USCA Finished Goods Supervisor

We are seeking a collaborative and results-driven Finished Goods Supervisor to join the USCA Powder Supply Chain organization. Based within our USCA Powder manufacturing network, this leadership role is responsible for overseeing Finished Goods Planning, Production Scheduling, and Toll Production Planning activities while developing a high-performing team focused on service, inventory optimization, and operational excellence.

The Finished Goods Supervisor provides direct leadership to planners and schedulers across multiple manufacturing locations and serves as the operational owner for finished goods execution. This role partners closely with Operations, Customer Service, Demand Planning, Raw Material Planning, Technical, and Commercial teams to balance customer demand, production capacity, inventory strategy, and business priorities.

This position plays a key role in strengthening execution ownership, standardizing planning processes, developing future supply chain leaders, and supporting strategic initiatives including Integrated Business Planning (IBP), inventory optimization, and continuous improvement.

You will report to the USCA Powder Supply Chain Manager.

What You'll Do

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Finished Goods Planners, Schedulers, and Toll Production Planners.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer focus.
• Conduct performance management, coaching, development planning, and succession planning activities.
• Build organizational capability through mentoring, cross-training, and leadership development.

Finished Goods Planning & Scheduling

• Serve as the functional backup for Finished Goods Planning and Scheduling activities, ensuring continuity of operations during planned and unplanned absences while maintaining service and execution performance.

• Provide leadership for Finished Goods Planning, Production Scheduling, and Toll Production Planning across the USCA Powder network.
• Ensure production schedules effectively balance customer demand, manufacturing capacity, inventory strategy, and operational constraints.
• Lead execution reviews, schedule governance, and production prioritization activities.
• Drive schedule adherence and execution consistency across manufacturing and tolling operations.

Inventory & Service Performance

• Own Finished Goods inventory health, service performance, and planning execution metrics.
• Lead inventory optimization initiatives while supporting customer service objectives and working capital goals.
• Monitor KPIs including OTIF, inventory performance, schedule adherence, and planning accuracy.
• Lead escalation management for service risks, supply disruptions, and execution challenges.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner with Operations, Customer Service, Demand Planning, Raw Material Planning, Procurement, Technical, Manufacturing, and Commercial teams to improve end-to-end supply chain performance.
• Support Integrated Business Planning (IBP), capacity planning, network balancing, and supply chain transformation initiatives.
• Drive planning standardization and continuous improvement across the USCA Powder network.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for planning and service performance issues.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Minimum five years of experience in supply chain planning, production scheduling, manufacturing operations, or related leadership roles.
• Demonstrated leadership experience leading projects, teams, or cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing planning, inventory management, and ERP systems.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS / ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification.
• Experience leading planners or supply chain professionals.
• Experience with Oracle, SAP, or similar ERP systems.
• Experience with Power BI, Power Query, SQL, or other business intelligence tools.
• Experience supporting Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP).
• Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.

Success in This Role

Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to:

• Build and develop high-performing teams.
• Balance customer service, inventory, and manufacturing priorities.
• Lead through influence and collaboration.
• Drive operational execution while improving planning processes.
• Make data-driven decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Develop future supply chain talent while supporting strategic business initiatives.

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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