Operations

• Participate in multiple rotations across manufacturing operations, quality assurance, safety, supply chain, and process engineering
• Learn specific skills and knowledge contributing to breadth of understanding of plant manufacturing
• Learn and apply core manufacturing processes including assembly, machining, and automation
• Develop expertise in safety standards and lead safety initiatives
• Analyze production data to identify inefficiencies and support continuous improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma principles
• Collaborate with production, quality, safety, and engineering teams
• Communicate findings to stakeholders at all levels and influence positive change
• Adapt to new roles, teams, and locations while maintaining high performance and motivation
• Relocate at least twice during the five-year program

Operations Rotational Development

Outside Sales

• Develop the Central California Territory, including Bakersfield and Fresno markets
• Provide market insights and strategic direction to support achievement of goals
• Influence customers at end-user and executive levels to lead long-term growth and understanding of PPG's strategic goals
• Deliver sales and service targets aligned with Regional, Zone, and National goals
• Build relationships with main accounts, including dealerships, regional MSOs, and independent collision centers
• Achieve annual sales targets while managing costs, receivables, and expenses within plan
• Understand customer needs, regional market dynamics, and PPG business strategies
• Increase sales of PPG Refinish products through distribution channels
• Manage and strengthen distributor relationships through sales performance, training, and account management
• Provide expertise in collision center and fleet operations to improve profitability, cycle time, and operational efficiency
• Use data and analytics to guide decision-making and improve customer outcomes
• Collaborate across teams to maximize market potential and deliver a winning customer experience
• Report to the Sr. Regional Sales Manager as an individual contributor on a regional sales team

Territory Sales Manager – Automotive Refinish

Business Analyst

• Shape Supply Chain IT solutions across Europe and Asia Pacific
• Rapidly assimilate assigned business-area products and processes
• Gather requirements, create functional designs, perform testing, and work with business processes
• Link IT impacts to redesigned business processes
• Support user requests independently using standard tools
• Network with PPG Analysts to understand how IT solutions are deployed in other areas
• Build effective working relationships across functional, technical, and business partners
• Support software delivery through product-manager interactions, specifications, and user-story development
• Support test-plan development and change-management activities
• Lead and deliver small projects independently
• Apply Software Development Life Cycle methodologies, including Waterfall and Agile
• Provide technical support for minor user requests, ad-hoc reports, and data extraction

Senior Business Analyst

Account Manager

• Execute account strategies for global accounts and develop strategic plans for regional accounts aligned with business and marketing objectives
• Lead regional pricing discussions and contract negotiations to drive profitable growth and strengthen customer partnerships
• Manage demand forecasting activities, monitor sales pipelines, and identify opportunities to increase market share and revenue growth
• Track and communicate developments at local customer sites
• Identify, assess, and communicate customer opportunities, market trends, potential threats, and emerging business needs
• Build and maintain relationships across customer organizations and leverage customer feedback to enhance engagement and value delivery
• Contribute to account planning, strategy development, and cross-functional account team discussions
• Partner with local Optima Service teams to ensure customer satisfaction and successful account management
• Develop and implement strategies to increase adoption and sales of PPG's preferred products within customer accounts
• Report to the Tiers Commercial Manager
• Travel regularly to PPG and customer locations

Manager

• Manage the Quality function for Vietnam operations
• Ensure quality management systems, customer satisfaction, supplier quality, and successful new product introduction/localization
• Maintain the Vietnam Quality Management System following corporate, customer, regulatory, and applicable ISO requirements
• Lead internal, corporate, certification, customer, and supplier audits, including corrective action and effectiveness verification
• Provide Quality leadership for new product introduction, product/process transfer, and localization projects
• Establish quality requirements, quality gates, risk assessments, PFMEA/FMEA, Control Plans, inspection standards, and validation requirements
• Ensure quality readiness from development and trial production through commercialization and mass production
• Support customer complaint investigation, containment, root-cause analysis, corrective action, and closure
• Ensure timely 8D/RCA responses to customers and guide structured problem solving
• Monitor customer quality performance and reduce complaints, severity, and Cost of Poor Quality
• Establish and manage the supplier quality management program
• Lead supplier qualification, performance monitoring, supplier development, and risk-based supplier audits
• Work with Procurement, Engineering, and suppliers to improve supplier quality and support localization
• Monitor Vietnam quality KPIs and improvement targets aligned with AP and Global
• Identify systemic quality risks and lead improvement projects
• Guide reduction of defects, scrap, rework, complaints, supplier defects, and Cost of Poor Quality
• Represent Vietnam Quality in APAC/regional quality forums and plans
• Align Vietnam quality systems, standards, KPIs, and improvement programs with regional/global requirements
• Share best practices across Vietnam and the APAC Quality organization
• Develop and train the Vietnam Quality team and build organizational quality capability
• Report directly to the Regional Quality Manager

