Site Manager, Columbus
Akzo Nobel

AkzoNobel has a passion for paint. We're experts in the proud craft of making paints and coatings, setting the standard in color and protection since 1792. Our world class portfolio of brands - including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon - is trusted by customers around the globe. Headquartered in the Netherlands, we are active in over 150 countries and employ around 34,500 talented people who are passionate about delivering the high-performance products and services our customers expect.

Job Purpose

Contributes to the execution of the established sales, expense, and profitability targets by managing Site Operations and continuously improving the performance of the site's Integrated Supply Chain metrics. Will focus on Metal Coatings business within Industrial Coatings and Research and Development.

Key Accountabilities

• Plans, leads, organizes and controls the delivery (ready to serve) of the site's contribution to business objectives and overall performance in terms of safety, reliability, productivity, service, cost, quality, material/eco-efficiency and community stewardship and provides insights regarding developments based on analysis
• Contributes to the formulation of business objectives from an operations perspective and ensures site capabilities, constraints and HSE considerations are incorporated into integrated business planning
• Ensures Integrated Supply Chain strategy is cascaded to the site organization effectively to ensure appropriate alignment of focus and relevant information and issues are fed back up
• Establishes, achieves, enforces and continuously improves the performance levels for the site in terms of customer service, safety, cost, quality, resource productivity, capital, engagement and eco efficiency and enforces the minimum personal performance level
• Implements and operates the standard Center of Excellence processes for the site consistent with the agreed Integrated Supply Chain functional excellence agenda
• Implements and operates the common HSE platform and identifies and responds effectively to hazards in HSE and security
• Coaches, mentors and develops the site management team members and builds a team which collectively is capable of and fully involved in achieving the task
• Establishes a culture of functional and operational excellence, continuous improvement and accountability, professionalism and commitment to company values and behaviors
• Acts as role model in talent management through developing a strong talent bench for key positions at site, enhancing talent development and engagement levels
• Stimulates talent management by identifying and selecting talents with growth potential and driving exchange of talents across sites with colleague site managers
• Networks with other site managers / stakeholders inside and outside of AkzoNobel to develop and share knowledge, experience, leverage best practice and exchange of/and building talents
• Responsible for the communication and alignment with local union officials
• Ensures the In Control internal process and regulatory and legal compliance
• Serves as the primary point of contact for communications outside of the site; being responsible for maintaining good relationships internal AkzoNobel and with all external bodies (media, attorneys, governmental and regulatory officials, community and business leaders, customers, employer association/association of chemical industry)
• Be familiar with all applicable corporate as well as site policies/procedures with regard to personal conduct/HSE standards and acts in compliance with all regulations

Level of Autonomy

• Works closely with the relevant stakeholders to ensure matrix structure operates efficiently
• Acts as an ambassador and encouraging talent processes and engagement
• Ensures a job profile is in place, sets objectives for team members, reviews development and provides clear, open and constructive feedback on performance combined with the appropriate actions
• Strengthens the talent pipeline by developing talent and regularly assesses and discusses talent and internal movement. Continuously monitors and evaluates retention risk
• Stimulates, manages and follows through on employee engagement and builds on the workforce to reflect the societies and markets in which we do business (Diversity and Inclusion)
• Creates an open environment in the team where all people can perform at their best and stimulates the development of others and ensures an engaged finance team
• Ensures reporting line is fully informed and acts in line with HSE and Compliance regulations
• Manages and plans relevant (departmental) budget and proactively manages the costs
• Reports on progress on a continuous base

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field
• 10 years' related experience and background in manufacturing; experience in chemical or coatings manufacturing preferred
• 5 years' experience managing a medium to large size site
• Ability to manage large team independently with cross functional communications and collaboration, locally and regionally, such as Integrated Supply Chain/commercial teams, legal and compliance, internal and external customers, etc.
• Experience managing large capital expenditure projects
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and customer relationship management software to include SAP
• Fluent in English to include verbal and written communication skills

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AkzoNobel is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable laws, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Requisition ID: 14399

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Nearest Major Market: Columbus
Nearest Secondary Market: Dublin

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