Production Manager - Coatings Manufacturing

• ◆As a member of the site management team, contribute to the formulation of site objectives from a production perspective and ensure site capabilities, constraints and HSE considerations are incorporated into the site plan.
• ◆Lead an operational excellence agenda by coaching & teaching functional excellence in all areas while achieving sustainable improvement in the safety, reliability, productivity, quality and eco-efficiency of the production or plant operations.
• ◆Implement ALPS, CoE, and Quality processes for site consistent with the agreed ISC functional excellence agenda.
• ◆Develop individual team members and build a team collectively capable of and fully involved in achieving the task. Also establish and enforce minimum personal performance level within Production.
• ◆Manage human resources, stimulate talent management and identify and select talents with growth potential.
• ◆Participate in the definition & execution of investments for production related activities and equipment.
• ◆Work with RD&I to enable New Product Introductions.
• ◆Leads and participates in Tier 2, 3 and 4 meetings. Ensure day-to-day problems are solved and contained at the right level.
• ◆Inspires commitment to AkzoNobel’s purpose, vision, strategy, core principles, values and leadership behaviors.
• ◆Ensure that job profiles are in place, sets objectives for team members, reviews development and provides clear, open and constructive feedback on performance combined with the appropriate actions.
• ◆Manage relevant budgets and proactively manage cost.

Job

• ✓Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, engineering, or other related field from four-year college or university or 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.)

Rewards & Benefits

• ✓Benefits beginning Day 1
• ✓401K retirement savings with 6% company match
• ✓Annual bonus
• ✓Medical insurance with HSA
• ✓Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits
• ✓Generous vacation, personal and holiday pay
• ✓Tuition reimbursement
• ✓Career growth opportunities

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