Operational Excellence Training Coordinator

As the Operational Excellence Training Coordinator, you will help drive plant performance by managing key continuous improvement and operation excellence initiatives for operations and supporting operator training and development.

You will be onsite at the Circleville, OH plant and will report to the Operations Manager. PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.

• Complete evaluations for employee training and cross training for reactor operator, material processor, and warehouse groups.
• Develop training plans and help manage training timelines.
• Present site training initiatives in group and individual settings.
• Site SME for Training ETQ management and help maintain training documentation to ensure training compliance for site.
• Certified to complete training on plant equipment (forklift, yard bird, lifts, etc.)
• Assist training coordinator in maintaining plant training initiatives.
• Coordinate and execute operations initiatives and projects to improve safety, quality, service and costs.
• Drive standard processes and procedures throughout the department with education and best practices.
• Participate in Kaizen and CI projects and initiatives to improve site performance.
• As scheduled by production superintendent, provide additional coverage for production supervision to cover vacancies or provide additional support.
• Communicate and escalate issues to technical and leadership team to keep organization apprised of manufacturing status.

• High School diploma or GED required, bachelor's degree preferred
• 5 years of chemical manufacturing experience desired
• Knowledge and support of EHS and Quality systems
• Ability to lead, develop, and motivate others
• Strong sense of ownership, initiative, and accountability

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