Production Manager

At PPG, we protect and beautify the world. As a global leader in paints, coatings, and materials, we’re proud to deliver innovation and performance that help our customers make their mark.

We are currently seeking a Production Manager to be based at our plant in Auckland, New Zealand, and report to the Plant Manager. You will improve plant efficiencies, schedule adherence, quality, safety, and environmental performance to improve business profitability and our relationships with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Run a safe and compliant plant that complies with local legislation and PPG Requirements.
• Manage area capacity, costs, and service for the best benefit of the site and the PPG business units serviced by the area.
• Manage payroll process for wage employees through a clock-in system.
• To sponsor and guide the implementation of continuous improvement projects, especially capitalizing on Lean Process techniques (e.g. 5S).
• To sustain and further develop a performance culture throughout the production area with all employees through communication processes, use of Performance and Learning tools, negotiation and consultation on Trade Union Agreements, and effective cross-functional team working.
• To build cross‑functional relationships and team working to enhance performance, especially alongside the manufacturing, engineering, EH&S, supply, planning, sales, marketing, and technical areas.
• Ensure active leadership in PPG policy and practice, in EHS, business conduct, ethics, and quality.
• Ensure the production area is compliant with Company and legislative EH&S regulations and maintains ISO9001 and other accreditations within the PPG guidelines.
• Maintain plant cleanliness following safety and PPG best practice requirements.
• Ensure the production outputs meet or exceed targets on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis.
• Ensure production area is managed in a cost‑effective and efficient manner while working to a budget.
• Effectively communicate business goals, functional alignment, and performance against these measures.
• Manage the day-to-day relationships with management, employees, and trade union representatives.

Qualifications

What We Offer

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email

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.

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