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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Site Quality Manager
Felling, Gateshead NE10 0JY

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 drive customer satisfaction by ensuring that products delivered to clients meet agreed quality standards as well as making sure quality management systems are embedded within site operations and quality certifications are maintained at our Felling plant. 

Job Responsibilities 
•    Effectively plan & control our QC resource to ensure internal and external customer needs are met.
•    Manage the Site Quality Management System & the certification to ISO9001, amongst other specific business standards and external certifications. 
•    Ensure all site documents are kept up to date & maintained.
•    Manage the processes related to the final batch testing of all relevant products.
•    Ensure right first time & batch cycle time reduction. 
•    Collaborate with RD&I to ensure New Product Introduction procedures to production are in place & followed. 
•    Prepare & guide internal & customer audits.
•    Ensure the calibration of equipment within the manufacturing facilities & laboratories is actioned. 
•    Drive root cause investigations & problem solving to ensure preventative/corrective actions are implemented. 

Job Requirements 
•    Extensive experience in quality management in a manufacturing environment.
•    Experience of continuous & process improvement in a commercial environment.
•    Quality Assurance auditor training to ISO9001 Lead Auditor.
•    Understanding & application of Six Sigma methodology.

What Makes You Stand Out
•    Enjoys a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key.
•    Excellent communication, report writing & interpersonal skills.
•    Good at building relationships.
•    Some HSE knowledge particularly reference to audits/auditing.

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.

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: 36555