As a Lead Operations Engineer, you will provide engineering support to production processes and will interact with a multitude of different departments including technical, maintenance, planning, QA, RM procurement, and IT. You will help direct, define, initiate, and implement projects that improve the overall process from a safety, ergonomic, quality, and/or productivity standpoint. Key Responsibilities:

• Support Departmental EHS Initiatives (CORITY, PSM, Audits, etc.) for the Engineering team.
• Improvement of process and equipment across the Site
• Participation on root cause investigations related with process standpoint.
• Leadership to improve process performance.
• Leadership on technologies transfers in and out of the Plant ensuring the right implementation in the production process.
• Training for production teams related with process implementation or improvements.
• Maintain equipment technology assignment ensuring capacity analysis and compatibility analysis managing the correct assignation.
• Maintain equipment technology assignments to prevent cross contaminations.
• Perform Process Optimization/Cycle Time Improvements
• Optimize Process Parameters and Implement Process Changes/Projects
• Participate in and Support Department Related Kaizen Events
• Evaluate and Find Ways to Improve Equipment Utilization
• Troubleshoot Equipment/Process Issues
• Introduce New Technologies or Processes, Develop Standard Work, Process Templates, Instructional Changes and Assist with Operator Training
• Drive Root Cause Investigation Process and Implement Meaningful Corrective Actions
• Formula Maintenance
• Implement Operator/Supervisor Change Requests and Suggestions
• May involve some evening or weekend phone troubleshooting and support.
• Prioritize day to day activities and monitor department progress - making sure that engineers are distributed to the right priorities and there's progress on deliverables of tasks.
• Ensuring that the department complete required safety training
• Monitor actions in CAIR system to ensure timelines are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 3+years' experience with a broad understanding of engineering systems and chemical processes required; manufacturing processes, batch paint processing experience preferred.
• Lean/6 sigma and Toyota manufacturing principles experience a plus.

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. About us: Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday - everyday. 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 Twitter. The PPG Way Every single day at PPG: We partner with customers to create mutual value. We are "One PPG" to the world. We