Quality Manager

**About AkzoNobel**

**About the role**:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced **Quality Manager** to join our team in **Sunshine North, Australia**. Reporting to the Site Manager, you will be responsible for managing and developing the site’s quality systems and procedures. Your role will ensure that we manufacture and supply quality products to our customers across several markets, including Coil, Packaging, Wood, Marine Protective and Yacht coatings, Decorative, and Powder Coatings.

**What you will do**:

- Plan, lead, organise, and control the delivery of the Quality department’s contributions to the site’s objectives. Focus on safety, quality, service, and cost.
- Identify and respond effectively to hazards in safety, health, security, and environment. Ensure the well-being of people, plant, and procedures.
- Walk the talk by living the AkzoNobel values. Work across functions to drive the site and AN strategy for improved performance.
- Ensure ISC strategy is cascaded to the quality team effectively. Align focus and escalate issues to senior management as needed.
- Support site efforts to create a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, accountability, and professionalism.
- Develop a strong talent bench for key positions. Enhance talent development and engagement.
- Investigate and report technical/non-technical complaints. Implement corrective actions to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Develop and maintain the site’s Quality System in line with external standards and internal requirements.

**What we are looking for**:

- Tertiary qualifications in Chemistry (or related fields).
- Previous experience in laboratory or Quality Control role (preferably in a manufacturing environment).
- exceptional leadership and communication skills.
- a passion for leading based on critical characteristics, measurement system analysis, design of experiments, process capability, lean, six sigma, monitoring, and value streams
- able to work independently, possess strong team-building skills, demonstrate analytical and complex problem-solving abilities.
- be proficient with MS operating systems and software.
- have competence in statistical analysis.

**In return we at AkzoNobel can offer a range of benefits**:

- Career Pathway and Training: As a Global company, we're committed to helping you reach your career goals. We offer training and development opportunities that open doors to your next steps.
- Performance Bonuses: Don't settle for the ordinary. You have the potential to earn more with performance bonuses on top of your base salary
- Let Akzo Nobel, help you meet your health goals: Your health matters to us. Enjoy a free annual flu vaccination and financial support for health and wellbeing programs of your choice each year.
- Want to stretch your dollar further? Enjoy our employee benefits on discounted private health insurance with Bupa and free access for you and your family on our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), that include discount on retail goods and services.
- Looking for more perks? Join us to find out more

**Why Join Us?**

At AkzoNobel, we value innovation, excellence, and teamwork. You will have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, drive continuous improvement projects, and contribute to the success of our operations. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a chance to make a significant impact in the coatings industry.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Supplementary Pay:

- Performance bonus

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person