AkzoNobel · 3 days ago
Quality Manager
High Point, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$115K/yr - $135K/yr
7+ years expAkzoNobel is a pioneering paints company that has been in operation since 1792, providing innovative paints and coatings globally. The Quality Control Manager will lead the Site Quality Control Department, ensuring compliance with quality standards and driving continuous improvement initiatives to meet customer expectations while managing costs and waste.
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Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with all established safety rules, procedures, and the company’s Code of Conduct
Lead and manage the site Quality Management System, including document control, customer complaint handling, corrective and preventive actions
Monitor changes to management system standards and ensure timely integration into site business processes
Manage internal and external audits, ensuring readiness, effectiveness, and implementation of corrective actions
Identify deficiencies in business processes; prioritize improvement initiatives and lead cross-functional teams to implement corrective and preventive actions
Drive continuous improvement through the use of Lean principles (ALPS) to reduce waste and improve efficiency
Promote fact-based, data-driven problem solving across the organization
Promote quality system awareness through regular communication and training to ensure organization-wide understanding
Develop and deliver training programs to strengthen quality knowledge and capability
Prepare and present reports to site and regional leadership on the effectiveness and health of the Quality Management System
Lead, direct, coach, and mentor quality team members to support growth and performance
Serve as the Site Management Team (SMT) representative for plant quality issues and customer quality interface
Partner with Sales and Marketing to ensure customer quality issues are effectively managed and resolved
Support supplier quality development in collaboration with Purchasing and cross-functional teams
Collaborate with Regional ISC, Commercial, RDI, CI, and Quality teams to ensure alignment and consistency
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Minimum of 7 years of quality systems experience
Experience with process mapping, quality system development, and statistical analysis tools
Manufacturing experience required, preferably in a quality leadership role
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
Proven experience leading cross-functional and large teams
Working knowledge of business management systems and governing standards (e.g., ISO 9000, TS 16949)
Demonstrated commitment to safety leadership and compliance
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Ability to analyze and interpret data using statistical tools (Gage R&R, DOE, t-tests, multi-vari studies)
Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
Strong coaching, leadership, and communication skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels
Benefits
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
Company
AkzoNobel
AkzoNobel is a chemical manufacturing company that provides paints and coatings solutions and services for various projects worldwide.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2010-01-01Post Ipo Equity
1999-04-01IPO
Leadership Team
Stefan Malmsten
Director Digital Technology
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