Operational Excellence Engineer
Responsibilities
- Lead Lean and continuous improvement initiatives across the site
- Apply Lean tools such as A3, root cause analysis, 5S, visual management, flow, and pull systems
- Drive process standardization and sustain daily management systems (KPIs, visual controls, routines)
- Facilitate kaizen events, value stream mapping, and cross-functional workshops
- Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and EHS teams
- Train and mentor employees on Lean principles and problem-solving methods
- Support change management and sustain operational improvements
- Track and communicate performance metrics and improvement results
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field
- 3+ years of manufacturing, operations, engineering, or continuous improvement experience preferred
- Strong experience with Lean methodologies and structured problem-solving
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Able to influence teams and work closely with operations
- Proficient in Excel; Power BI experience is a plus
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.
- 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 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.
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.
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.
Prior to starting your employment at PPG, you will be required to complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.