Production Manager

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we've been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people's lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It's what you'd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that's dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let's paint the future together.

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• To plan, organize, and manage production facility and engineering maintenance system to meet business requirements per HSE&S standards. To provide direction within the production teams to meet production plans within the agreed quality and budget.
• Functionally lead, and develop production team members as per business requirements.
• To work with the site team to create a culture of functional and operational excellence and continuous improvement to drive the overall AkzoNobel strategy for improved and leading performance.
• To manage hazards and respond effectively to hazards in safety, health, security, and environment.

• As a member of the site management team, contribute to formulating site objectives from a production perspective, ensuring site capabilities, constraints, and HSE considerations are incorporated into the plan.
• Coordinate production activities to meet objectives and budgets related to HSE, quality, service, and cost.
• Lead and participate in Health & Safety, Security, and Environmental activities.
• Collaborate on plans to improve HSE, quality, service, and costs with the Site Management Team.
• Assist in defining and executing production-related investments.
• Work with RD&I on New Product Initiatives.
• Lead Daily Operational Reviews and problem-solving efforts.
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement activities.
• Comply with corporate and site policies.
• Prepare maintenance studies for production flexibility.
• Monitor and evaluate process safety parameters.
• Ensure compliance with ISO Standards.
• Oversee departmental training and plant KPIs.
• Foster commitment to company purpose and values.
• Manage employee engagement and diversity.
• Plan and manage budgets. Support other departments.
• Participate in daily production meetings.
• Enforce technical specifications.
• Coordinate shipments to customers.
• Update and optimize factory flow.
• Cross-train staff for site agility.
• Develop RCCP for all business units.
• Work with Planning, R&D, and commercial teams to reduce inventory.
• Drive site restructuring efforts. Coordinate with planning and procurement teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 7-10 years of paint or chemical manufacturing or liquid batch manufacturing experience
• 5+ years of previous supervisory/management experience
• Experience working in a Process Safety Management Covered Process
• 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.)

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: 50121