Lean and Industrial Operations Engineer

PPG has an exciting opportunity for an Aerospace Lean & Industrial Operations Engineer for the Shipping and Receiving Departments at our Kennesaw, GA location. In this on-site role with PPG's Aerospace Business, you'll serve as the driving force behind operational excellence, Lean transformation, and industrial process optimization within the Shipping and Receiving Departments. You will lead daily operations with a strategic emphasis on workflow engineering, waste elimination, and continuous improvement, while building and developing a high-performing team. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring safe, efficient, and scalable operations that directly support PPG's aerospace sales and delivery goals.

This position reports directly to the Aerospace Site Manager at our Kennesaw, GA facility.
 

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Workflow Management

• Supervise daily operations of the Shipping and Receiving Departments, ensuring seamless end-to-end workflow efficiency
• Oversee drivers, trucks, and weekly delivery schedules, optimizing routing and timing to reduce delays and improve throughput
• Monitor daily operations to maintain schedule adherence, safe practices, and workflow continuity
• Coordinate material and equipment needs for shipping and receiving activities, minimizing bottlenecks and downtime

Lean & Continuous Improvement

• Champion and lead Lean initiatives, including 5S, Kaizen events, and Value Stream Mapping (VSM), to drive measurable process improvements and eliminate waste
• Identify and implement workflow improvements across shipping and receiving processes to enhance speed, accuracy, and cost efficiency
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact of Lean and workflow improvement efforts
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by engaging team members in problem-solving and process optimization activities
• Apply standard work principles to document, standardize, and sustain improved processes across the department

Team Leadership & Development

• Direct workflow, train employees, and ensure appropriate staffing levels to meet operational demands
• Hire, train, develop, and retain qualified team members with a focus on building Lean competency within the team
• Lead daily team activities by setting clear expectations, communicating effectively, and managing multiple priorities to meet operational goals
• Ensure department goals are consistently met in alignment with safety, quality, and procedural standards

Compliance & Accuracy

• Ensure all shipping and receiving activities comply with applicable regulatory and safety standards

Qualifications

• Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, political asylees, or refugees are eligible to apply
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field, OR equivalent experience in industrial engineering, continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, or an associated field
• Lean/CI Experience: Demonstrated experience applying Lean tools and methodologies (5S, Kaizen, VSM, standard work) in a warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing environment preferred
• Forklift certification and DOTA/IATA/IMDG experience a plus
• Experience using QAD or similar ERP system a plus
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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. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. 

We act with purpose and speed 

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. 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 support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.   

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. 

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to  https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.  

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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.  

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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.  Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. 

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