Plant Manager at PPG INDUSTRIES INC in Kansas City, Kansas

Job Description:

As a Plant Manager you will be responsible for planning, directing and coordinating all activities of assigned manufacturing Plant. Responsibilities include safety, environmental, quality, production, cost control and leadership of the Plant workforce. You will be responsible for the Kansas City, Kansas Plant. You will report to the Manufacturing Operations Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direction, ensure resources, and manage programs to ensure the plant's safety and environmental performance meets established goals


• Develop and implement plans to reduce waste, meet applicable regulatory standards and handles emergency situations that may arise at the Site


• Develop a plant operating plan that is consistent with and supports the business plan


• Determine what resources are required to implement the operating plan and then secure them


• Ensure standards for product quality, equipment and operator performance are established, maintained and improved & that cost-effective technology is used to maximize production


• Develop capital plan to improve plant operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline

• At least ten years of progressively responsible manufacturing experience, with at least seven years of experience supervising multiple individuals

• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing operations and safety procedures

• Demonstrated experience with success in managing a safe and environmentally sound work environment

• Prior experience in Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma

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.

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 Twitter.

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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