The Plant Manager is responsible to deliver excellence on the full set of Operations accountabilities (EHS, quality, service, costs, assets management, inventory) to create value for Customers and PPG.
He/she is doing it with direct accountabilities on the Plant manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, continuous improvement, as well as via the governance of the full Site (end to end) processes and objectives, pursuing the excellence on EHS, service, costs, quality, inventory targets, keeping them in balance with “win win” approach and attitude from every function of the Site.
Specific responsibilities:
Lead the Facility EHS Leadership Team collaborating with all functions in the facility
Define performance expectations and goals for subordinates and work units.
Review processing schedules and production orders to determine staffing requirements, work procedures, and duty assignments.
Monitor production, quality control to ensure a safe working environment in the plant and compliance with regulatory requirements and PPG EHS Management System. Collaborate with functions to drive improvements in EHS metrics and Sustainability initiatives.
Lead the manufacturing, quality, and facility maintenance activities. Manage staffing and lead the team, including coaching and mentoring to develop team and individual capabilities.
, maintenance, and other operations to detect production problems and implement improvement solutions.
Ensure customer complaints management and ensure root-cause and corrective actions are generated and communicated and drive year-over-year continuous improvement. Ensure continued compliance and certification to IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 quality accreditation.
Review operations and confer with technical/administrative staff to resolve production or processing problems. Develop plans for efficient management of materials, machines, and employees, according to policies, procedures, norms, and legal regulations.
Ensure operations are within product targets (cost/quality) and project targets (cost/time). Drive continuous improvement actions related to Absolute Material Utilization (AMU), Plant OTIF (On-Time in Full), and Productivity (Liters per Man Hour).
Coordinate with Sales and Marketing teams; review operating plans and determine adequate manpower and resources requirements to manufacture to support sales forecasts using the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
Review production activity for re-work and productivity problems.
Lead engineering changes to improve productivity, yield, and product quality. Review plant equipment capacity status and recommend new capital investments to ensure long-term availability for business growth.
Lead the Annual Budget process for the Operations Function.
Requirements
Minimum 10 years of manufacturing-related experience with hands-on operational and people management skills.
Degree in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Chemical Engineering or similar is required.
MBA or advanced degree is advantageous.
High level of leadership and teamwork skills.
Dedicated to Manufacturing Excellence, Global Best Practices, and Safety.
Thorough and solid hands-on experience of manufacturing operations in chemicals, coatings, or other batch-processing environments will be an advantage.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing concepts, analysis, techniques, principles, and practices.
Strong aptitude and skill in organizational discipline, project management, and analyzing and interpreting various types of data.
Competency in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement concepts and tools are desirable. Black Belt or Green Belt certification will be an advantage.
Understanding of ERP Process/ Functions/ Batch Verification IT functions is desirable.
Involvement with Union/ Collective Bargaining Agreement activities is required.
Success Factors – Prime Success Factors (focus on results, drive change, promote teamwork, build trust & respect, understand market & customer perspective) plus the following:
Good at decision-making and make it happen;
Plan & organize, communicate and share information, mobilize resources, build strong work relationships trough trust and respect, team working;
Manage Complexity;
Manage and resolve conflicts, creating a win-win “bridge” culture and attitude;
Develop others and promote professional growth;
Know-how of the market and product portfolio;
Problem solving;
Influence efficiency and actions’ promoter
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.
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