Coatings Production Leader - Ops Excellence & Growth

AkzoNobel; Huron (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits beginning Day 1

401K retirement savings with 6% match

Annual bonus

Medical insurance with HSA

Generous vacation, personal andholiday

Job summary

AkzoNobel in Huron, OH, is seeking a Production Manager to lead coatings manufacturing operations. The role drives safety, reliability, and eco‑efficiency while mentoring the team and overseeing budgeted activities.

You will collaborate with R&D and cross‑functional teams to deliver new products, implement excellence programs, and ensure effective communication across all organizational levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, engineering, or related field or 6+ years of related manufacturing experience.
• 5+ years of supervisory/management experience.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and people development skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with clear prioritization.
• Effective communicator with all levels of the organization.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office, ERP systems).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to site objectives from a production perspective and align with HSE and site plan.
• Lead an operational excellence agenda to improve safety, reliability, productivity, quality and eco-efficiency.
• Implement ALPS, CoE, and Quality processes per ISC agenda.
• Develop and coach team members to build a capable, engaged workforce.
• Manage human resources, talent management and succession planning.
• Participate in defining and executing investments for production activities and equipment.
• Collaborate with R&D to enable New Product Introductions.
• Lead Tier 2–4 meetings and resolve day-to-day issues at the appropriate level.

Skills

Leadership

Multitasking

Communication

ERP

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, engineering or related field

6+ years paint manufacturing or liquid batch experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

AkzoNobel in Huron, OH, is seeking a Production Manager to lead coatings manufacturing operations. The role drives safety, reliability, and eco‑efficiency while mentoring the team and overseeing budgeted activities.

You will collaborate with R&D and cross‑functional teams to deliver new products, implement excellence programs, and ensure effective communication across all organizational levels.