PPG

Aerospace CMS Manager

PPG

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Pooler • United States

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About the role

  • Execute all defined contract obligations over life of program, and ensure the program is operating within the defined Scope of Work.
  • Oversee CMS operations.
  • Analyze the best method for distribution, transportation, and storage of chemicals for each program.
  • Lead operational business review meetings and present KPIs to customer leadership.
  • Support the identification and prioritization of annual cost savings projects and the development of appropriate strategies to meet PPG profitability objectives and customer (guaranteed) cost savings goals.
  • Establish and meet inventory targets in line with ASC working capital goals.
  • Work with the customer contacts to perform onsite audits to develop Value Added Packaging (VAP) opportunities, cost savings projects, gain share projects, waste reduction projects, produce supporting documentation/forms as required, and give presentations to customers.
  • Identify resources, develop, and maintain Project Management timing charts that outline all activities to be accomplished within yearly time frames.
  • Assist in training of new chemical coordinators and purchasing people that would be an integral part of the Chemical management program.
  • Manage supervisors, coordinators, analysts, material handlers, truck drivers to support customers.
  • Support PPG chemical management program when supplier issues/problems arise and implement resolutions.
  • Work closely with ASC and corporate purchasing functions to further strengthen supplier contacts and development of strategic partnerships with selected suppliers.
  • Assist in developing strategy to use supplier participation across the ASC network involving aerospace CMS programs.
  • Implement lean production concepts, including 5s, kaizen, standardized work, and Kanban.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering field or a business related field and/or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
  • 5+ years of proven experience in sales, marketing, technology, purchasing, or technical service is required.
  • 2+ years of leadership experience in a Manager role.
  • Experience in the following areas is beneficial: business process analysis & improvement, lean & six sigma, quality assurance, strategic sourcing, team facilitation, materials management, QAD, enterprise resource planning (ex. SAP), and cost reduction.
  • Ability to work with Sales, Marketing, and Business Managers.
  • The ability to evaluate the industrial work environment is also a vital skill.
  • Ability to travel up to 10%.
Benefits
  • Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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