Aerospace Lean and Industrial Operations Engineer

About the role

PPG has an exciting opportunity for an Aerospace Lean & Industrial Operations Engineer for the Shipping and Receiving Departments at our Kennesaw, GA location. In this on-site role with PPG's Aerospace Business, you'll serve as the driving force behind operational excellence, Lean transformation, and industrial process optimization within the Shipping and Receiving Departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of the Shipping and Receiving Departments, ensuring seamless end-to-end workflow efficiency
• Oversee drivers, trucks, and weekly delivery schedules, optimizing routing and timing to reduce delays and improve throughput
• Monitor daily operations to maintain schedule adherence, safe practices, and workflow continuity
• Cook off material and equipment needs for shipping and receiving activities, minimizing bottlenecks and downtime
• Champion and lead Lean initiatives, including 5S, Kaizen events, and Value Stream Mapping (VSM), to drive measurable process improvements and eliminate waste
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact of Lean and workflow improvement efforts
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by engaging team members in problem-solving and process optimization activities
• Apply standard work principles to document, standardize, and sustain improved processes across the department
• Direct workflow, train employees, and ensure appropriate staffing levels to meet operational demands
• Hire, train, develop, and retain qualified team members with a focus on building Lean competency within the team
• Lead daily team activities by setting clear expectations, communicating effectively, and managing multiple priorities to meet operational goals
• Ensure department goals are consistently met in alignment with safety, quality, and procedural standards

Qualifications

• Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, political asylees, or refugees are eligible to apply
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field, OR equivalent experience in industrial engineering, continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, or an associated field
• Demonstrated experience applying Lean tools and methodologies (5S, Kaizen, VSM, standard work) in a warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing environment preferred
• Forklift certification and DOTA/IATA/IMDG experience a plus
• Experience using QAD or similar ERP system a plus