PPG: BRINGING INNOVATION TO THE SURFACE.(TM)
PPG Industries' vision is to continue to be the world's leading coatings and specialty products company. 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. PPG is committed to providing a fulfilling workplace for employees, creating an environment for continuous learning and embracing the ideas and diversity of others. Founded in 1883, PPG has global headquarters in Pittsburgh and operates in nearly 70 countries around the world. PPG shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:PPG). For more information, visit http://www.ppg.com/.

PPG Industrial Coatings produces coatings for appliances, agricultural and construction equipment, consumer electronics, automotive parts, residential and commercial construction, wood flooring and many other finished products.

PPG Industrial Coatings is committed to ongoing research and development of innovative technologies. From pre-treatment and electrocoat, to liquid, powder and even ultra-violet (UV) and electro-beam (EB) coatings, PPG can meet virtually any coatings challenge.

Most compelling reasons this person would want to work at PPG Industrial Coatings:

1. This role is prime for someone who desires and performs well in a high profile role
2. Lead and execute on strategies and driving strong results
3. PPG is the global leader in coatings industry, and has a track record of success. 
4. PPG is focused on building our talent in their current role, and into future roles

The PPG Chicago coatings plant is growing and needs a dynamic Maintenance Supervisor who will be part of the plant leadership team and report to the Plant Manager.  S/he will be accountable for running the maintenance function, including maintenance and process improvements to plant equipment and infrastructure, and support of capital projects. 

In this leadership role s/he will be expected to be very hands on with these functions while also providing supervision to two union Maintenance Mechanics. This position provides a terrific opportunity to develop and operate a maintenance team in an expanding and developing plant. 

In order to become successful s/he must quickly learn and asses maintenance functions and be able to lead the team in improving machine productivity, process efficiency, quality, down time, and cost efficiency by defining and implementing corrective and preventive actions for manufacturing process issues and maintenance.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Responsible for sustaining a preventative maintenance program and continuing to drive towards reliability excellence
• Identify and utilize quality contractors
• Support the installation of new equipment and provide direct support trouble shooting and repairing plant equipment and infrastructure and assure of safety compliance and training. 
• Support the production site with significant floor presence with all cross-functional departments, including production, supply chain, finance, technical laboratories and administrative areas.
• Provide strong leadership, mentorship and training to Maintenance Mechanics.

Required Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of direct maintenance experience in a chemical, coatings,  paint or process manufacturing industrial environment.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience and evidence of successfully developing a team
• At least 3 years of experience supporting or leading preventative maintenance programs.

Preferred Qualifications (in addition to Required Qualifications):

• Experience with lean principles
• Bachelor's degree

Skills:

• Proven ability to solve problems to the root cause and provide necessary corrective action with associates in reaching consensus problem resolution
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to work well and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong ability to effectively develop and lead a team, grasp concepts quickly, and articulate ideas effectively.

  

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.

To read more about Equal Employment Opportunity please see attached links:

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To Apply
Please go to the following site to locate the position and application process http://global.careers.ppg.com/Home.aspx