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Vacancies Quality Control Supervisor Coatings Manufacturing

AkzoNobel


Job Location:

Pontiac, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 85000 - 95000
Posted: 3 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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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

Supervise Quality Control personnel to ensure Product Quality and customer satisfaction.
Make sure all products released from Quality Control lab meet customer specifications.

Key Accountabilities

Supervise Lab personnel in regards to all Quality testing including Raw materials semi finished production and in process checks
Maintain calibration/verification procedures and ensure proper testing done in regards to ISO9001 standard
Ensure proper inspection plans panel standards and wet standards are properly maintained and updated
Involve and confirm the scale up process with MET Production and RDI to ensure products released for full scale production are Right First time and meet customer requirements
Quality Process confirmation program to enhance the compliance and reduce risk of Quality issues
Collaborate with Suppliers to ensure incoming material meet Quality Standards
Maintain technical information by preparing required reports and appropriate documentation. Metrics including Cost of Quality will need to be calculated
Assist with complaint and 8D investigations as relates to Product Quality
Provides technical assistance and information to Customers Suppliers Sales and Internal departments to ensure product quality.
Selects develops and motivates by training setting goals monitoring and appraising performance to establish and maintain a competent workforce

Involved in Continuous Improvement and ALPS initiatives as they relate to Quality
Manage Out of spec product releases with proper waiver approvals
Manages safety and environmental regulations by ensuring that standards policies and procedures are adhered to in compliance with corporate federal state and local requirements.
Strong leadership and communication skills with ability to lead and motivate a team
Maintains a safe working environment by cleaning and maintaining laboratory and equipment. Maintain 5S standards
Run Quality reports in SAP utilizing SPC or statistical methods.

Level of Autonomy

Making decisions related to batch adjustments and raw material rejections.
Making decisions related to the Quality Control department.
Making decisions regarding budget management and financial spending.

Key Responsibilities
  • Bachelors Degree from 4 year college or university is required
  • Knowledge of quality assurance lab activities and procedures technical knowledge of coatings
  • 5 years of production/manufacturing/quality experience
  • Supervisor skills 3 years
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word Excel Power point SharePoint and SAP
Rewards & Benefits

Base salary range for this role is: $85000 to $95000. 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.

  • Benefits start on day 1
  • 401K retirement savings with 6% company match
  • 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
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: #LI-SS1


Required Experience:

Manager


About Company

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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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