Maintenance Supervisor
PPG Industries Inc. - Chicago, Illinois
At PPG (NYSE: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 and reported net sales of $15.3 billion in 2015. We serve customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets. To learn more, visit 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:
- This role is prime for someone who desires and performs well in a high profile role
- Lead and execute on strategies and driving strong results
- PPG is the global leader in coatings industry, and has a track record of success.
- 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:
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Responsible for sustaining a preventative maintenance program and continuing to drive towards reliability excellence
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Identify and utilize quality contractors
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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.
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Support the production site with significant floor presence with all cross-functional departments, including production, supply chain, finance, technical laboratories and administrative areas.
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Provide strong leadership, mentorship and training to Maintenance Mechanics.
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Required Qualifications:
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At least 5 years of direct maintenance experience in a process manufacturing and industrial environment.
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At least 3 years of supervisory experience and evidence of successfully developing a team
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At least 3 years of experience supporting or leading preventative maintenance programs.
Preferred Qualifications (in addition to Required Qualifications):
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Bachelor's Degree
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Experience within chemical, paint or coatings manufacturing
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Lean experience
Skills:
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Proven ability to solve problems to the root cause and provide necessary corrective action with associates in reaching consensus problem resolution
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Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to work well and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
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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. 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
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
About PPG Industries Inc.
PPG's 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 ma... more
