Quality Control Supervisor - Coatings Manufacturing
About The Position
AkzoNobel, a company with a history dating back to 1792, is a global supplier of innovative paints and coatings. They are trusted by customers worldwide with brands like Dulux, International, Sikkens, and Interpon. Active in over 150 countries, AkzoNobel aims to sustain and enhance everyday life through its expertise, believing every surface is an opportunity. The company is dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the present while creating a better future. This role supervises Quality Control personnel to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction, making sure all products released from the Quality Control lab meet customer specifications.
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.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
