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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Production Supervisor 
Felling, Tyne & Wear NE10 0JY

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 
•    Responsible for providing direction and support for the Production department to drive continuous improvement of the shift teams in terms of Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery as well as coach reports to maximise their effectiveness.

Job Responsibilities 
•    Co-ordinate and prioritise work for the team members in line with internal and external customer requirements.
•    Actively participate in HSE&S, quality, and sustainability risk reduction programmes.
•    Ensure HSE & quality standards are maintained.
•    Lead by example and ensure the department works to agreed and documented standard operating procedures to ensure world class safety and quality are maintained.
•    Ensure manufacturing shifts are adequately resourced & manufacturing targets are achieved. 
•    Review daily/weekly production schedules to ensure optimum service levels & maximum asset utilisation. 
•    Ensure that shifts collaborate effectively to guarantee optimal performance in executing production plans.
•    Identify any production issues & help resolve problems. 
•    Nurture & develop your team.
•    Communicate & cascade team objectives.
•    Optimise and continuously seek to improve processes & equipment using Continuous Improvement principles and tools.
•    Work proactively with the Manufacturing Manager in achievement of production and business targets/KPI’s in HSE&S, Cost Control, Machine performance & productivity, 5S & Housekeeping, Quality, Waste & Losses
•    Act as a Permit to Work (PTW) authorized person for manufacturing areas.
•    Act as a Site Incident Controller (SIC).

Job Requirements 
•    Experience of production within the process industry.
•    Experience coaching & developing teams.
•    Comfortable guiding teams through Continuous Improvement Projects or completing multiple Quick Kaizen type activities.
•    Good knowledge of ICT.

What Makes You Stand Out
•    Relevant knowledge within the area of HSE&S.
•    Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
•    Enjoys 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: 37298