Senior Production Manager Automotive Refinish

As the Resin and Electrocoat Senior Production Manager is responsible for the safe, and efficient output of resins, a critical component in paint manufacturing for multiple Strategic Teams (SBUs). You will encompass Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS), production, quality control, continuous improvement, maintenance and engineering, and receiving and shipping within the resin operation. Additionally, the Production Manager ensures efficient execution of roadmap projects and is a necessary member of the PPG Delaware leadership team. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager working on site at our Delaware, Ohio manufacturing facility you will guide quality assurance and process improvement projects within the resin operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) protocols, ensuring compliance with all regulations and promoting a culture of safety.

• Use quality methods, Lean, Six Sigma, and other tools to improve production flow, enhance quality, and increase cost effectiveness.

• Set up and lead team actions aimed at continuous improvement.

• Foster engagement among associates and provide development opportunities to enhance team capabilities.

• Support and coordinate with the HR Manager to manage the relationship with the union workforce.

• Guide the implementation of the plant's future state roadmap to achieve strategic goals.

• Collaborate and support supply chain activities for the resin site, including inventory management, logistics, and procurement.

• Communicate with all supporting functions to ensure understanding and support of operational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or chemistry.

• Minimum of 10 years of industrial management experience in resins or chemical manufacturing.

• Lean and Six Sigma Black or Green Belt (preferred).

• Project management skills.