Coatings Quality Lead: ISO & Continuous Improvement

AkzoNobel; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits start day 1

401K with company match

Medical insurance with HSA

Generous vacation and holidays

Parental leave after 1 year

Diversity & Inclusion networks

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

AkzoNobel in Michigan is seeking a Quality Control Supervisor for Coatings Manufacturing to lead lab personnel, oversee testing of raw materials and in-process checks, and ensure ISO9001 compliance. You will drive continuous improvement and participate in 8D investigations to uphold product quality.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in production/manufacturing/quality, with strong leadership and proficiency in SAP, Excel and MS Office tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from a 4 year college or university is required.
• 5+ years of production/manufacturing/quality experience.
• Knowledge of quality assurance lab activities and procedures, technical knowledge of coatings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lab personnel and oversee quality testing (raw materials, in-process, and finished products).
• Maintain calibration/verification procedures and ensure ISO9001 compliance.
• Ensure inspection plans, panel standards, and wet standards are maintained and updated.
• Coordinate scale-up with MET, Production, and RDI to ensure right-first-time releases.
• Lead quality process confirmation and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure incoming materials meet quality standards.
• Prepare reports and documentation; calculate metrics such as Cost of Quality.
• Assist with complaints and 8D investigations related to product quality.
• Provide technical support to customers, suppliers, sales and internal teams.
• Develop and motivate the team, manage budget decisions, and maintain safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Quality assurance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree (4-year)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

AkzoNobel in Michigan is seeking a Quality Control Supervisor for Coatings Manufacturing to lead lab personnel, oversee testing of raw materials and in-process checks, and ensure ISO9001 compliance. You will drive continuous improvement and participate in 8D investigations to uphold product quality.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in production/manufacturing/quality, with strong leadership and proficiency in SAP, Excel and MS Office tools.