PPG · 18 hours ago
Technical Manager, Powder Coatings
Springdale, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expPPG is a global leader in paints, coatings, and specialty materials, with Powder Coatings playing a pivotal role in driving sustainable innovation. The Technical Manager will manage a large team of professionals across multiple locations, focusing on delivering innovative solutions and fostering strong stakeholder relationships.
Chemicals
Responsibilities
Lead and inspire a team of chemists and technicians across four sites (Strongsville, OH; Grand Haven, MI; Brazil, IN; Gainesville, TX), fostering a culture of innovative problem-solving, accountability, and increased productivity to consistently deliver exceptional service to customers and stakeholders
Provide ongoing development and coaching for direct reports and the broader team, cultivating talent, promoting diversity, and maintaining high performance standards
Serve as the primary face of PPG's Powder Coatings division, building and managing relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g., manufacturing, commercial, supply chain, and product stewardship teams) and external partners, while holding all parties accountable for aligned goals and outcomes
Enhance customer relationships by thoroughly understanding their objectives and delivering effective solutions to their challenges, leveraging PPG's sustainable Powder Coatings technologies that minimize environmental impact and support global sustainability initiatives
Collaborate cross-functionally with various teams, including Industrial Coatings, Automotive, and Refinish business units, to ensure timely delivery of the appropriate products, proactively addressing and overcoming any obstacles
Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with manufacturing, commercial, supply chain, and product stewardship teams to advance Powder Coatings innovations, such as laser cure applications that enable rapid curing and expanded use in high-volume industries
Represent the Powder Coatings technical team and the broader S&T organization confidently and respectfully to customers and the coating industry, highlighting the global impact of our technologies in reducing emissions, improving efficiency, and serving diverse sectors like automotive refinishing and industrial applications
Develop a comprehensive understanding of product portfolios and the underlying chemistry and engineering principles specific to powder coatings, including sustainable formulations, application methods (e.g., electrostatic and laser cure), and their role in PPG's business units
Design and implement robust programs and processes aimed at reducing portfolio complexity, modifying platform products to address portfolio gaps, and facilitating the commercialization of new technologies in partnership with product development teams, emphasizing sustainability and real-world impact
Qualification
Required
Ph.D., Master's, or Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or Materials Science required
Seven (7) or more years of experience in research, product development, and/or manufacturing, with a focus on coatings technologies
Previous experience working with internal stakeholders and external customers required, with a proven ability to hold teams accountable and drive results
Preferred
Powder coatings or formulation experience highly preferred, including knowledge of sustainable applications and innovations like laser curing
Five (5) or more years of experience leading a team, ideally in a multi-site environment with stakeholder management responsibilities
Project management / product commercialization experience preferred, particularly in sustainable technologies
Strongsville, OH is the preferred homebase location, however open to Pittsburgh-based homebase
Company
PPG
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tim Knavish
Chairman and CEO
David Bem
CTO, VP Science and Technology
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