Quality Manager

Analyst

• Develop and maintain commercial reporting, dashboards, and business intelligence tools
• Provide visibility into pipeline performance, revenue, customer profitability, forecasting, and key commercial KPIs
• Identify trends and actionable business insights
• Manage Voice of Customer and customer insight programs, including surveys, feedback analysis, trend reporting, and customer segmentation support
• Support lead and website inquiry management, CRM data quality, customer and account maintenance, and recurring sales and business review reporting
• Conduct data analysis and measure business performance for Commercial Excellence initiatives
• Support pricing, sales operations, process improvement, and growth-related projects
• Partner with Commercial, Marketing, Finance, and Operations teams to translate business data into actionable insights
• Drive continuous improvement of commercial processes, reporting tools, and data governance practices

Commercial Excellence Analyst – Coating Services

Human Resources

• Serve as a subject-matter expert in Workday HCM, Core Compensation, Advanced Compensation, and Workday Recruiting
• Review and advise on annual compensation processes, including configuration, execution, and support
• Assess existing Workday configuration and identify gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Provide guidance on best-practice configuration for compensation plans, eligibility, and related business processes
• Design and recommend solutions aligned with global compensation requirements and the Workday roadmap
• Create and review Workday reports and calculated fields related to compensation
• Advise on and review Workday business processes, notifications, and controls
• Support root-cause analysis of compensation-related issues and recommend corrective actions
• Partner with HRIT and Total Rewards to document requirements, review solution designs, and validate configuration approaches
• Support unit testing, integration testing, and UAT from an advisory and quality-assurance perspective
• Collaborate with internal HRIT, Total Rewards, and external partners
• Report to the IT Manager HR IS/IT

Workday Advanced Compensation Specialist

Business Development Rep

• Increase growth across the US and Canada
• Expand distribution and increase market share in existing accounts
• Identify new business opportunities and implement strategic programs
• Strengthen SEM's position within automotive refinish, body shop, commercial, and retail channels
• Work with Sales, Marketing, Technical, and Key Account teams to deliver commercial execution, enhance customer experience, and accelerate SEM's Allied portfolio
• Identify and secure new business opportunities across USCA
• Onboard and support new distributors, jobbers, and retail partners
• Lead commercial programs for abrasives, masking, aerosols, body fillers, and paint cups
• Develop business cases, growth plans, and financial targets for new opportunities
• Partner with regional sales teams on Allied portfolio plans
• Conduct business reviews with distributors and large body shop groups
• Develop sales tools, training materials, and category promotions with Marketing
• Recommend pricing, product positioning, promotions, and channel strategies

Business Development Manager – SEM Allied Products

Sales Operations Manager

• Develop and deliver internal communications related to business initiatives, product launches, and key updates
• Create external communications, including press releases, newsletters, website content, and social media posts
• Ensure communications align with PPG branding and messaging standards
• Create and maintain marketing collateral such as presentations, brochures, case studies, and digital assets
• Support content development showcasing customer success stories, product innovations, and industry trends
• Execute marketing campaigns with sales and marketing teams
• Support email marketing, digital campaigns, and lead generation initiatives
• Assist with planning and execution of trade shows, customer events, and industry conferences
• Collaborate with Sales, Product Management, and R&D teams on product positioning and business objectives
• Monitor campaign and communication performance and provide recommendations for continuous improvement

Sales Operations Analyst – Entry

Procurement

• Provide on-site procurement support to manufacturing and operations teams at Aerospace Transparency facilities in Sylmar, California and Grand Prairie, Texas
• Support day-to-day purchasing and sourcing activities for operational and maintenance requirements
• Prepare and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs) to suppliers
• Collect, analyze, and summarize supplier quotations for procurement leadership
• Assist in creating and managing purchase orders for services and equipment
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and procedures
• Support supplier negotiations by gathering market information, pricing data, and supplier proposals
• Maintain positive supplier relationships and resolve routine supplier issues
• Monitor supplier performance and communicate concerns to procurement management
• Assist with preparation, review, and administration of service and equipment agreements
• Coordinate internal approval workflows for contracts and purchase requests
• Maintain procurement and contract documentation in company systems
• Support contract renewal and supplier onboarding activities
• Help resolve supply and delivery issues affecting plant operations
• Escalate critical shortages or supplier performance concerns to senior procurement personnel
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Planning, and Receiving teams to ensure materials and services support production schedules and business needs
• Support efforts to minimize disruptions and improve supply reliability
• Maintain accurate procurement records and supplier information
• Track sourcing activities, savings opportunities, and procurement metrics
• Assist with supplier spend analysis and reporting
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes and efficiency
• Report to the Sourcing Manager

