Atmosphere Testing Site Supervisor at Ppg in Fort Lauderdale, FL | Kablio

Role

Description

client visits

panel evaluation

safety training

quality audits

weather monitoring

budget management

Host customers and present to customers and senior leadership during site visits
Prioritize and re-deploy the team rapidly to urgent customer issues or high-priority projects
Hire, develop, performance-manage, and make all personnel decisions for the site
Perform and oversee gloss, color, and visual evaluations (blistering, cracking, chalking, rust creep, etc.)
Direct day-to-day supervision of 2–4 technicians
Monitor and log daily weather conditions
Provide regular coaching and growth feedback to develop employees
Full P&L responsibility — manage site budget, negotiate with vendors, order supplies, oversee custodial, maintenance, and groundskeeping contracts
Work side-by-side with the team receiving, inspecting, racking, evaluating, and returning 4" × 12" painted metal panels arriving from PPG sites
Build and sustain an outstanding safety culture in a hot, outdoor environment; own all safety training, Job Safety Analyses, incident investigations, and weather-related safety decisions
Ensure all testing follows industry and internal PPG standards; own quality audits and documentation
Maintain exposure racks, build special racks, calibrate instruments, and keep precise panel organization and database records

Requirements

stem degree

lims

8+ years

corrosion

communication

field work

Proven track record of leading small teams (2–10 people)
Ability and willingness to work outdoors in extreme South Florida heat/humidity ~50 % of the time
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Corrosion Engineering, Biology/Ecology or other STEM field (Master’s preferred)
Comfort with databases, LIMS systems, and Microsoft Office
Hands-On Field & Technical Work (≈50 % of time)
Minimum 8 years of relevant experience with prior people-leadership experience required
Experience in coatings, corrosion, or atmospheric exposure testing strongly preferred
Excellent communication, conflict-resolution, and influence-without-authority skills

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded in 1883

Historical Milestone

This reflects the company's long-standing presence and contributions to the industry over more than a century.

A global leader in coatings and specialty materials.
A history of innovation has enabled the development of cutting-edge products for diverse industries worldwide.
Serves multiple sectors, including automotive, aerospace, industrial, and consumer goods.
Strong presence in more than 70 countries with a vast portfolio of products and services.
Provides high-performance coatings to help businesses protect and beautify their assets.
Products are used across industries ranging from automotive to marine and construction.
Research and development efforts focus on creating sustainable and durable solutions.
Expanded market position through strategic acquisitions in recent years.
Recognized as a leader in materials science and coatings technology.

Culture + Values

Operate safe and healthful workplaces by trusting and rewarding employees.
Cultivate a sense of belonging and harness diversity to drive innovation.
Conduct business ethically and compliantly.
Minimize environmental impact through operations.
Deliver innovative products and solutions to maximize customer asset performance.
Create mutual value through partnerships with suppliers and customers.
Deliver positive change in the communities where operations occur.
Partner with customers to create mutual value.
Unite as a global team to represent 'One PPG'.
Trust employees daily in every aspect of work.
Strive for continuous improvement to achieve better outcomes.

Environment + Sustainability

50% by 2030

GHG Emissions Reduction Target

Target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions validated by SBTi.

30% by 2030

Scope 3 GHG Emissions Target

Target to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions validated by SBTi.

41%

Sustainably Advantaged Products

Percentage of sales from sustainably advantaged products in 2024.

48%

Process Waste Management

Percentage of process waste reused, recycled, or recovered in 2024.

Committed to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year (SBTi-validated)
Committed to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions by 30% by 2030 from a 2019 base year (SBTi-validated)
6% reduction in scope 3 GHG emissions in 2024 vs. 2019 baseline
18% reduction in scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions in 2024 vs. 2019 baseline
28% reduction in water intensity at priority sites in water-stressed areas in 2024
98% of key suppliers assessed against sustainability and social responsibility criteria in 2024
Completed on-site solar installation in Caivano, Italy reducing ~390 metric tons CO₂ annually
Joined Make it Zero initiative in April 2025 to reduce scope 3 emissions in DIY sector

Inclusion & Diversity

Over 8,600 members

Employee Networks Growth

Eight Employee Resource Networks expanded to over 8,600 members across more than 60 countries in 2023.

32% Female Representation

Global Workforce Diversity

In 2023, 32% of non-frontline, global female professionals were represented in the workforce.

42% Participation Goal

Program Growth

The company aims for 42% global participation in Employee Resource Networks and DE&I programs by 2025.

9,809 Trained

DE&I Training

Since 2020, 9,809 people managers and employees have participated in allyship, inclusion, and DE&I hiring training.

