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Job Description - Vacancies Quality 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.


 


For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com 


 


© 2024 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.


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Purpose of the role


As Quality Manager, you are responsible for ensuring that all products delivered to customers consistently meet agreed quality standards. You play a key role in safeguarding product integrity by leading quality processes, overseeing audits and maintaining certifications. You embed a strong quality culture across the site and drive continuous improvement through the deployment of structured quality management practices.


Key responsibilities


Quality management and compliance



  • Lead and continuously improve the Site Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with ISO9001 and other applicable standards

  • Maintain all required quality certifications and ensure readiness for internal and external audits

  • Prepare, guide and follow up on customer and internal audits


Operational quality control



  • Plan and manage Quality Control resources to meet both internal and external customer expectations

  • Oversee batch testing, product release and periodic product reviews

  • Ensure effective quality control at tolling sites in line with defined inspection plans

  • Monitor batch performance and ensure structured escalation when deviations occur


Continuous improvement and innovation



  • Drive the deployment of ALPS Quality Management processes and principles

  • Work closely with RD&I and Production to integrate quality into the full manufacturing process

  • Support implementation of new technologies such as in line testing to enhance product quality

  • Ensure robust processes are in place for new product introductions and product transfers


Customer focus



  • Collaborate with Sales, Technical teams and Quality Control to monitor customer satisfaction

  • Lead investigations into customer complaints and ensure effective corrective actions and improvement plans


Collaboration and knowledge sharing



  • Actively contribute to the global quality community and share best practices

  • Build strong cross-functional relationships to strengthen end to end quality performance


People leadership and management



  • Inspire and engage the team in line with company purpose, values and leadership behaviours

  • Create a safe and open environment where individuals and teams can perform at their best

  • Set clear objectives, provide constructive feedback and support professional development

  • Build a strong talent pipeline and proactively manage retention and succession

  • Ensure full compliance with HSE, regulatory and company policies

  • Manage budgets responsibly and report progress in a structured and transparent way


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What you bring


Experience and expertise



  • Solid experience in quality management within a manufacturing environment

  • Proven track record in managing quality systems and audits

  • Strong understanding of ISO standards and regulatory requirements


Skills



  • Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities

  • Analytical mindset with a structured approach to problem solving

  • Continuous improvement mindset and ability to drive change

  • Clear communicator with a strong customer focus


Other



  • Fluent in English

  • Comfortable working with standard IT tools such as MS Office


 



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: 54293 


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Akzonobel Corporate

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 Interp...

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