help operations run, increase production, and assets capacity while minimizing unnecessary costs

             Monitor outcome of operations and trigger corrective actions

             Create and handle budgets; Understand and implement company policies

             Lead selection process to hire and train team members

             Collect and review data to reduce inefficiencies and waste; Analyze data and create reports regarding performance metrics

             Evaluate employees, provide feedback, mentor and suggestions for improvement, and coordinate work schedules to ensure coverage

Qualifications

             8 years manufacturing management experience required; B.S. Degree or equivalent experience, Mechanical or Chemical engineering

             Shown success in a leadership and team building role, with the ability to develop direct reports

             Experience in coatings or the chemical industry

             Manufacturing Process Engineer or Process Improvement experience, as well as Six Sigma and continuous improvement “lean manufacturing”

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This job posting may have multiple locations listed. A successful candidate may work remotely and not be offered to relocate.

About us:

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.

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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.

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.

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