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Technical Service Representative

Ready to accelerate your career? Join PPG's Automotive OEM Optima Solutions team and work alongside a major automotive customer in Michigan. This is your opportunity to be at the forefront of automotive innovation, build strong customer partnerships, and help deliver solutions that keep the industry moving forward.

As a Technical Service Representative, you will be part of a team that provides technical service/support on a wide range of automotive coatings products and application techniques. Comprehensive training will be provided to support your success in the role. This opportunity is perfect for someone looking to gain hands-on manufacturing experience and grow their career!

This position reports to the Optima Solutions Regional Manager and is based on-site at the Magna Mirrors facility in Newaygo, Michigan.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service with a strong focus on product expertise, continuous improvement and effective problem resolution.
• Build sales position by establishing strong customer relationships at all levels, providing resolution to customer's concerns, and quickly troubleshooting problems.
• Implement strategies to help manage customer inventory programs increase inventory turns, reduce product obsolescence, and maximize freight advantages.
• Communicate regular updates to internal PPG technical teams and account management.
• Provide resolutions to customer inquiries, application process monitoring, inventory, material ordering, and hands-on support.
• Follow safe work practices, with mechanical aptitude to explain complex ideas across technical, production and non-technical personnel to satisfy customer requirements.
• May support customer projects and assist with process improvements.
• Service other PPG automotive coatings customers in surrounding areas to support the sales and service team as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Prior experience working in a plant environment or with paint/coatings is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Excel, and the ability to maintain accurate spreadsheets and records.
• Thrives in a team-based environment, partnering with others to solve challenges.
• Comfortable working in a customer production environment, around automated equipment, and be able lift ~30 lbs. on a limited basis.
• Willingness to work 2nd shift after training period.

PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation & Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability/Leave, and other Voluntary benefit offerings. Actual benefit offerings confirmed at the time of hire.