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Quality Manager

Akzonobel, Slough

Quality Manager

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Akzonobel, Slough

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 22 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: c4af659f1510448da6cc58353180b5f2

Full Job Description

  • The role is the ambassador of the customer at the site.
  • The role leads the site quality function and support in delivering the business objectives and goals.
  • the role is to apply an appropriate level of product and process oversight to ensure product quality and process robustness.
    • Performs the technical due diligence in evaluation phase to approve the appropriate external suppliers.
  • Aligns with the RDI organization for manufacturing process design during early-stage development and Acts as the manufacturing representative.
  • The role leads the Quality Self Improvement program and facilitates customer & certification audits.
  • The role establishes and maintains a quality management system (QMS) which is tailored to the specific site needs as well as to AkzoNobel (AN) and regulatory requirements.
  • The role is to involved in site MOC and approves changes which impact product quality., Responsible for the overall quality control aspects of raw materials, in-process and finished products.
  • Sets quality standards and ensure compliance to the AkzoNobel Standards and guidelines.
  • Sites will exclusively produce and release product based on approved standards.
  • Upon site specific quality issues, the SQM facilitates the RCA (though not necessarily leading it), contains the risks and ensures notification.
    • As complex site, the SQM consults the RQM.
  • Customer complaint investigation, work closely with solution labs and QA to ensure all the customers' quality requirements were controlled.
  • Response to customers on justified complaints is detailed with standard reply form and on time.
  • Corrective actions are assigned, effective and completed on time.
  • Complaint management is effective and conducted in line with standard procedure.
  • Training & competence needs are assessed along with HR at least annually, planned & documented & used for staff development planning.
  • Ensuring that processes needed for the Quality Management system is established, implemented and maintained according to the requirements of AkzoNobel Quality Management system.
  • Regularly assessed of quality issues and compliance with legal requirements, and to determine whether or not the Quality Management System conform to the planned arrangements for the requirements of ISO .
  • Ensure and adhere to the Company policies / guidelines at all times.
  • Manage the hazards by responding effectively to the hazards in HSE&S, collaborate in delivering site HSE&S, Process Safety Management improvement plan., 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.

  • Bachelor degree or above with Chemistry related.
  • Good at oral and writing in English.
  • More than 10 years working experience in quality role.
  • Coating & painting technology and coating & painting production process.
  • Good analytical, problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Familiar with ISO, preferably with Leader Auditor certification
  • Knowledge in ISO / TS and its five core tools such as SPC, FMEA & MSA is preferable.
  • Knowledge in AS is a plus
  • Result orientation.
  • Big team management preferred
  • Project management preferred.

    About AkzoNobel
    • 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.