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Production Line Leader, 1st Shift

PPG
USA - Sylmar Plant, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 Jul 2026
💰 $60,000/yr

About the role

Immediately Hiring!

Production Line Leader, Sylmar, CA

Starting Pay $29.68

1st Shift: 5:00 am – 1:30 pm

As a Production Line Leader at PPG's Sylmar, CA Plant, you will be a crucial part of new product development process, ensuring that products transferred to full-scale manufacturing meet the customer requirements. Your work will directly affect customer satisfaction!

Disclaimer  

This position requires the use of, or access to, information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Accordingly, only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.  

Accordingly, all applicants will be required to provide one of the following forms of identification as part of their application:  

(1) Passport, (2) Birth Certificate, (3) Certificate of Naturalization (USCIS Form N-550 or N-570), or (4) Permanent Resident Card (USCIS

Key Responsibilities

  • The position involves blending, measuring, and producing formulas that are destined to be manufactured in full scale at the facility.
  • You will operate laboratory equipment to gather data related to product key characteristics.
  • You will gather raw materials needed for pilot or small batch manufacturing.
  • You will work in a pilot production environment with the appropriate safety procedures in place.
  • You will record critical data to support scale up activities and first article inspection.
  • You will prepare materials and product for packaging and shipment to customers.
  • You will ensure that the work cell remains safe, clean, and ready to use at all times.
  • You will participate in project work related to product and process improvements for the site.

Qualifications

  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the day.
  • Experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment is preferred.
  • Ability to work flexible shifts, work any job, and work overtime as needed.
  • Comfortable with computer data entry

About us: 

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 X. 

The PPG Way 2030  

We are customer champions 

Proactive. 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. 

We act with purpose and speed 

Agile. 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.  

We are excellent operators 

Productive. 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.   

We compete to win 

Future-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. 

We are PPG proud 

Strong. 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. 

At 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.  

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 t

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