Production Manager

PPG Industries, Inc
United States, Ohio, New Albany
9360 Innovation Campus Way (Show on map)
May 23, 2025
As a Production Manager you will lead manufacturing operations of the plant hourly workforce for our surface protection and film technologies team. You will oversee daily production activities, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency standards are met while improving across the operation and promoting collaboration across teams including R&D, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager this is a critical leadership role with a growing team focused on the latest automotive and industrial surface solutions. Key Responsibilities Provide a safe and healthy work environment for all employees through accurate maintenance of equipment and facilities. Eliminate health hazards to prevent work stoppage and time loss due to accidents. Follow all applicable environmental, health and safety regulations and policies. Implement the use of Lean Manufacturing tools and systems to improve consistency, reduce cycle time, lower total production costs, and eliminate waste. Manage coating, laminating, and finishing operations. Manage shipping and receiving operations Develop processes that improve line performance in speed, uptime, appearance, safety and total cost. Ensure output from all operations meets quality requirements for product specification, appearance, weight, and markings. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field. 5 -7 years of progressively responsible manufacturing experience, with at least five years of experience supervising multiple individuals. Prior experience in Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma. Prior experience leading production hourly operations 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. 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.