Quality Control Supervisor - Coatings Manufacturing

AkzoNobel•Pontiac, MI

1d•$85,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

AkzoNobel, a company with a history dating back to 1792, is a global leader in innovative paints and coatings. With a portfolio of trusted brands like Dulux, International, Sikkens, and Interpon, AkzoNobel operates in over 150 countries, dedicated to coloring lives and protecting what matters most. The company focuses on sustainable solutions and enhancing the fabric of everyday life, aiming to create a better tomorrow. This role is crucial in ensuring product quality and customer satisfaction within the coatings manufacturing sector.

Requirements

Bachelor’s 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
Strong leadership and communication skills with ability to lead and motivate a team

Responsibilities

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.
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.