Commercial Coatings Production Manager

As a Production Manager in our Aerospace Division, you will oversee the supervisors within the Commercial Coatings areas and have a specific focus on safety and meeting production metrics. You will play an important role in the operation and interact with production staff, cell leaders, and key leadership members of the plant.

This position is located onsite at our Sylmar, CA. facility and you will report to the Operations Manager.

• Prioritize safety and engage in safety related activities.
• Manages the operations of all production for Commercial Coatings areas to ensure that quality standards, delivery goals and cost reduction objectives are achieved.
• Provide production process analysis and make recommendations on solutions to process improvements to hit the goal.
• Establish critical internal relationships with supporting systems to resolve production issues in a collaborative manner.
• Encourage continuous improvement of individuals and team’s performance.
• Promote people engagement and create an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration.
• Drive operational RCCAs to mitigate causes that impact performance to plan.

• Only US Citizens, Green Card holders, political asylees, or refugees are eligible to apply.
• Current holder of or willing to acquire a DOD security clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years of experience in an aerospace, automotive, military, or related manufacturing environment.
• Strong data analysis and problem solving skills.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma knowledge.
• Previous experience in Kanban and Materials Markets.

The base salary range for this position is $95,000-$130,000, with a possibility of an annual bonus up to 10% of base salary. PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation & Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability/Leave, and other Voluntary benefit offerings. Actual benefit offerings confirmed at the time of hire.

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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, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

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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 covers and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

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