AkzoNobel

Manage site operations to meet safety, quality, and productivity targets, develop talent, and ensure compliance with regulations. | Requires 10+ years in manufacturing, managing large teams, and a degree in Chemical Engineering or related field, with experience in large CapEx projects. | 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 © 2024 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved. Job Purpose Contributes to the achievement of established sales, expense, and profitability targets by effectively managing site operations and continuously improving performance against the site’s ISC metrics, with a focused emphasis on the Vehicle Refinish and Commercial Vehicle Coatings businesses. Key Responsibilities • Plans, leads, organizes & 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 ISC 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 ALPS CoE processes for the site consistent with the agreed ISC functional excellence agenda. • Implements and operates the common HSE platform and identifies and respond effectively to hazards in HSE and security. • Coaches, mentors and develops the site management team members and build 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. Job Requirements • 10+ years of related experience and background in manufacturing • 5+ years experience managing a medium to large size site • Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering or related field • Experience managing large CapEx projects • Fluent English verbal and written • Familiar with use of current computing systems i.e. Microsoft and SAP • Ability to manage large team independently with cross functional communications and collaboration, locally and regionally, with i.e. isc/commercial teams, legal and compliance, internal and external customers etc. 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 (D&I). • 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. Rewards and Benefits • The starting salary range for this Site Manager is $160K-$178K annually depending on experience. • 401K retirement savings with a 6% company match • Medical insurance with HSA • Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits • Generous vacation, sick, and holiday pay • Short & Long-term disbility • Paid Parental Leave • Career growth opportunities • Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks • Employee referral bonus 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. Requisition ID: 51368 Nearest Major Market: Detroit

Develop and implement product marketing strategies, analyze market and customer data, support sales teams, and manage marketing campaigns and brand positioning. | Bachelor’s degree plus 8+ years of sales/marketing or business management experience, strong communication and leadership skills, and ability to work cross-divisionally. | 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 © 2024 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved. Job Purpose • Works with Regional Product Marketing Manager to develop and implement PCU strategies with related key tactical actions by translating segment strategies, market research, and customer requirements • Leads Commercial marketing activities which enable the execution of the regional segment initiatives and plans Key Responsibilities • Analyses market data and generates Market Insights to support/identify key segment opportunities including inputs to the Stage gate process • Researches and analyses customers to fit with segment and regional strategies • Works with the sales teams tracking projects and customers through CRM • Analyses, researches and maintains data about local competitors, in conjunction with sales to better understand our competitive advantage • Works with the Regional Product Marketing Manager to develop and execute strategic PCU plans • Liaises with the sales team to develop, in coordination with BU Marketing Communications team, relevant marketing campaigns which support the execution of the regional Market Segment tactical plan • Identifies key sales activity for the region and participates in key trade shows and customer events. Creates presentations and scripts and co-ordinates the correct personnel • Supports the management of brand positioning and brand architecture within guidelines • With the support of the BU Marketing Communications team, develops and executes communication plan for the region • Facilitates the creation and execution of marketing promotion plans for new product launches (non-PR related aspects) including sales tools, ensuring they comply with brand guidelines • Supports Marketing and Sales Excellence initiatives in the region • Management of content and analysis of activity for regional digital tools • Be familiar with all applicable corporate and site policies/procedures with regard to personal conduct, HSE standards and always in compliance with all applicable regulations Job Requirements Behavioral Competencies • Showcase organizational acumen • Solid interpersonal and influencing ability • Proactive, robust and pragmatic approach • Problem solving approach Experience And Requirements • Minimum of Bachelor’s degree plus 8+ years of sales/marketing or business management experience (MBA preferred) • Ideally solid experience in marketing with diversity of experience within various areas of marketing • Ability to lead a diverse, cross-divisional network to achieve business results • Proven ability to identify business opportunities and develop appropriate plans and relationships that deliver results within a diverse and challenging business climate • Excellent communication, interpersonal, influencing and presentation skills Rewards & Benefits Base salary range for this role is: $120,000 to $130,000. 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 beginning Day 1 • 401K retirement savings with 6% company match • Up to 15% annual bonus- Short Term Incentive • Medical insurance with HSA • Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits • Generous vacation, personal and holiday pay • Paid Parental leave • Tuition Reimbursement • Career growth opportunities on a regional and global scale • Active Diversity and Inclusion Networks • Employee referral bonus Competencies Accepting Direction Accepting Responsibility Acquiring Information 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. Requisition ID: Nearest Major Market: Columbus