Quality Control Supervisor - Coatings Manufacturing

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.

About the role

Supervise Quality Control personnel to ensure Product Quality and customer satisfaction. Make sure all products released from the Quality Control lab meet customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Lab personnel in all Quality testing, including Raw materials, semi-finished production, and in-process checks
• Maintain calibration/verification procedures and ensure proper testing in regards to ISO9001 standard
• Ensure proper inspection plans, panel standards, and wet standards are properly maintained and updated
• Involve and confirm the scale-up process with MET, Production, and RDI to ensure products released for full-scale production are Right First Time and meet customer requirements
• Quality Process confirmation program to enhance compliance and reduce risk of Quality issues
• Collaborate with Suppliers to ensure incoming material meets Quality Standards
• Maintain technical information by preparing required reports and appropriate documentation; calculate metrics including Cost of Quality
• Assist with complaint and 8D investigations as relates to Product Quality
• Provide technical assistance and information to Customers, Suppliers, Sales, and Internal departments to ensure product quality
• Select, develop, and motivate by training, setting goals, monitoring, and appraising performance to establish and maintain a competent workforce
• Involved in Continuous Improvement and ALPS initiatives as they relate to Quality
• Manage Out-of-spec product releases with proper waiver approvals
• Manage safety and environmental regulations by ensuring that standards, policies, and procedures are adhered to in compliance with corporate, federal, state, and local requirements
• Maintain a safe working environment by cleaning and maintaining laboratory and equipment; maintain 5S standards
• Run Quality reports in SAP, utilizing SPC or statistical methods

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year college or university is required
• Knowledge of quality assurance lab activities and procedures, technical knowledge of coatings
• 5+ years of production/manufacturing/quality experience
• 3+ years of supervisory experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and SAP
• Strong leadership and communication skills with ability to lead and motivate a team

Pay

Base salary range for this role is $85,000 to $95,000.

Benefits

• Benefits start on day 14
• 401K retirement savings with 6% company match
• Medical insurance with HSA
• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits
• Generous vacation, sick, and holiday pay
• Short & Long-term disability
• Paid Parental leave after 1 year
• Career growth opportunities
• Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks
• Employee referral bonus