Plant Inventory Operations Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Own the flow of materials and data

Join PPG in Cleveland, OH to keep production humming on our Weekend Day Shift. You’ll coordinate materials to the line, record finished goods, and execute Oracle transactions that make every batch traceable and every count accurate.

Role highlights

• On-site, Cleveland plant — reporting to the Production Superintendent.
• Schedule — Friday–Sunday, 12 hours per day, 5:00 AM–5:00 PM.
• Environment — fast-paced, safe, and rooted in 5S principles.

Your impact

• Support Production Supervisors by resolving and preventing transactional errors that delay batches.
• Execute Oracle Inventory Management and Batch Execution activities to issue, receive, and reconcile stock accurately.
• Record finished product movements to the correct warehouse locations and prepare timely reports.
• Capture operator issues, rank them by impact, and drive corrective actions.
• Take on additional assignments from leadership as needed.

What we’re looking for

• High School Diploma or GED required; associate/bachelor’s preferred.
• 1+ year in operations or lean manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Oracle.
• Strong written and verbal communication to influence results and build team cohesion.

Benefits and training

• Paid training.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• 401(k) with company match plus retirement savings.
• Paid Vacation and Holiday pay.

Compensation and benefits can vary by geography. PPG evaluates compensation based on skills, experience, education, certifications, and business needs. Additional incentives may be available. Plan coverages are governed by applicable plan documents; your recruiter will review details during the process.

Grow with a company that’s built to win

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The PPG Way 2030

• We are customer champions: Proactive, bold, and trustworthy—your work helps our customers win.
• We act with purpose and speed: Data-driven and empowered—agility is our advantage.
• We are excellent operators: Productive, collaborative, accountable—supporting our frontline.
• We compete to win: Future-focused—embracing new technologies and moving fast.
• We are PPG proud: Safe, united, and principled—celebrating diverse perspectives.

How we hire

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. Learn more at our candidate resources page.

Equal opportunity and accessibility

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 assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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