Production Manager

We supply the sustainable and innovative paints and coatings that our customers, communities – and the environment – are increasingly relying on. 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 have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering paints company that’s committed to science-based targets and is taking genuine action to address globally relevant challenges and protect future generations. For more information please visit © 2023 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.

Qualifications

•       Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, chemical engineering or equivalent), MBA degree is preferred, •       10 years of experience in manufacturing environment with a minimum 5-year team management experience, •       Excellent communication & Leadership skills, •       Experience in Lean Manufacturing & 6 Sigma methods (Preferably certified Green or Black Belt), •       Knowledge on batch processes, Process Safety, Change Management, •       An analytical mind with HSE, customer and result orientation, •       Supply Chain & Planning and Warehouse Management experience, •       Knowledge on financial concept, budgeting and P&L, •       Able to operate in a cross-cultural and complex matrix environment, •       Project management experience.

Job Description

•       Reporting to Site Manager, manage and control production processes including Manufacturing, Filling, RM&PM Warehouses and in site logistics. •       Maintain highest standards of safety, quality and productivity on the production shop floor. •       Deliver KPI’s in safety, quality, delivery and cost through execution of key projects, programs through engaging the team. •       Assuming responsibility for the production budgets both OPEX and CAPEX. •       Demonstrating an example as a lean leader for eliminating waste, promoting continuous improvement mindset and deeply embedding AkzoNobel Leading Performance System in all areas of production. •       Ensuring that AkzoNobel Safety, Health and Environment guidelines are implemented both in Occupational and Process Safety. •       Ensure compliance to legal, technical and quality standards, customer requirements. •       Liaising among different departments, e.g. Suppliers, Planning, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Safety Healthy Environment, Marketing and Lean Managers. •       Take a key role in plant management team to deliver value to business through manufacturing operations. •       Define development & engagement plan for production team to create efficient and motivated team. •       Plan and execute strategical and technological investments in accordance with AkzoNobel Company Strategy and Global Project & Engineering Center and Local Engineering Department. •       Commitment of annual / seasonal capacity of plant with Regional Planning Team, Optimize capacity utilization and short-term production scheduling. •       Contribution to asset maintenance planning & execution activities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.