LSS Deployment Specialist at PPG INDUSTRIES INC in Oak Creek, Wisconsin

Job Description:

As the LSS Deployment Specialist, you will use regimented LSS methods and techniques to improve repeatable processes, ensuring the delivery of important objectives. You will report to the Plant Manager. Do you want to lead change with the capability for advancement? If so, read on!

Key Responsibilities

• Operations and maintenance standard work process implementation


• Post implementation coach for standard work process teams


• Elevate then improve capabilities of teams (problem-solving, project management, etc.)


• Steward of the site 3-5-year site improvement plan (SIP)


• Facilitate annual Value Stream Map activity to identify gaps between current state and SIP


• Develop improvement plans and quantify impact to organizational performance and structure


• Ensure all improvement activities connect to business technology plan (BTP)


• Continuous Improvement leader for the site


• Actively engaged on the floor


• Oversee improvement cycle - preparation, facilitation, implementation, sustainment, performance tracking of JDI, PDCA, Kaizen and DMAIC events


• Owner of monthly plant continuous improvement metrics - performance, financial performance, and cultural transformation


• Participate in regional LSS/Continuous Improvement community collaboration session monthly

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or process-driven field, Master's degree preferred


• 8+ years' of working experience, including operational role (e.g., plant or operations management)


• Minimum LSS Green Belt certification, Black Belt certification preferred

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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Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.