Technical Service and Sales Representative, Chemical Manager - Full-time

Job Description

PPG: BRINGING INNOVATION TO THE SURFACE
PPG Industries' vision is to continue to be the world’s leading coatings and specialty products company. 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. PPG is committed to providing a fulfilling workplace for employees, creating an environment for continuous learning and embracing the ideas and diversity of others. Founded in 1883, PPG has global headquarters in Pittsburgh and operates in nearly 70 countries around the world. PPG shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:PPG). .

As a full-service coatings suppler for the automotive industry, PPG Automotive Coatings provides seamless support through the entire vehicle development and manufacturing process, from coatings design, application expertise to providing service solutions in the paint shop. We offer products and engineered solutions so automotive OEMs can exceed their consumers’ expectations, comply with regulations, reduce total costs and increase efficiency.

PPG offers a portfolio of innovative technologies for all coatings on the vehicle, from pretreatment, electro-coat, primer, basecoat, clear coat, adhesives, sealants, and liquid applied sound deadeners and specialty products. PPG’s products include chemistries designed for the latest in lightweight materials including carbon fiber, aluminum, magnesium and mixed metal vehicles. See more at: http://www.ppgautocoatings.com/About-Us/History.aspx#sthash.dFFzcHng.dpuf

Located at the General Motors CCA (Customer Care Aftermarket) operation located in Swartz Creek, MI, the primary responsibility of this role is to m onitor and supervise the operation of the Pretreatment and E-coat line.

Additional responsibilities include:

· Sample tanks and provide both liquid samples and plated panels to the supporting laboratories on a regular schedule.

· Troubleshooting and process optimization as needed.

· Daily reporting to both PPG and Plant management are required.

· The Chemical Manager role is responsible for providing chemical management support in customer plants.

· Provide sales support to maintain and expand business at an existing account.

· Assist in the development and commercialization of new products and services.

· Oversee technical and administrative support for the Tier I contract.

· Other responsibilities will include preparing and presenting monthly meetings with customer and suppliers, reviewing monthly close out/chemical usages & invoices, checking/controlling inventories.

Qualifications



Minimum Qualifications:

· High school degree and related work experience.

· Current Automotive Coatings experience.

· 3-5 years in a technical setting or automotive assembly plant environment.

· Ability to work safely and follow all PPG and GM local safety directives.

· Experience in metal cleaning, pretreatment and electro-deposition on multiple metals.

· Working knowledge of inventory control and ordering systems.

· Good written and oral communication skills.

· Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, and Word skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

· College degree in chemistry, general science or a related discipline.

PPG prides itself on the quality of its employees and as such, candidates who receive a job offer will be required to successfully pass a hair drug/toxins test and a background check.

PPG Industries, Inc. offers 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, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. PPG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.