Manufacturing Operations Supervisor — Aerospace Materials

Ready to elevate a production team that builds Aerospace Transparency materials and parts?

• Do you thrive in a collaborative environment, partnering across functions to hit quality, delivery, cost, and inventory targets?
• Are Lean, 5S, and SPC part of how you solve problems on the floor?
• Can you balance people leadership with day-to-day execution—training, staffing, timecards, and WIP accuracy?

Salary: $69,000 – $115,000, based on experience.

Your impact

• Advance PPG’s corporate initiatives by meeting department goals and customer expectations for product quality.
• Maintain a safe operating environment and provide direct production assistance.
• Foster a high-expectation culture with diverse assignments and teamwork across all levels.
• Communicate performance data clearly, drive continuous improvement, and hold teams accountable to policy.

What you’ll do

• Hit daily production targets and manage timecards every day while promoting productivity and engagement goals.
• Sustain 5S; identify and eliminate waste across production processes using Lean and SPC principles.
• Train and cross-train team members; maintain proficiency records; evaluate performance and recognize high performers.
• Recommend staffing levels based on production demand and keep accurate employee records.
• Control manufacturing costs: inventory control, material usage, overtime, and precise WIP movement reporting.
• Assess skill levels and address related performance issues promptly.
• Ensure equipment, tooling, supplies, and tools are maintained and available.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years in aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing, or maintenance; OR High School Diploma/GED with at least 5 years in those environments.
• At least 5 years of leadership or manufacturing supervisory experience (or equivalent).

Preferred proficiencies

• Leadership / People Management
• Aerosol/Propellant Experience
• Supervisory Experience
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Budgeting / Forecasting Experience
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment