Operational Excellence Engineer

*This role is located in Brazil, Indiana - US plant

As the Operational Excellence Engineer, you are responsible for driving
continuous improvement and elevating operational performance across the site.
You will lead initiatives that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and
sustainability through structured problem-solving, standardization, data-driven
decision-making, and effective change management.

You will be onsite in Brazil, Indiana (US plant) and will report to the Plant
Manager. PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k
+ retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Lead Lean and continuous improvement initiatives across the site
* Apply Lean tools such as A3, root cause analysis, 5S, visual management,
flow, and pull systems
* Drive process standardization and sustain daily management systems (KPIs,
visual controls, routines)
* Facilitate kaizen events, value stream mapping, and cross-functional
workshops
* Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and
EHS teams
* Train and mentor employees on Lean principles and problem-solving methods
* Support change management and sustain operational improvements
* Track and communicate performance metrics and improvement results

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field
* 3+ years of manufacturing, operations, engineering, or continuous improvement
experience preferred
* Strong experience with Lean methodologies and structured problem-solving
* Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
* Ability to influence teams and work closely with operations
* Proficient in Excel; Power BI experience is a plus

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
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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.

If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.

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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today than yesterday.