About AkzoNobel
Since 1792 weve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color peoples 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. Were 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. Its what youd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company thats dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today while creating an even better tomorrow. Lets 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 COAs 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 groupmembers 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 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
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority