Production Manager

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 Marshall, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. Headquartered in the Netherlands - Amsterdam, we operate in over 80 countries and employ around 35,000 talented people who are passionate about delivering the high-performance products and services our customers expect.

AkzoNobel with Marshall which is the leading brand in the market of Turkey have been coloring life with its global technology and experience with improved products and services since 1954.

AkzoNobel Marshall Paints Turkey is looking for a Production Manager who will be able to work with a strong desire for development and execution of our manufacturing strategy. 

Qualifications

•       Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, chemical engineering or equivalent), MBA degree is preferred,

•       10 years of experience in manufacturing environment with a minimum 5-year team management experience,

•       Excellent communication & Leadership skills,

•       Experience in Lean Manufacturing & 6 Sigma methods (Preferably certified Green or Black Belt),

•       Knowledge on batch processes, Process Safety, Change Management,

•       An analytical mind with HSE, customer and result orientation,

•       Supply Chain & Planning and Warehouse Management experience,

•       Knowledge on financial concept, budgeting and P&L,

•       Able to operate in a cross-cultural and complex matrix environment,

•       Project management experience.

Job Description

•       Reporting to Site Manager, manage and control production processes including Manufacturing, Filling, Raw Material Warehouses and in site logistics,

•       Maintain highest standards of safety, quality and productivity on the production shop floor,

•       Deliver KPI’s in safety, quality, delivery and cost through execution of key projects, programs through engaging the team,

•       Assuming responsibility for the production budgets both OPEX and CAPEX,

•       Demonstrating an example as a lean leader for eliminating waste, promoting continuous improvement mindset and deeply embedding AkzoNobel Leading Performance System in all areas of production,

•       Ensuring that AkzoNobel Safety, Health and Environment guidelines are implemented both in Occupational and Process Safety,

•       Liaising among different departments, e.g. Suppliers, Planning, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Safety Healthy Environment, Marketing and Lean Managers,

•       Take a key role in plant management team to deliver value to business through manufacturing operations,

•       Define development & engagement plan for production team to create efficient and motivated team,

•       Plan and execute strategical and technological investments in accordance with AkzoNobel Company Strategy and Global Project & Engineering Center and Local Engineering Department,

•       Commitment of annual / seasonal capacity of plant with Regional Planning Team, Optimize capacity utilization and short-term production scheduling,

•       Contribution to asset maintenance planning & execution activities,

•       Ensure compliance to legal, technical and quality standards, customer requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.