Plant Director - Military Veterans

As a Plant Director, you will provide operational management for the safe, on time, and efficient output for multiple lines of business. You will contribute to the profitability of the business by coordinating EHS, production, quality control, continuous improvement, maintenance, and engineering, receiving and shipping.
You will work onsite at the Huron, Ohio facility and report to the Manufacturing Director, North America.

Key Responsibilities
•    Oversight of approximately 100+ people both directly and indirectly by supporting production for 3 lines of business each with multiple production lines running across three shifts daily.
•    Use quality methods, Lean Sig Sigma, other tools and set up along with team actions to improve production flow, quality and cost efficiency.
•    Champion Continuous Improvement programs and deliver with cohesive change management practices.
•    Evaluate equipment, facility, warehousing/distribution and process needs, and prepare capital authorizations to meet all needs.
•    Develop a work force that is accomplished, motivated and committed to organizational goals.
•    Engage multiple stakeholders in the development and execution of operational strategies focused on safety, quality and growth.

Qualifications
•    Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Chemistry or related; an advanced degree, such as MBA, is favorable.
•    10+ years’ experience as a Plant Manager within Chemical Operations or Production & Manufacturing operations.
•    Fluent in DMAIC/DFLSS and Kaizen project execution.

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.





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