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Vacancies Production Manager

AkzoNobel


Job Location:

High Point, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 126000 - 136000
Posted: 27 August 2026 (6 days ago)
Application Deadline: 24 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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

The purpose of this position is to supervise and manage all manufacturing (production shipping/receiving) operations of the Manufacturing factory.
The production manager is responsible for managing the manufacturing processes of the plant. This will be achieved by supporting the overall operations effort to create a culture of functional and operational excellence while delivering leading product to our leading markets.

Location: High Point NC

Key Responsibilites
Lead participate and contribute in all Health & Safety Security and Environmental activities (SAFE meetings BBS observer HS&E training Near Miss & AIRI reporting Auditing Housekeeping 5S Recycling Waste Management etc.).
Manage and supervise manufacturing operations and factory operators.
This includes (but not limited to):
  • Manager the daily manufacturing activities in a manner that maximizes safety quality and productivity.
  • Manage all activities associated with establishing production schedules and ensure that actual production meets scheduled requirements.
  • Assign daily tasks and activities to shift leaders.
  • Ensure that all safety and work practices are followed and that risk and waste are minimized.
  • Ensure DOT Closure requirements are met.
  • Monitor and analyze all stages of all manufacturing processes to prevent or correct errors.
  • Evaluate employees job performance and conduct job performance reviews. Conduct coaching and discipline sessions with employees when appropriate.
  • Ensure all manufacturing employees receive relevant training to operate equipment related to their assignments in a safely manner.
  • Coordinate production operations with the requirements for finished products and the needs for materials and labor.
  • Optimize & streamline manufacturing processes including the optimization of batch sizes.
  • Manage & coordinate the Rework Process of Finish Goods and Obsolete Raw Materials.
  • Ensure operating procedures are updated periodically.
  • Ensure housekeeping of plant and regulatory requirements are met.
  • Manage production of plant.
  • Support operations to create a culture of functional excellence accountability professionalism and commitment to company values and standards.
  • Plan lead organize and control the delivery of the operations contribution to site objectives and overall performance in terms of HSE&S service and quality costs and personnel.
  • Establish processes to understand look for and respond effectively to hazards in safety health security and environment taking account of people plant community and procedures.
  • Develop individual team members and build a team which collectively is capable of and fully involved in achieving the task. Enforce personal performance standards within team.
  • As a member of operations management team contribute to the formulation of site objectives from an operations perspective and ensure operations capabilities constraints and HSE considerations are incorporated into overall production planning.
Job Requirements
  • Bachelors degree in chemistry or related field from four year college or university
  • 6 years of paint manufacturing or liquid batch manufacturing experience
  • 5 years of previous supervisory/management experience
  • Effective leadership interpersonal skills performance management and people development skills required
  • Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and tasks with clear prioritization and organizational skills
  • Effective communicator with all levels of the organization (employees managers customers)
  • Intermediate to advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office ERP systems etc.)
Compensation & Benefits

Base salary range for this role is: $126000 to $136000. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

401K retirement savings with 6% company match
Eligible for annual bonus
Medical insurance with HSA
Dental Vision Life AD&D benefits
Generous vacation sick and holiday pay
Short & Long term disability
Paid Parental leave after 1 year
Career growth opportunities
Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks
Employee referral bonus
Employee appreciation days

Competencies
Accepting Direction
Accepting Responsibility
Acquiring Information

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: 55650

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We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sik ... View more

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