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Then look no further than this opportunity with PPG's Aerospace business! We are looking for someone who is able to see the future of aviation transparencies and take our exceptional products to the next level!\nIn the Operations Manager - Aerospace Transparencies, you will plan, organize, and direct a large production department in a smaller plant or the production operations in two or more small to departments. This role encompasses multiple, discrete operating steps. Some of the representative activities that you will perform are:\nIntegrate production operations or processes horizontally, or related processes over multiple shifts. \nEstablish short-term activities directed toward production continuity and balance. \nCoordinate and integrate with other plant function areas to ensure support in attaining output, productivity and quality.\nSelect, organize, train, and motivate production labor force to ensure consistent attainment of production schedules at optimum productivity and cost levels. \nRecommend improvements in production flow or methods.\nThis is an on-site position working in our Huntsville, AL facility and reporting to the Sr. Operations Manager.\nResponsibilities:\nDevelop and implement a comprehensive global customer strategy and key account plans aligned with company objectives, maintaining close contact with strategic customers and prospects.\nDrive performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue, volume, and earnings, while building and maintaining strong relationships with customers, partners, and internal teams.\nServe as the primary point of contact for select transparency accounts, managing customer and program contracts, and supporting customer presentations.\nCollaborate with internal plant, operations, and PPG Project and Program Managers to support customer meetings, projects, inquiries, and oversee product lifecycle management.\nEnhance customer relationships by working with cross-functional teams across global customer organizations, including supply chain, procurement, engineering, and product development.\nParticipate in trade shows, educational seminars, product training, and customer events to strengthen customer engagement and knowledge sharing.\nDrive growth and business development by identifying new opportunities, developing pricing strategies, managing opportunity pipelines, and contributing to the global business strategy for transparency accounts.\nQualifications:\nOnly U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.\nBachelor's degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.\nThree (3) or more years of proven successful work experience as an Operations Manager or similar role.\nExcel and mathematical skills sufficient to analyze production needs for resources, budget, planning, etc.\nFamiliarity with business and financial principles like budgeting and forecasting.\nLean Six Sigma experience preferred.\nPPG offers comprehensive benefits such as Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation & Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability/Leave, and other Voluntary benefit offerings. Actual benefit offerings confirmed at the time of hire.\nAbout us:\nPPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD ®\nThrough 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.\nThe PPG Way 2030\nWe are customer champions\nProactive. 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.\nWe act with purpose and speed\nAgile. 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.\nWe are excellent operators\nProductive. 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.\nWe compete to win\nFuture-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.\nWe are PPG proud\nStrong. 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.\nAt 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.\nPPG 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.\nIf you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email .\nPPG 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. 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