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AkzoNobel


Job Location:

Waukegan, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 65000 - 76000
Posted: 21 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 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

Ensure the optimal scheduling of RSU production orders and their readiness on the shop floor securing the timely availability of tinters and the fulfillment of customer orders in line with expected lead times.
During new RSU implementations represent the planning function by defining requirements providing input and ensuring that planning needs are integrated to achieve successful project outcomes and continuous improvement of planning operations.

Key Respnsibilities
  • Develop and maintain the master production plan for RSU operations ensuring alignment with capacity agreements customer requirements and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) targets.
  • Schedule and release production orders to the shop floor sequencing operations according to agreed priorities and ensuring timely readiness of materials such as tinters labels and packaging components.
  • Monitor daily and weekly production performance including WIP status order progress and schedule adherence taking corrective actions to ensure lead time and service targets are met.
  • Manage MRP processes by resolving exceptions maintaining accurate master data and optimizing parameters to ensure materials availability while balancing inventory and service levels.
  • Collaborate closely with Demand Planners Material Planners Customer Service Quality Control and Manufacturing teams to translate customer demand into executable production schedules and resolve operational constraints.
  • Ensure data accuracy and system hygiene including proper order closure material consumption and master data maintenance to support reliable planning and reporting.
    Lead planning-related process improvements and support Industrial Excellence initiatives identifying optimization opportunities and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency and performance.
  • Represent the planning function in new RSU implementation projects ensuring that planning requirements are captured systems and processes are tested and smooth integration into daily operations is achieved.
  • Conduct data analysis and performance tracking providing insights visualizations and impact assessments to drive informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
  • Act as the key link between Planning and Manufacturing ensuring alignment communication and proactive issue resolution to deliver customer orders within expected lead times.
Level of Autonomy

The role requires a high level of autonomy in managing day-to-day planning and scheduling activities with accountability for decision-making within the defined planning scope. The position operates with limited supervision expected to proactively identify issues propose solutions and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Industrial Engineering Business Administration or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Minimum 35 years of experience in production planning scheduling and MRP/ERP operations within a manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle JDE) and advanced proficiency in Excel (e.g. PivotTables VLOOKUPs Power BI preferred).
Demonstrated experience managing master production plans material requirements and inventory levels (including safety stock and buffer management) to balance service and cost.
Experience in scheduling production orders monitoring shop floor execution and driving corrective actions when schedules deviate.
Strong analytical problem-solving and data-driven decision-making skills including the ability to create and present impact analyses and performance dashboards.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with Manufacturing Demand/DRP Planners Procurement and Customer Service teams.
Ability to operate autonomously proactively identify issues and improvement opportunities and coordinate cross-functional initiatives (including project implementation).
Proven track record of applying continuous improvement principles (Lean Six Sigma or similar) and contributing to planning-related process enhancements.
Strong organizational skills attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The salary range for these skills is: $65000 to $76000. 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.
This role eligible for an annual bonustarget of 4% based on individual and company performance.
Benefits:
Medical insurance with HSA
Dental Vision Life AD&D benefits
Annual bonus
401K retirement savings with 6% company match
Generous vacation personal and holiday pay
Paid Parental leave
Hybrid work for most exempt roles
Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks
Tuition Reimbursement
Career growth opportunities
Employee referral bonus

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:55268

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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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