Sourcing Specialist – Aerospace

• Evaluar la calidad de los materiales y determinar su conformidad con las especificaciones
• Actualizar los registros de evaluación de materiales en Oracle para asegurar disponibilidad y trazabilidad
• Actualizar los estándares aplicables según novedades del proveedor o del negocio
• Almacenar, identificar y descartar muestras de retención conforme a los procedimientos
• Controlar el inventario de insumos de trabajo
• Evaluar materiales pendientes de recertificación y asignar nuevas fechas de verificación
• Participar en actividades de estudio del sistema de medición
• Investigar problemas de calidad de materiales, identificar causas raíz y definir acciones de mejora
• Aprobar y rechazar materiales
• Repetir muestreos
• Detener el proceso productivo
• Liberar y bloquear materiales

Analista de Calidad

Sales

• Drive global business and customer engagement for Dexmet Power Energy Segment Technologies
• Own and direct Power Segment marketing and customer strategy for profitable growth
• Own customer relationships and develop and deliver customer-specific value propositions
• Achieve mutual customer growth and sustainable sales and margin-to-budget
• Understand products, product capabilities, operations capabilities, customer needs, and production capacity
• Deliver top-line revenue and overall gross margin by growing existing accounts
• Attain new business through lead generation, prospect qualification, and closing
• Deliver accurate sales forecasts by customer
• Develop annual growth plans and operating profit margin targets for all products
• Oversee sales efforts to meet growth and profit targets
• Drive new business growth and product development in current and new market segments using internal and external data
• Maintain working relationships with Operations to meet sales forecasts and sales order requirements
• Establish and promote the Engineered Materials Platform as a world leader in expanded materials
• Use Clientlink/Salesforce CRM to keep information complete and current
• Manage the Opportunity Module for opportunity sales funnel and forecast reporting

Market Segment Sales Manager

• Develop profitable new business opportunities within the Light Industrial Coatings segment for the Automotive Refinish business.
• Partner with assigned Territory Sales Managers and distributor partners to drive growth through promotion and sale of PPG Light Industrial Coatings product portfolios.
• Dedicate 100% of time to industrial and commercial sales growth, business development, and account management.
• Identify and develop new market opportunities and expand distribution channels.
• Execute regional commercial growth strategy as directed by the Commercial Regional Sales Manager.
• Lead onboarding, development, and launch of new distributor partners, including ongoing business plans and growth strategies.
• Collaborate with distributors and Territory Sales Managers to implement sales strategies.
• Coordinate commercial distribution sales efforts and educate distributor sales representatives on industrial coatings products, applications, and business opportunities.
• Deliver fleet and commercial product training programs for sales teams, distributor personnel, and customers.
• Develop and implement sales training materials and programs.
• Monitor market trends, customer needs, and competitive activity to support regional marketing and growth initiatives.
• Identify and pursue direct sales opportunities.
• Assist in developing and securing regional and national account specifications.

Commercial Territory Sales Manager

• Guide profitable sales growth and strengthen customer relationships within a defined territory covering St. Louis and Northeast Missouri
• Deliver sales and service provision targets following Regional, Zone, and National targets
• Develop the defined territory and provide information and market data to support overall business targets
• Achieve annual sales plans and critical sales goals while managing costs, receivables, and expenses
• Understand end customer requirements and PPG business strategy and regional challenges
• Sell PPG Refinish paint systems and sundry items, including commercial and light industrial finishes, through distribution
• Manage distributor relationships, including sales, people development, training, and receivables
• Support body shop and fleet operations with profitability, cycle time, product training, and analytics
• Develop relationships with key dealers, Regional MSO, and independent collision center operations
• Work within a team atmosphere to develop the market and maximize potential

Technical Lead

• Coordinate the work and lead the team for the Easy Open End and Personal Care segments
• Provide technical service and trial support to customers throughout the EMEA region
• Attend important trials across the entire EMEA region
• Improve machinery settings
• Ensure trials and plant-related activities comply with EHS policies and agreed standards
• Provide technical support to customers with new technologies and legacy products
• Lead technical assistance to major customers
• Apply Best-in-Class line trial and plant audit methodologies across Coatings in EMEA
• Deliver training programmes for PPG and customer-facility personnel
• Partner with equipment suppliers to enhance PPG technical support capability
• Deliver post-conversion technical support and respond to problems using established problem analyses
• Instigate continuous improvement programmes at customer facilities
• Establish working partnerships with plants and PPG peers
• Share data and experience globally through the Technical Support SharePoint site
• Perform troubleshooting activities at customer sites
• Investigate failed trials and prevent recurrence
• Work with Segment Support labs to test trial can items and support local development projects
• Report to the Technical Service Manager EMEA

Operations Rotational Development

Territory Sales Manager – Automotive Refinish

Senior Business Analyst

Account Manager

Quality Manager

Commercial Excellence Analyst – Coating Services

Workday Advanced Compensation Specialist

Business Development Manager – SEM Allied Products

Sales Operations Analyst – Entry

Sourcing Specialist – Aerospace

Analista de Calidad

Market Segment Sales Manager

Commercial Territory Sales Manager

Territory Sales Manager – Automotive Refinish

Technical Service Lead – EMEA