About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

 

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Job Purpose

Maintain a safe working environment, following all safety rules and procedures.  Ensures in process and finished product meets specifications; and recommends and implements corrective actions when necessary.  

Key Responsibilities Ensures that pre-ships, COA’s, customer complaints, and inquiries from the field are handled in an accurate and timely manner.  Evaluates test results and other pertinent data versus specification and initiates corrective actions when needed. Performs duties of Quality Manager in his/her absence.  Assists with the investigation of customer complaints. Promotes the current quality system through adhering to the elements and ensuring that all group members are thoroughly familiar with the philosophy, quality statement, quality manual, quality principles and are trained in the appropriate procedures.  Promotes the ALPS philosophy throughout the organization through setting a positive example as well as mentoring the group members and positive participation in cross functional planning and problem- solving activities.  Attend  and  participate  in  Powder  Plant  Programs/Committees/Training  as required,  such  as Department Safety, Plant Safety, Behavioral Safety, Housekeeping Audit Teams, ISO, IATF, Life Saving Rules or any other safety programs. Participate in the Powder Safety Journey. Adhere to the Golden Principle which is    Simply to intervene to stop work if conditions or behavior are unsafe.  Performs additional responsibilities as required for the success of AkzoNobel.  Job Requirements B.S. in Chemistry or related field or five years Powder or Liquid Coatings experience in laboratory.  Prior supervisory experience preferred.  Training in quality systems including ISO 9001, ISO14001 and IATF 16949 preferred. Must have strong communication skills and able to interface with all manufacturing personnel.  Quality assurance experience preferred. Preferred  candidate  will  have  experience  in  a  chemistry/coatings/resin  plant  and  be  familiar  with implementing OSHA PSM.  Candidate should show demonstrated process improvements through structured methodology (A3, root cause, PDCA, Lean, Six Sigma, etc.). Certifications (Green/Black belt) are preferred.  Candidate must have strong Microsoft Office/Power BI/SharePoint/SAP skills.  Must have excellent communication skills (verbal and written) capable of conversing and being understood by employees at all levels of the supply chain.  Exceptional aptitude in technical writing, particularly for Standard Operating Procedures and Training documents, is required. 

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: 48311