Production Supervisor

AkzoNobel; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading paints and coatings company is seeking a Production Leader to oversee operational activities in Leeds. This role involves managing production processes, driving improvements in quality and efficiency, and leading a team to meet corporate standards. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and possess strong leadership and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering or related fields.
• 1-2 years of experience in a related industry (Chemical plant preferred).
• Knowledge in production and quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead production and operational activities to meet efficiency and quality standards.
• Assist in systemizing production activities and managing resources.
• Co-develop plans for improvement in quality, costs, HSE, and service.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Lean

5S

TPM

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Since , 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 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.

• This role is to lead all production and operational activities, supervising staff, organizing and monitoring work flow , and ensuring company standards of efficiency and quality.
• Planning and coordinating work schedules, assignments and production processes to meet production goals
• Manage plant manufacturing assets, driving improvement in costs, quality and productivity.
• Provide leadership for the successful in operation & manufacturing

Key Accountabilities

• Assist Production manager to systemize and controls production related activities at the site to meet objectives and budgets with regard to quality, costs and service.
• Contributes to successful product volume reallocations and SQCDP KPIs.
• Co-develops and executes plans related to improving quality, costs, HSE and service in conjunction with the Site Management Team.
• Participates in the definition of investments for production related activities and equipment.
• Works with RD&I to enable New Product Initiatives, of which product responsibility is accepted from RD&I after three successful batches.
• Calls-off all required non-product related resources (Site Operation Consumable & Services and real estate including facilities).

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Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering or related fields.
• New graduated or 1-2 years of experience of related industry experience. (Experience in Chemical plant will be advantaged)
• Knowledge in production management, quality management systems, SAP, Lean, 5S, TPM knowledge will be advantaged.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate employees at all levels.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, multitasking, organizational skills, analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interface with all levels of personnel from workers to top management.
• Excellent ability to manage time and resources to meet deadlines.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Able to work in shift pattern (Day/Night)

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.