Associate Manager, Production

As the Associate Manager, Production, you are an important asset within Teslin manufacturing. You will lead day-to-day plant operations, execute production plans, and developing strong operational and leadership capabilities within a complex manufacturing environment. You will provide hands-on experience in production leadership, performance management, and cross-functional coordination, preparing the individual for expanded operational responsibility.

You will report to the Manager, Operations and work onsite at the Barberton, OH plant. PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure execution of daily and weekly production plans to
• meet safety, quality, and throughput targets.
• Monitor real-time operations, identify issues, and drive immediate corrective actions to maintain stable and efficient production.
• Lead daily production meetings to review performance, communicate priorities, and ensure accountability for gaps.
• Utilize data to identify trends, prioritize actions, and improve overall plant performance.
• Reinforce safety standards and standard work while driving accountability for shift performance.
• Build team capability through active coaching, feedback, and engagement on the plant floor.
• Partner with Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and EHS to resolve issues and improve performance.
• Identify and drive improvement opportunities to enhance process stability, efficiency, and OEE.
• Act as backup to the Production Manager, gaining exposure to broader operational leadership and decision-making.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required, engineering field preferred.
• 3+ years of leadership experience driving employee accountability and achieving operational performance metrics within a production or manufacturing environment.
• Strong ownership and improvement of key operational metrics.
• Demonstrated initiative to improve plant capability and performance.

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.  

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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. 

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