Quality Specialist

AkzoNobel, Inc; Huron (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting Day 1

401K retirement savings with 6% match

Medical insurance with HSA

Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits

Generous vacation, sick and holidaypay

Paid Parental leave

Career growth opportunities

Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks

Employee referral bonus

Employee appreciation days

Job summary

AkzoNobel is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to support the site Quality Management System, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role collaborates across teams to ensure ISO standards are implemented and maintained.

Strong writing and analytical skills are essential for documenting procedures and actions. Responsibilities include training, root-cause analysis, supplier performance, and QA lab support, with a focus on maintaining certification and process excellence within

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma with 3–5 years in Quality; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and MSA
• Strong communication and technical writing skills
• Experience with ISO 9001 / ISO 22000 and auditing
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and ERP systems
• Ability to multitask and balance priorities

Responsibilities

• Support the site Quality Management System and document control per ISO standards
• Act as site auditor for ISO 9001 and ISO 22000
• Lead continuous improvement and quality processes aligned with site goals
• Provide training and guidance on quality requirements
• Assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions and verify effectiveness
• Support measurement system improvements
• Document control: create, review or update SOPs and forms
• Assist with supplier performance monitoring and corrective actions
• Assist with QC lab testing when needed

Skills

Statistical analysis

MSA

Communication

Technical writing

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Quality auditing

Root cause analysis

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in chemistry, engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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.

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

© 2026 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.

Job Purpose

Responsible for supporting Quality Management efforts by monitoring compliance, investigating issues, improving processes, and helping ensure internal standards are met. Support the Quality Manager in implementing the ISO 22000 standard, preparing for the certification audit, obtaining certification, and maintaining site certification. Understanding and maintaining the Quality Management System is critical in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Support implementation of the site Quality Management System and document control per Global Quality GSOPs, ISO9001 and ISO 22000 standards.
• Act as a site auditor per ISO9001 and ISO 22000 standards.
• Implement continuous improvement and quality processes for site consistent with the site goals and objectives.
• Assist with providing training and guidance to the site team to ensure requirements of the quality system are understood and implemented for their respective area.
• Assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions. Verify effectiveness of corrective/preventative actions.
• Support measurement system improvements
• Identify, document, and track nonconforming issues
• Support document control: create, review or update SOP’s, work instructions, forms, etc.
• Assist with supplier performance monitoring and corrective actions
• Assist with QC lab testing, when needed

Job Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma or GED with 3-5 years’ experience in Quality. Associate or bachelor’s degree in chemistry, engineering, or other related field from four-year college or university preferred
• Candidate should show proficiency in statistical analysis/MSA skills and commitment to continuous improvement
• Candidate will be able to be an effective communicator with all levels of the organization (employees, managers, customers)
• Candidate will have strong technical writing skills (Standard Operating Procedures, Training Documents, etc.)
• Candidate must have strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, ERP systems, etc.)
• Candidate must have quality auditing experience. Experience with ISO9001/ISO 22000 and Auditing ISO9001:2015/ ISO22000 is a plus
• Candidate will be able to multitask and balance priorities
• Candidate will have familiarity with quality assurance principles and practices, including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.

Rewards & Benefits

Base salary range for this role is: $70,000 to $80,000. Annual bonus upto 5%.

This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

• Benefits starting Day 1
• 401K retirement savings with 6% company match
• Medical insurance with HSA
• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits
• Generous vacation, sick and holiday pay
• Paid Parental leave
• Career growth opportunities
• Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks
• Employee referral bonus
• Employee appreciation days

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.