Aerospace Materials Operations Director

Join to apply for the Aerospace Materials Operations Director role at PPG As the USCA Aerospace Materials Operations Director you will develop and maintain an organization for the USCA Aerospace Materials business that supports both Commercial and Operational strategies. You will provide strategic, developmental, and tactical direction of the business to guide Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement. This role will also oversee Supply Chain. Delivering products safely, on‑quality, on‑time, and at targeted costs is key. This is a hybrid role that can be based in our Shelby, NC, Atlanta, GA., or Dallas, TX. facility. You will report to the Global Operations Director for Aerospace and is dotted line to the USCA General Manager. Key Responsibilities You will manage 4 Manufacturing Sites (Mojave CA, Shelby NC – To be constructed, Wallingford CT, and Avon MA), and the USCA Coatings and Sealants Supply Chain CoE Manager Be engaged in Safety and Quality; lead by example and ensure operational discipline and compliance with both company and regulatory requirements are fulfilled for all departments on site. Monitor and review Environmental, Health, and Safety performance; ensure compliance and continuous improvement in striving for a risk‑free manufacturing environment. Build and develop an operations and supply chain culture that has a bias for action, commitment to value‑added services/processes. Monitor and improve Key Performance Indicators; lead corrective action to deviations to plan. Facilitate communications throughout the sites and within the respective Business, Program, and Teams offsite. Collaborate with the teams leading S&OP, Supplier Management and Development, and Procurement aligning on both the tactical and strategic needs of the business. Lead and direct the analysis of alternative approaches and methodologies necessary to deliver efficiencies and simplicity. Aim to ensure that the service requirements for performance, as dictated by internal and external customers, are achieved. Develop and manage the strategies and processes of the operational functions within the business; ensure agreement and progress on process standardization, accomplishment, and collaboration. Delegates work assignments while matching responsibilities to the employee; set expectations and monitors performance while providing feedback and recognition of results. Deliver financial commitments to operating plans; achieve expense, variance, and production plans as budgeted. Participate in Working Capital management, including regular communication and action to address deviations to plan. Anticipate technological industry changes and review opportunities to enhance operations to increase productivity, support business growth, and deliver competitive advantages. Produce ideas and plans to enhance the performance of the manufacturing site, e.g., safety, process, rate, yields and quality improvement through lean manufacturing and six sigma concepts. Stimulate plant managers and sites personnel to think outside the box. Guide the root cause/corrective action process for critical issues and ensure that all corrective actions are completed and sustained and drive the predicted results. Conformance with the PPG and SBU Quality and EH&S policies. Ensure MOCs, RCCA for EHS CARs and Quality CARs are completed as expected. Qualifications Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply. Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline, engineering is ideal. 10+ years of operations and engineering experience, in a discrete manufacturing operation. Experience in highly regulated low volume high mix engineered products manufacturing environment. 5+ years of management/supervisory experience. Expertise in driving improved performance and metrics. 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. Seniority Level Director Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Management and Manufacturing Industries Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at PPG by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr