PPG | Germany | 70xxx Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen | Permanent position | Full time | Published since: 28.01.2026 on stepstone.de
Production Manager (m/f/d)
PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD®
At PPG (NYSE: PPG), we work every day to develop and deliver the colors, coatings and special materials that our customers have trusted for almost 140 years. With commitment and creativity we solve the biggest challenges of our customers and find the right way in close cooperation. The company, headquartered in Pittsburgh, is innovative in more than 70 countries and generated net sales of $17.7 billion in 2022. We support customers in the construction, industry and transport industry as well as in the consumer goods, repair and spare parts market.
The engineering & maintenance manager is responsible for all industrial engineering and maintenance activities at the Zuffenhausen site. The role ensures high plant availability, operational efficiency, the development of the long-term plant strategy, and complete compliance with regulatory and safety-relevant requirements.
Location: Zuffenhausen (on-site) Report to: Plant Management
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We are looking for an experienced production manager (m/w/d) to strengthen our team at the Zuffenhausen plant.
The production manager (m/w/d) is responsible for monitoring the entire production process of liquid coatings at the site and ensures that high quality and efficiency standards are complied with.
Your tasks:
Ensuring the production of liquid coatings according to quality and efficiency objectives. Monitoring of production processes and coordination of production capacities according to customer demand. Leadership, motivation and further development of the production team and performance assessments Development and implementation of strategic plans to increase production capacities and capacities. Coordination of production targets with overriding corporate objectives and market requirements. Identification of opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement within production. Ensuring strict compliance with internal and external quality standards and regulatory requirements. Monitoring the implementation of quality control measures. Promote initiatives to continuously improve and implement lean management principles and best practices in production processes. Monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs) and ensuring consistent reporting. Ensure that all production activities comply with safety, health and environmental legislation.
A university degree in engineering, industrial management, chemistry or a related area Founded, long-term experience in coating production, chemical industry or other process-oriented industry Knowledge of quality standards, lean management and methods of continuous improvement Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills Proven ability to control complex production processes and guide diverse teams High-energy change drivers who are not satisfied with the status quo and are able to advance the innovation agenda and the further expansion of the work Strategic thinking and problem-solving competence Outstanding leadership skills, organisational and planning skills as well as excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Supporters of team work as well as good motivation to achieve best results German and English knowledge in word and writing
A safe workplace Working in an experienced team in an internationally active company A varied, demanding and largely independent activity 30 days holiday a year Attractive remuneration and a performance-oriented working environment
Location
 | PPG | |
| 70435 Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen | ||
| Germany |
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