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.

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Commercialisation Project Manager 
Ashington, Northumberland NE63 0XF

Competitive Salary & Market Leading Benefits Package

We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. 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 the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.

Job Purpose 
You will manage complex EMEA projects in support of our corporate strategy by providing technical and engineering expertise for new products and packaging introductions. You will ensure the plant is capable of manufacturing the final product safely and to an outstanding quality standard to meet the customers’ requirements.
 
Job Responsibilities 
•    Develop & manage clear project plans with scope, budget, timings & identified resources.
•    Manage project risk.
•    Provide guidance on stage gate process, site capabilities, site manufacturing, labelling & filling complexity to achieve efficient sourcing of products.
•    Manage set up/changes of SAP/MES master data changes for new products, raw materials & packaging instructions & data requirements.
•    Encourage best practice project management providing standards, techniques, tools & templates.
•    Stakeholder Management.

Job Requirements 
•    Undergraduate degree BSC/BEng (or equivalent) in Supply Chain, Chemical or Engineering related discipline.
•    Master’s degree in Project Management or an Engineering related discipline (or desirability to work towards the qualification).     
•    Extensive experience in chemical or mechanical construction project management in a fully automated manufacturing environment  
•    Excellent communication, presentation & interpersonal skills.

What Makes You Stand Out
•    Knowledge of complex IT Stack that includes SAP, MES & PCS7 systems. 
•    Understanding of build site design, manufacturing & automation processes.
•    Comfortable managing SAP/MES data changes.
•    Experience in managing factory trials/product scale up processes.
•    Enjoy a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key.

What do we Offer at AkzoNobel 
We offer great personal development opportunities and roles with breadth, depth of scope and impact. We also offer comprehensive packages including:
•    Competitive Salary (depending on experience).
•    25 days holiday excluding bank holidays.
•    Income protection.
•    Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores.
•    Employee Assistance Programme.
•    Employee Life Assurance.
•    Company pension.
•    product discounts.
•    Flexible benefits scheme offering benefits including Gymflex, retail card, dental cover and more!

We have been inventing the future for more than two centuries and need people like you to be part of the team.  Apply online via the link and we will get right back to you.

We are advocates of a healthy work life balance and mental wellbeing. We are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles. 

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: 36691