Continuous Improvement Manager at PPG INDUSTRIES INC in Circleville, Ohio

Job Description:

The Continuous Improvement Manager builds a Culture of Operational Excellence. Together with the Plant Director, keep the strategy aligned to achieve PPG's Strategic Objectives. Member of the Site Leadership Team. Main promoter of Standard Work and Implementer of systems associated with Continuous Improvement, Work Teams, portfolio of Kaizen projects, Yellow Belt, Green Belt and generation of projects New Way of Working to generate benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze together with Plant Management the Strategic Objectives to establish potential projects that help reduce the gaps between indicators and goals to obtain tangible results of high value for the business.


• Project Leaders Coach: Kaizen, DMAIC, PDCA Projects, Just Do It.


• Carry out internal Campaigns or Initiatives that allow to reinforce the implementations of Continuous Improvement tools and systems.


• Develop Internal Change Agents in the organization, participating in the deployment of the Lean Manufacturing and Lean Six Sigma methodology through the training of White, Yellow, Green and Black Belts who serve as project leaders being a coach in monitoring the main projects and Kaizen Leaders.


• Manage the project portfolio (Kaizen, DMAIC, PDCA, Just Do It).


• Coordinate support training


• Lead the internal Continuous Improvement committee to review the progress of each area (Ideas Implemented, 5S, Savings, Lean Maturity Assessment Score)


• With the finance area, carry out monthly validations for the official registration of savings generated by ongoing projects.


• Facilitator in the implementation of Improvement projects, workshops, and best practices implementation with the purpose of increasing productivity, eliminating waste, reducing costs and standardizing operations that guarantee us.


• Promoter of staff participation in the generation and implementation of improvement ideas.


• Ensure the correct implementation of methodologies about Lean Manufacturing and Lean Six Sigma on the Site and sustaining Fundamental Tools


• Facilitate communication between management and work teams.


• Participate in the exchange of best practices within the PPG group.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Industrial, Mechanical) or equivalent.


• 3-5 Years experience in chemical industry with emphasis in continuous improvement, Lean Six Sigma, Operational Excellence.
  
  

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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The PPG Way
Every single day at PPG:
We partner with customers to create mutual value.
We are "One PPG" to the world.
We trust our people every day, in every way.
We make it happen.
We run it like we own it.
We do better today than yesterday - everyday.

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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.

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