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PPG · 3 days ago

Recipe Data Management & Product Reporting Lead

Springdale, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

PPG is a company focused on innovation and sustainability in various markets. The Recipe Data Management & Product Reporting Lead will manage product formulation data and reporting systems, ensuring data integrity and driving process improvements while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Chemicals

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the RDMO & Product Reporting Team, including daily workflow coordination, technical guidance, issue resolution, and supervision of team members responsible for recipe creation, data entry, and product documentation, while fostering collaboration across Technical, Quality, Engineering, Production, Master Data, IT, and other cross-functional teams

Oversee product data and documentation management within enterprise systems, including formula, recipe, and finished good specifications; initiation of new product codes; data entry for coatings formulations; regular data health checks; discrepancy resolution; and continuous improvement of data integrity, SOPs, process flows, and data management protocols

Coordinate cross-functional projects such as product transfers between manufacturing locations, recipe adjustments due to equipment changes, and system improvements, serving as a liaison between technical formulation development, manufacturing execution, and IT partners focused on automation and efficiency initiatives

Manage customer-facing product reporting for Coil and Extrusion products, including Product Data Sheets (PDS), Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Environmental Data Sheets (EDS), and EZ-Mix formulas created through Excel tools for customer paint kitchens

Oversee the COEX Request mailbox and customer inquiries, process color-match and panel requests, coordinate panel shipments, and place purchase orders to maintain substrate inventory at the Springdale facility used for color and extrusion testing

Build strong working relationships with stakeholders and technical leaders, demonstrate ownership of assigned processes, support continuous improvement initiatives, take on additional projects as needed, and consistently exhibit strong attention to detail, teamwork, adaptability, and a customer- and results-focused mindset

Qualification

People managementCoatings industry knowledgeERP systems OracleERP systems SAPTechnical managementData managementChemistry degreeEngineering degreeComputer skillsTeamworkAttention to detailAdaptabilityCustomer-focused mindset

Required

BS or MS degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or a related discipline

Minimum of 5 years of experience in a technical, commercial, operational, or product support role

3+ years experience with people management

Working knowledge of raw materials and formulation processes within the coatings industry

Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or similar platforms

Strong computer and database skills

Position based in Springdale, PA, with hybrid or on-site flexibility depending on business needs; occasional travel may be required

Preferred

Experience in technical or product management is desirable

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits

Matching 401k + retirement savings

Paid Vacation

Holiday pay

Company

PPG

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PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD® At PPG (NYSE:PPG), we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and specialty materials that our customers have trusted for more than 140 years.

Founded in 1883

Pittsburgh, PA, US

10001+ employees