Vacancies Quality Supervisor

AkzoNobel Corporate•Lancaster, SC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

AkzoNobel, a company with a rich history since 1792, is a leading supplier of innovative paints and coatings. With a portfolio of trusted brands like Dulux, International, Sikkens, and Interpon, AkzoNobel operates in over 150 countries, dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and enhancing everyday life. The Job Purpose of this role is to supervise Quality Control personnel to drive the improvement of quality leading KPIs and to ensure Product Quality and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical) or related technical discipline required
5+ years experience in Engineering or related technical discipline
Able to work with solvents, machinery and computer systems
Strong interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

3+ years experience in the Coatings industry preferred
Six Sigma and/or Lean experience preferred
Experience with ISO 9000 or other quality systems preferred

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
Drive and ensure proper inspection plans, panel standards, and wet standards are properly maintained
Participate and confirm the scale up process with MET, Production, and RDI to ensure Right First Time
Drive Quality Process confirmation program to enhance compliance and reduce risk of Quality issues
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 for products produced at Pontiac Manufacturing site
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
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
Run Quality reports in SAP, utilizing SPC or statistical methods