Axalta Coating Systems-posted 2 months ago
Full-time • Manager
Front Royal, VA
5,001-10,000 employees
Chemical Manufacturing

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. ('Axalta,' or the 'Company'), is a leading global manufacturer, marketer and distributor of high-performance coatings systems. With over a 150-year heritage in the coatings industry, Axalta is known for manufacturing high-quality products with well-recognized brands supported by market-leading technology and customer service. Over the course of the Company's history, Axalta has remained at the forefront of the industry by continually developing innovative coatings technologies designed to enhance the performance and appearance of customers' products, while improving the customer's productivity and profitability. Axalta's diverse global footprint of manufacturing facilities, technology centers, customer training centers and more than 14,000 team members allows the Company to meet the needs of customers in over 130 countries. Axalta serves its customer base through an extensive sales force and technical support organization, as well as through approximately 4,000 independent, locally based distributors. The Company's scale and strong local presence are critical to its success, allowing leverage of the technology portfolio and customer relationships globally while meeting customer demands locally. Axalta operates its business in two operating segments: Performance Coatings and Transportation Coatings, serving four end markets, including: Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across the following four regions: North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific.

  • Develop and execute the manufacturing strategy to meet Axalta's business requirements.
  • Drive process excellence in every step of the manufacturing process.
  • Implement improvements to reduce cost of goods sold (COGS).
  • Direct Plant Management, including Quality, Engineering and EH&S.
  • Analyze local plant requirements and work cross-functionally within operations.
  • Leverage knowledge of industry best practices and financial analysis/modeling.
  • Translate Regional and Global operations strategy into local execution.
  • Ensure consistent and efficient flow of product and supply chain from supplier to customer.
  • Enable best-in-class service to internal and external customers.
  • Consider the latest developments in competitive technology, EH&S, and team development.
  • Provide strong leadership to Manufacturing, Quality, EH&S and Engineering.
  • Manage operations budget through continuous productivity improvement and Quality control.
  • Collaborate with Commercial and Technology teams to best meet customer needs.
  • Lead strategic capital investment projects and deliver expected outcomes.
  • Bring Operational excellence and discipline to the site.
  • Be data driven yet able to implement solutions at an appropriately urgent pace.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
  • Minimum 10 years manufacturing experience, including 5 years in the chemicals or related industry.
  • 5 years leading people.
  • Strong financial and analytical skills.
  • Strong chemical batch processing knowledge in a lean environment.
  • Experience applying or implementing lean manufacturing, kaizen methodology and production systems.
  • Large capital project management skills a plus.
  • Strong communication and influence skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to take calculated and intelligent risks using creative/innovative thinking.
  • Flexible and adaptable to demanding and fast-paced work environment.
  • Able to adeptly operate in a matrixed reporting structure.
  • Coatings experience strongly preferred.
  • Strong bias for action and keen sense of urgency.
  • Diverse workforce commitment.
  • Sustainability initiatives including a 2040 carbon neutrality goal.
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