Production Shift Supervisor

As the OLED Production Shift Supervisor will operate the OLED Department in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner. You will ensure equipment is kept in good repair, schedule maintenance and ensure equipment is prepped for safe repair or inspections.

You will be part of a rotating shift, which includes days, nights, and weekends. You will be located onsite at PPG's Barberton, OH plant, working in an office environment and on the floor in a chemical manufacturing facility with frequent plant exposure. You will report to the Production Manager.

PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain production records, meet a production schedule and coordinate daily goals between operations, maintenance and engineering groups.
• Accountable for the safety of the assigned associates, meeting the schedule, product quality, and efficiency.
• Work with engineering to implement process changes which improve safety and quality and reduce product variation.
• Provide safety leadership in the department by resolving equipment high risks, monitoring and resolving safety improvement recommendations and making ergonomic improvements.
• Implement process changes to improve safety and quality.
• Lead the daily issues of training, maintenance permits, safety intervention, environmental compliance, and 5S.
• Supervise, train and counsel operators.
• Provide equipment-troubleshooting assistance to help solve daily issues.
• Resolve repeat problems, maintain initiatives, utilize statistical process and quality control, improve procedures, and train operational associates in an overall effort to improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), improve product quality (first run capability (FRC), yield) and improve product cost.
• Assume a leadership role in the maintenance activity by providing direction and equipment preparation support, including LOTO.
• Support the ISO program and implement actions to eliminate the causes of product quality defects.

Qualifications:

• High School or equivalent required, associate's degree highly preferred.
• 2 years prior supervisor experience preference strongly preferred.
• Experience in chemical manufacturing environment a plus
• Ability develops our operations personnel.

About us: 

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 X. 

The PPG Way 2030  

We are customer champions 

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. 

We act with purpose and speed 

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.  

We are excellent operators 

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.   

We compete to win 

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths. 

We are PPG proud 

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world. 

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to  https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.  

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 coverages 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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