Plant Manager
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Job Location:
Kansas City, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
As the Plant Manager you will oversee all operations of the plant ensuring efficient production compliance with industry standards and plant-wide safety quality delivery and cost goals. You will identify and lead continuous improvement projects. You will be on-site and will report to the Director of IS Operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage daily plant operations including production maintenance quality and logistics and ensure adherence to customer specifications.
- Maintain a safe work environment in compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations.
- Promote a culture of safety and accountability across all teams.
- Oversee quality control systems to meet automotive industry standards (IATF 16949 ISO 14001).
- Implement corrective actions and continuous improvement programs.
- Improve and ensure production schedules meet customer delivery requirements.
- Monitor indicators for throughput scrap rates and downtime; implement cost-saving measures.
- Lead coach and guide development of plant staff to achieve performance goals.
- Foster a collaborative and performance culture.
- Be the primary contact for customer audits and technical inquiries.
- Ensure customer satisfaction through on-time delivery and quality performance.
- Champion Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma programs.
- Identify opportunities for process automation and efficiency gains.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Operations Management or related field
- 10 years experience managing plant operations and large teams.
- Experience with chemical manufacturing
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 and follow @ PPG on Twitter.
At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to 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 veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability please email .
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Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.
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.
Required Experience:
Manager
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