Library coordinator

The Panel Library Coordinator is the single point of contact for all panel-related activities in the color development process. This role is responsible for maintaining and organizing the complete library of color panels used in the Commercial Coatings Color Lab. The coordinator ensures that panels are properly labeled, stored, tracked, and available for both local and global projects.

This position includes managing the inflow and outflow of panels, safeguarding reference panels, and supporting the lab team by preparing, labeling, and supplying panels as needed. It is a hands-on role requiring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel for tracking and reporting. The Panel Library Coordinator plays a vital role in ensuring the efficiency, accuracy, and reliability of lab operations.

This is a 1st shift position with the hours of 6am-2:30pm.

PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.

Key Responsibilities

• Panel Library Management (40%): Maintain the panel cabinets to ensure all panels are labeled, organized, and filed correctly. Add new panels monthly, check for missing qualities, and ensure all variations per color are complete. Serve as the primary contact for all panel-related requests.
• Panel Tracking & Integrity (20%): Ensure every color has a standard reference panel stored and protected. Track all inflow and outflow of panels to prevent mismanagement and maintain a reliable library.
• Panel Preparation & Support (20%): Work with the lab team to request new panels when gaps are identified, prepare and label panels, and provide panels for local or international lab projects.
• Quality & Reflectance Checks (10%): Perform reflectance readings on panels and verify labeling and accuracy of panels added to the cabinets.
• Team Collaboration & Backup (10%): Support team members during peak workloads, cross-train in related tasks, and assist in broader lab operations when needed.
  
  

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in inventory, filing, or materials management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with other Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while serving as the main contact for all panel-related activities.
• Effective communication skills for working with lab technicians, managers, and global colleagues.
  
  

Key Success Factors

• Organization & Accuracy: Maintains a well-structured, error-free panel library and tracking systems.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of the integrity of the cabinets and ensures panel availability.
• Teamwork & Communication: Serves as the go-to person for panel-related needs while collaborating effectively with lab and project teams.
• Attention to Detail: Reviews and verifies panels and records thoroughly.
• Adaptability & Continuous Learning: Learns lab processes, tools, and techniques; willing to take on new responsibilities.
  
  

About Us

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™

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. To learn more, visit and follow @ PPG on Twitter.

The PPG Way

Every Single Day At PPG

We partner with customers to create mutual value.

We are "One PPG" to the world.

We trust our people every day, in every way.

We make it happen.

We run it like we own it.

We do better today than yesterday – everyday.

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 values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.

Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

PPG 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. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.