As the Plant Manager, will develop an organization within the site that supports both Business and Operational strategies.  You will provide strategic, developmental, and tactical direction of the facility to drive Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement. Additionally, you will manage the accurate delivery of product to our customers within the desired Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost, and Customer Service standards. This position is based at our Sylmar, CA. facility and you will report to the Director of Global Operations.

Key Responsibilities

Be actively engaged in Safety and Quality; lead by example and ensure operational discipline and compliance with both company and regulatory standards and requirements are fulfilled for all departments on site.Monitor and review Environmental, Health, and Safety performance; ensure compliance and continuous improvement in striving for a risk-free manufacturing environment.Build and develop an organizational culture that has a commitment to value-added services/processes, and a and leadershipMonitor and improve Key Performance Indicators; lead corrective action to deviations to plan as appropriateFacilitate communications throughout the site and within the respective SBU, PlatformProvide the necessary thinking to lead and direct the analysis of alternative approaches and methodologies necessary to deliver efficiencies and simplicity.Strive to ensure that the service requirements for performance, as dictated by internal and external customers, are achieved.Develop the strategies and processes of the operational responsibilities within the site; ensure alignment and progress on process standardization, accomplishment, and collaboration.Delegates work assignments and tasks while matching responsibilities to the employee; set expectations and monitors performance while providing feedback and recognition of results.Deliver financial commitments to operating plans; achieve expense, variance, and production plans as budgeted.Actively participate in Working Capital management, including regular communication and action to address deviations to plan.Anticipate technological industry changes and review opportunities to enhance operations in order to increase productivity, support business growth, and deliver competitive advantages.Generate ideas and plans to enhance the performance of the manufacturing site, e.g., safety, process, rate, yields and quality improvement through lean manufacturing and six sigma concepts. Conformance with the PPG and SBU Quality and EH&S policies.  Ensure MOCs, RCCA for EHS CARs and Quality CARs are completed as expected.
 

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline, such as engineering10+ years of experience in discrete manufacturing operation. 5+ years of management experience.Labor relations experience is a bonus Experience working in a regulated environment, ideally AS9100D.Expertise in driving improved performance and metrics.Ability to develop short and long term vision for site policies, processes and structureCommunication skills to work with all levels within the organization from upper management to shop floor and from customers to vendors.Ability to determine critical data requirements and tools needed to understand and analyze gaps through all aspects of the value streamMust be US Citizen.Base Salary Range $175,000-225,000 or commensurate with applicable experience#LI-Onsite

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.
 

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