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Regional Operational Excellence Director

PPG Industries, Inc
United States, Ohio, Delaware
760 Pittsburgh Drive (Show on map)
Apr 29, 2025
The position is responsible for driving operation excellence across the Americas region to support plant performance in the execution of safety, quality, service, and productivity metrics. The leader will develop and mobilize the strategy for performance management, process excellence, and high performing work teams. The position is responsible for direct involvement in regional and cross functional lean and six sigma initiatives while developing manufacturing site resources for ownership of operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Lead Hoshin planning, directly apply six sigma methodology to strategic initiatives, and develop process and resources for plant lean initiatives Set strategy for regional evolution in operational excellence Develop and oversee site continuous improvement journeys Hands on involvement in all aspects of the job to drive engagement through all levels of the organization Support the facilities in culture change, key objectives, and engagement through continuous improvement activities Ability to align people to a vision and mobilize resources in a matrixed organization Site visits and travel ~ 20% Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, supply chain or related field a benefit, but not required 10+ years of proven continuous improvement experience, specifically demonstration of hands on involvement LSS Black Belt 10+ years of manufacturing or logistics experience inclusive of direct involvement in the shop floor level Strong determination for action and an ability to create and implement initiatives to drive performance improvement, providing examples of tangible results. Los rangos salariales y beneficios de PPG pueden variar segun la ubicacion, lo que nos permite compensar a los empleados de manera competitiva en diferentes mercados geograficos. PPG considera varios factores al tomar decisiones sobre compensacion, que incluyen entre otros, conjuntos de habilidades, experiencia y capacitacion, calificaciones y educacion, licencias y certificaciones, y otras necesidades de la organizacion. Tambien pueden aplicarse otros incentivos. Nuestros programas de beneficios para empleados estan disenados para apoyar la salud y el bienestar de nuestros empleados. La cobertura y los beneficios del seguro se ajustaran a los terminos y condiciones de los planes aplicables y de los documentos rectores asociados al plan. 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 www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter. The PPG Way Every single day at PPG: We partner with customers to create mutual value. We are "One PPG" to the world. We trust our people every day, in every way. We make it happen. We run it like we own it. We do better today than yesterday - everyday. 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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com. PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.