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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Job Purpose

The Production Manager will supervise and manage all manufacturing (production, shipping/receiving) operations of the Manufacturing factory.
The production manager is responsible for managing the manufacturing processes of the plant. This will be achieved by supporting the overall operations effort to create a culture of functional and operational excellence while delivering leading product to our leading markets. 

Key Responsibilities

Lead, participate and contribute in all Health & Safety, Security and Environmental activities (SAFE meetings, BBS observer, HS&E training, Near Miss & AIRI reporting, Auditing, Housekeeping, 5S, Recycling, Waste Management, etc.).
Manage and supervise manufacturing operations and factory operators.
This includes (but not limited to):
•  Manager the daily manufacturing activities in a manner that maximizes safety, quality and productivity.
•  Manage all activities associated with establishing production schedules and ensure that actual 
production meets scheduled requirements.
•  Assign daily tasks and activities to shift leaders.
•  Ensure that all safety and work practices are followed, and that risk and waste are minimized.
•  Ensure DOT Closure requirements are met.
•  Monitor and analyze all stages of all manufacturing processes to prevent or correct errors.
•  Evaluate employee's job performance and conduct job performance reviews.  Conduct coaching and discipline sessions with employees when appropriate.
•  Ensure all manufacturing employees receive relevant training to operate equipment, related to their assignments, in a safely manner.
•  Coordinate production operations with the requirements for finished products and the needs for                             materials and labor.
•  Optimize & streamline manufacturing processes, including the optimization of batch sizes.
•  Manage & coordinate the Rework Process of Finish Goods and Obsolete Raw Materials.
•  Ensure operating procedures are updated periodically.
•  Ensure housekeeping of plant and regulatory requirements are met.
•  Manage production of plant.
•  Support operations to create a culture of functional excellence, accountability, professionalism and commitment to company values and standards.
•  Plan, lead, organize and control the delivery of the operations contribution to site objectives and overall performance in terms of HSE&S, service and quality, costs and personnel. 
•  Establish processes to understand, look for and respond effectively to hazards in safety, health, security and environment, taking account of people, plant, community and procedures.
•  Develop individual team members and build a team which collectively is capable of and fully involved in achieving the task. Enforce personal performance standards within team. 
•  As a member of operations management team, contribute to the formulation of site objectives from an operations perspective and ensure operations capabilities, constraints and HSE considerations are incorporated into overall production planning. 

Key Activities

•  Lead an operational excellence agenda by coaching and teaching functional excellence in all areas while achieving sustainable improvement in safety, reliability, productivity, quality and eco-efficiency of the production plant and operations
•  Establish performance standards for production and lead continuous improvement 
•  Implement production management systems and processes
•  Develop and manage team 
•  Design, install and safely maintain assets
•  Produce and effectively use materials, equipment and personnel 
•  Network with other production managers at other sites within AkzoNobel to develop knowledge, experience and leverage best practices 
•  Develop departmental budget and control costs to meet budget
•  Responsible for monitoring direct and indirect operating costs, variable operating costs (yields and efficiencies), capital investments and related non capital expenditures
•  Analyze plant operations, plan and develop improvement programs to ensure safe operations, increase rates, improve yields, upgrade quality and ensure reliability of assets and team members to meet or exceed production goals
•  Mentors, challenges, and develops personnel with emphasis on change management, cross training employees and driving employee ownership of company results
•  Provide direction to supervision on multiple shifts to ensure compliance with existing program and continuous improvement 
•  Establish and communicate housekeeping standards for the production department, complying with established corporate safety initiatives and maintaining a safe work environment 
•  Establish production personnel targets according to standard operating procedures and future demands 
•  Perform other key activities as required 

Job Requirements

Essential Qualifications
•    Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field from four year college or university
•    6+ years of paint manufacturing or liquid batch manufacturing experience 
•    5+ years of previous supervisory/management experience 
•    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.)

Physical Demands
The physical demands described in the key accountabilities and key activities are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Employee is also expected to perform these company success factors:
•    Focusing on our Customer’s Future First - - Enhance Customer Experience.
•    Embracing Entrepreneurial Thinking - - Drive Commercial Success.
•    Developing Talents - - Develop your Team.
•    Courage and Curiosity to Question - - Dare to Change.
•    Integrity & Responsibility in our Actions - - Lead by Example.

Key Behavioral Competencies

•  Drive for results 
•  Customer focus 
•  Decision making 
•  Innovation and continuous improvement 
•  Inspiring others 
•  Value various perspectives
•  Build strong team and develop people
•  Demonstrate courage and integrity

Benefits/Rewards

The salary range for these skills is:  $126,000 to $140,000 based on evaluated experience level.  This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

This role eligible for an annual bonus  target of 15% , based on individual and company performance.

• Medical insurance with HSA
• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits 
• Annual bonus 
• 401K retirement savings with 6% company match
• Generous vacation, personal and holiday pay
• Paid Parental leave
• Hybrid work for most exempt roles
• Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks
• Career growth opportunities on a regional and global scale
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus •

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: 53534

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