Site Manager – Aerospace Transparencies (1-Year Mission)

Job title:

Site Manager – Aerospace Transparencies (1-Year Mission)

Company:

PPG Industries

Job description

Site Manager – Aerospace Transparencies, Casaletto Vaprio (1-Year Mission)Are you ready to take your leadership career to new heights? Join PPG Aerospace, where innovation meets excellence, and lead the way as our next Site Manager in Casaletto, Vaprio, Italy!About PPG AerospaceAt PPG Aerospace, we protect and enhance the world of aviation with cutting-edge transparencies, coatings, and sealants. From cockpit windows to passenger cabin solutions, our products ensure safety, clarity, and performance at every altitude. Backed by decades of expertise, we are a trusted partner to leading aircraft manufacturers and operators, delivering solutions that keep the aerospace industry on course and in the skies.The MissionThis 1-year mission-critical contract provides an exceptional opportunity to play a pivotal role in leading operations at our Casaletto Vaprio facility, a centre of excellence for aerospace transparencies manufacturing. This role is more than just management—it is an opportunity to drive innovation, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction within a highly visible and strategically vital facility.Why this mission matters: The Casaletto Vaprio site is at the forefront of producing high-performance transparencies—essential components of modern aircraft. Your leadership will ensure that we meet the industry’s most stringent quality standards while driving operational excellence for products essential to safe and reliable flight.This mission requires Knowledge and experience of EASA Part-21 Subpart GYour ResponsibilitiesOperational Leadership: Oversee and optimise daily site operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets, ensuring compliance with aerospace regulations.Team Management: Lead a high-performing team of engineers, technicians, and operators, fostering collaboration and innovation.Customer Focus: Partner with key stakeholders and customers in delivering outstanding aerospace transparency solutions that meet critical deadlines.Continuous Improvement: Implement methodologies to enhance production performance, reduce waste, and exceed aerospace industry standards.Mission Success: Ensure the success of this vital 1-year program, making a lasting impact on PPG Aerospace’s position as a global leader.What You BringExperience: Proven success in site or operations management within aerospace (ideally an aviation components environment), industrial manufacturing, or a related field. If you have experience in an union environment, this is a plus!Expertise:EHS, Quality and Safety management systems, Costs controlStrong understanding of aerospace compliance and quality and safety standards (e.g., EASA Part-21 Subpart G)Leadership: Exceptional ability to inspire, manage, and develop diverse teams in a fast-paced environment.Education: An aviation, mechanical or similar engineering degree.Languages: Fluent in English and Italian, with excellent communication skills.Why Join This Mission?At PPG Aerospace, every role contributes to something bigger—the safety and success of flight. This 1-year mission offers:A chance to make a high-stakes impact.Exposure to advanced aerospace transparencies manufacturing processes and projects.A collaborative, innovative, and purpose-driven environment.Competitive compensation and benefits for the duration of your mission.The opportunity to support the site’s transformation and manage positive change.The possibility to work in an Hybrid mode, with 1-day remoteLocation: Casaletto Vaprio, ItalyWork in the heart of Lombardy’s aerospace hub, combining state-of-the-art manufacturing with the rich culture of Northern Italy.Apply NowThis is more than a job—it’s a mission that will shape the future of aviation. Are you ready to lead with excellence, precision, and purpose? Apply today to join PPG Aerospace and leave your mark on the skies!At PPG Aerospace, we are always innovating. Every product, every team, and every mission reflect our commitment to excellence, sustainability, and diversity. Join us in protecting and enhancing the world of flight.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.
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 www.ppg.com 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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.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.

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Location

Casaletto Vaprio, Cremona

Job date

Wed, 07 May 2025 23:57:49 GMT

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