Jobs at PPG

Develops and manages key accounts in China’s protective coatings and PC markets, supports business growth, gathers market intelligence, maintains Salesforce project and enquiry records, coordinates technical and business teams to improve project win rates, and provides pre- and post-delivery sales service while ensuring timely payment collection.

Oversee self-service channel operations across the region, ensure execution of commercial strategies, supervise field teams, manage KPIs and quotas, lead and develop up to 130 advisors and 3-4 executives, coordinate recruitment and retention, and report results with action plans to drive growth.

Supports manufacturing operations by operating production equipment, loading and unloading parts, masking and unmasking components, inspecting products, processing non-conforming materials, performing rework, packing goods, and maintaining production records. The role includes basic equipment troubleshooting, material handling, housekeeping under 5S standards, and adherence to safety and quality procedures while supporting production goals.

Prepares and reviews account reconciliations, analyzes differences between US GAAP and statutory reporting, supports month-end close and journal entries, and performs consolidation activities across 22 entities. Manages intercompany accounting under SOX controls, investigates out-of-balance transactions, supports audits, and assists Accounts Payable with vendor inquiries, invoice processing, payment communications, and GRNI monitoring.

Supervise production operations, employees, and production lines to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and financial goals. Responsibilities include scheduling work, meeting customer demand, preparing reports, troubleshooting issues, coordinating with Quality and Maintenance, maintaining compliance with OSHA and environmental requirements, conducting audits, and training and evaluating 12–15 direct reports.

Designs coating machinery and capital equipment, including layouts, components, subsystems, utility calculations, capacity studies, equipment specifications, P&IDs, and customer proposal documentation. Evaluates pumps, mixers, ovens, conveyors, and related systems while ensuring compliance with engineering standards, codes, budgets, and customer requirements. Collaborates with fabrication teams, suppliers, and vendors to support manufacturability, costing, scheduling, redesign, and project execution. Remote work includes up to 25% travel.

Conduct market intelligence, customer segmentation, competitive analysis, and strategic opportunity assessments to support Coatings Services growth. Identify target markets, accounts, whitespace opportunities, and cross-business growth initiatives. Translate customer and market insights into actionable strategies, account plans, campaigns, and business development recommendations while partnering with Sales, Marketing, Commercial Excellence, Operations, and PPG business units.

Conducts quality-control analyses and product testing in an industrial laboratory, identifies anomalies, investigates causes, and recommends corrective actions. Ensures compliance with quality, HSE, and testing procedures; monitors measurement results; supports 5S, audits, continuous improvement, and communication with production and maintenance teams. The role involves handling hazardous chemicals and working independently in a 2x8 shift environment.

Ensures quality across production and laboratory processes by inspecting raw materials, semi-finished goods, and finished products; conducting ISO-compliant laboratory analyses; maintaining quality documentation; identifying nonconformities; implementing corrective actions; supporting audits; monitoring quality KPIs; and collaborating with Production, R&D, and suppliers while following safety and environmental standards.

Own statutory financial reporting and tax compliance for Danish legal entities, including CIT, VAT, withholding taxes, ETR calculations, US tax packages, and transfer pricing support. Coordinate external audits and tax authorities, maintain SOX controls, support treasury and month-end close, reconcile balance sheets, and maintain corporate documentation. Collaborate with shared service centers and EMEA stakeholders while driving finance projects, system improvements, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Provides hands-on operational, technical, and training support in customer vehicle repair environments. Responsibilities include enforcing standardized repair processes, resolving production bottlenecks, preparing vehicles, mixing and applying paint, maintaining equipment, training and assessing staff, conducting site audits, and ensuring EHS and company policy compliance. The role requires extensive PPG product knowledge, process discipline, productivity awareness, Lean principles, organizational skills, and a valid motor vehicle license.

Provides hands-on operational, technical, and training support in high-volume vehicle repair environments. Responsibilities include enforcing standardized repair processes, resolving production bottlenecks, preparing vehicles, mixing and applying paint, maintaining spray and curing equipment, training and assessing paint and panel staff, and conducting monthly EHS, process, and operational audits. The role also supports productivity, profitability, compliance, and continuous improvement across customer sites.

Serve customers at the trade counter and in-store, recommend suitable products following training, promote the brand, maintain a clean and presentable store, receive deliveries, and replenish shelves. The role requires strong communication, a customer-focused attitude, basic IT proficiency, flexibility, and a driving licence.

Provides hands-on operational, technical, and training support in high-volume vehicle repair environments. Responsibilities include enforcing standardized repair processes, resolving production bottlenecks, preparing vehicles, mixing and applying paint, maintaining equipment, training and assessing paint and panel staff, conducting site audits, and ensuring EHS and company-policy compliance.

Manage key accounts and sales performance for PPG’s HDE Development business in East Central China. Maintain relationships with XCMG, CAT, and tier customers; engage procurement, production, and technical stakeholders; align customer requirements with internal teams; achieve annual sales and profit targets; strengthen PPG brand recognition; secure new business and expand market share. The role requires customer relationship management, negotiation, cross-functional collaboration, basic English, and business travel.

Develops and leads global market segment strategies for PPG’s Industrial Coatings business. Responsibilities include market intelligence, competitive analysis, strategic planning, portfolio and capacity alignment, stakeholder engagement, value creation, commercial excellence, branding, and customer-focused innovation. The role translates market insights into actionable plans that drive profitable growth across regions and global accounts.

Manage an Indianapolis sales territory by achieving growth, service, receivables, and expense targets. Sell PPG Refinish paint systems and sundry products through distributors, develop distributor relationships, train teams, and support people development. Build relationships with dealers, regional MSOs, and independent collision centers. Apply knowledge of body shop and fleet operations to improve profitability, cycle time, product usage, and analytics-driven business performance. The role requires approximately 25% overnight travel.

Leads quality assurance and process excellence for accounting and finance shared services. Establishes quality standards, audits R2R, P2P, O2C, and related processes, monitors controls and KPIs, performs root cause analysis, and drives corrective actions and continuous improvement. Partners with audit, compliance, and finance leaders to ensure SOX and policy adherence, improve accuracy and SLA performance, support transformations, and lead quality analysts and process specialists.

Supports PPG suppliers across Latin America with onboarding, information updates, and ongoing supplier data management. Provides guidance and virtual training on the ePro platform, reviews documentation, validates data, identifies inconsistencies, tracks requests, resolves or escalates incidents, and coordinates with suppliers and internal teams. Maintains accurate supplier records while following established procedures, controls, service standards, and performance objectives.

Lead and continuously improve the site's Process Safety Management program: run PSM meetings, track leading indicators, perform PHA/risk assessments, train employees, investigate high-potential events, support management of change and new projects, and ensure regulatory and corporate compliance.