DE&I learning journeys launched globally for all employees and leaders since 2020
Over 24,000 participants attended ERN events and DE&I learning experiences in 2023
Increased non-frontline U.S. headcount since 2021: Black +42%, Latino +44%, Asian +26%
35 DE&I Listen & Learn sessions held in 2023 with more than 2,100 employees participating

Articles

Careers at PPG

Innovation at PPG

PPG Sustainability

Role

Description

client visits

panel evaluation

safety training

quality audits

weather monitoring

budget management

Host customers and present to customers and senior leadership during site visits
Prioritize and re-deploy the team rapidly to urgent customer issues or high-priority projects
Hire, develop, performance-manage, and make all personnel decisions for the site
Perform and oversee gloss, color, and visual evaluations (blistering, cracking, chalking, rust creep, etc.)
Direct day-to-day supervision of 2–4 technicians
Monitor and log daily weather conditions
Provide regular coaching and growth feedback to develop employees
Full P&L responsibility — manage site budget, negotiate with vendors, order supplies, oversee custodial, maintenance, and groundskeeping contracts
Work side-by-side with the team receiving, inspecting, racking, evaluating, and returning 4" × 12" painted metal panels arriving from PPG sites
Build and sustain an outstanding safety culture in a hot, outdoor environment; own all safety training, Job Safety Analyses, incident investigations, and weather-related safety decisions
Ensure all testing follows industry and internal PPG standards; own quality audits and documentation
Maintain exposure racks, build special racks, calibrate instruments, and keep precise panel organization and database records

Requirements

stem degree

lims

8+ years

corrosion

communication

field work

Proven track record of leading small teams (2–10 people)
Ability and willingness to work outdoors in extreme South Florida heat/humidity ~50 % of the time
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Corrosion Engineering, Biology/Ecology or other STEM field (Master’s preferred)
Comfort with databases, LIMS systems, and Microsoft Office
Hands-On Field & Technical Work (≈50 % of time)
Minimum 8 years of relevant experience with prior people-leadership experience required
Experience in coatings, corrosion, or atmospheric exposure testing strongly preferred
Excellent communication, conflict-resolution, and influence-without-authority skills

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded in 1883

Historical Milestone

This reflects the company's long-standing presence and contributions to the industry over more than a century.

A global leader in coatings and specialty materials.
A history of innovation has enabled the development of cutting-edge products for diverse industries worldwide.
Serves multiple sectors, including automotive, aerospace, industrial, and consumer goods.
Strong presence in more than 70 countries with a vast portfolio of products and services.
Provides high-performance coatings to help businesses protect and beautify their assets.
Products are used across industries ranging from automotive to marine and construction.
Research and development efforts focus on creating sustainable and durable solutions.
Expanded market position through strategic acquisitions in recent years.
Recognized as a leader in materials science and coatings technology.

Culture + Values

Operate safe and healthful workplaces by trusting and rewarding employees.
Cultivate a sense of belonging and harness diversity to drive innovation.
Conduct business ethically and compliantly.
Minimize environmental impact through operations.
Deliver innovative products and solutions to maximize customer asset performance.
Create mutual value through partnerships with suppliers and customers.
Deliver positive change in the communities where operations occur.
Partner with customers to create mutual value.
Unite as a global team to represent 'One PPG'.
Trust employees daily in every aspect of work.
Strive for continuous improvement to achieve better outcomes.

Environment + Sustainability

50% by 2030

GHG Emissions Reduction Target

Target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions validated by SBTi.

30% by 2030

Scope 3 GHG Emissions Target

Target to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions validated by SBTi.

41%

Sustainably Advantaged Products

Percentage of sales from sustainably advantaged products in 2024.

48%

Process Waste Management

Percentage of process waste reused, recycled, or recovered in 2024.

Committed to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year (SBTi-validated)
Committed to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions by 30% by 2030 from a 2019 base year (SBTi-validated)
6% reduction in scope 3 GHG emissions in 2024 vs. 2019 baseline
18% reduction in scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions in 2024 vs. 2019 baseline
28% reduction in water intensity at priority sites in water-stressed areas in 2024
98% of key suppliers assessed against sustainability and social responsibility criteria in 2024
Completed on-site solar installation in Caivano, Italy reducing ~390 metric tons CO₂ annually
Joined Make it Zero initiative in April 2025 to reduce scope 3 emissions in DIY sector

Inclusion & Diversity

Over 8,600 members

Employee Networks Growth

Eight Employee Resource Networks expanded to over 8,600 members across more than 60 countries in 2023.

32% Female Representation

Global Workforce Diversity

In 2023, 32% of non-frontline, global female professionals were represented in the workforce.

42% Participation Goal

Program Growth

The company aims for 42% global participation in Employee Resource Networks and DE&I programs by 2025.

9,809 Trained

DE&I Training

Since 2020, 9,809 people managers and employees have participated in allyship, inclusion, and DE&I hiring training.

DE&I learning journeys launched globally for all employees and leaders since 2020
Over 24,000 participants attended ERN events and DE&I learning experiences in 2023
Increased non-frontline U.S. headcount since 2021: Black +42%, Latino +44%, Asian +26%
35 DE&I Listen & Learn sessions held in 2023 with more than 2,100 employees participating

Articles

Careers at PPG

Innovation at PPG

PPG Sustainability