Production Supervisor-3rd Shift

PPG Industries Inc. - Adrian, Michigan

PPG: We protect and beautify the world.
At PPG, we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and materials that our customers have trusted for more than 130 years. Through dedication and creativity, we solve our customers’ biggest challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path forward. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, we operate and innovate in more than 70 countries. We serve customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.
 
Why join us:
With PPG, you will find meaning in your work every day, and engage in opportunities that will shape you, personally and professionally.
  • Your personal strengths will empower you to succeed and make an impact from day one.
  • You will be inspired to learn and grow, and to get the support you need to identify and achieve your boldest career aspirations.
  • Your passion to excel will be fueled by your connection to world-class partners, industry experts, the best and brightest colleagues, and future forward technologies.
  • Your contributions will not only meet the challenges of our global customers, but help theme propel their industries forward.
  • You will be welcomed into a culture where everyone’s ideas and contributions are valued and encouraged.
Just like you, we are driven to make a difference in our world.
 

Supervises the Adrian production facility 3rd shift to ensure a safe, effective and efficient operation. Integrate all production, maintenance and supply chain activities of the departments, which include raw material procurement and production scheduling, preassembly through finished goods shipment to meet customer requirements within budget/people constraints.  Key requirements include but not limited to:

 

1.    Provides, maintains and promotes a work environment free from accidents and ensures the safety and well-being of associates and the community through effective training, housekeeping and 5S programs, and compliance with applicable corporate policies and government regulations.

2.    Promote the use of Quality Tool techniques such as BPI and Lean methodologies. Proactive use of the process models in planning in order to eliminate abnormalities, understand and meet customer requirements by all team members and contribute to continuous quality improvements. Reactive root cause and corrective actions methodologies must be used to improve manufacturing reliability and product consistency.

3.    Supervise the shift to ensure on time deliveries to eliminate late orders. Build relationships with key internal and external customers to effectively answer an inquiry regarding a product.

4.    Manage available resources for maximum efficiency and productivity to meet budget requirements for respective product line production operations.

5.    Maintain working relationships at all organizational levels and participate in the execution and administration of established company, group and plant human resource programs and policies in an objective and consistent manner, including equal opportunity for all employees and involvement/Participative management procedures and techniques.

6.    Assist in the development of a flexible, well-trained and motivated work force that operates as a team to safely and efficiently manufacture products that meet customer requirements.

7.    Maintain an image for the plant, both internally and externally, of a dynamic, progressive, professionally managed and ethical global organization and business.

8.    Continue personal growth and development through involvement in appropriate on and off the job activities.

9.    Must keep up-to-date on the new technology and new products that are ever changing.

10.  Manage special projects to timelines and budgets

 

Education & Experience Necessary

  • Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or technical field with 3 to 5 years demonstrated experience in production supervision with increasing responsibilities.
  • This position demands substantial leadership and human relations skills as well as sufficient ability in production and technical know‑how to direct the complexities that result from pooling material, manpower and equipment to efficiently produce a quality product.
  • Must be able to effectively interact with all levels in the organization.

 

Functional/Technical Expertise Necessary

  • Successful candidate must have effective human resource skills, written and oral communication skills, highly organized, high initiative, and proven leadership necessary to obtain expected results of the operation. 
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PPG prides itself on the quality of its employees and as such, candidates who receive a job offer will be required to successfully pass a hair drug/toxins test and a background check.
 
PPG Industries, Inc. offers 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, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. PPG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. You may request a copy of PPG’s affirmative action plan by emailing
ppgaap@ppg.com.
 
To read more about Equal Employment Opportunity please see attached links:
 
http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/EO13665_PrescribedNondiscriminationPostingLanguage_JRFQA508c.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

Posted: 30+ days ago

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