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Quality Assurance Manager Job in Huron, Ohio US

Quality Assurance Manager

Akzo Nobel - Huron, OH

Posted: 10/12/2025 - Expires: 11/11/2025

Job ID: 292742580

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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

Responsible for quality control, quality assurance, management systems, and certifications to meet the business objectives at the site. Assists in guiding fellow site management team members in developing a quality culture. Ensure implementation of policies, yearly improvement targets, and best practices to contribute to the development of site policy and strategic objective execution.

Key Responsibilities

* Contribute to the formulation of site and quality department objectives. Ensure site capabilities, constraints and HSE considerations are incorporated into the site plan.

* Develop and implement the site Quality Management System and document control per Global Quality GSOPs and ISO9000 standards.

* Act as the site lead auditor, both internal and external, per Global safety and ISO9000 standards.

* Implement continuous improvement and quality processes for site consistent with the agreed ISC functional excellence agenda.

* Directly manage a team consisting of QC technicians and continuous improvement specialist through (SMART) objective setting, regular reviews, and clear feedback.

* Coordinate with RD&I to enable new product introductions and/or changing specifications. Responsible for the correct specifications and inspection plans in SAP

* Provide training and guidance to the site team to ensure requirements of the quality system are understood and implemented for their respective area.

* Ensure site-related customer complaints are thoroughly investigated and documented. Ensure that any associated corrective actions resulting from the complaint are completed in a timely manner.

* Manage and plan relevant budgets and proactively manages costs.

* Ensure customer requirements for all manufactured goods are met and own the retain management process for relevant products.

* Coordinate the Calibration Program, including any Measurement System Analysis studies as required

* Responsible for the Site Supplier Quality Notification process

Level of autonomy

Total autonomy and responsibility for the actions and decisions of the Quality team. Supported by the Site Management team. May occasionally present to colleagues above and outside of the site. May be asked to fill in for Site Manager duties on occasion.

Job Requirements

* Bachelor's degree in chemistry, engineering, or other related field from four-year college or university

* 5+ years of paint manufacturing or liquid batch manufacturing experience

* Experience with ISO9000 and Auditing ISO9001:2015

* Statistical analysis/MSA skills and commitment to continuous improvement

* Effective leadership, interpersonal skills, performance management, and people development skills required

* Effective communicator with all levels of the organization (employees, managers, customers)

* Intermediate to advanced computer sk

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Job Summary

Employment Type:
Full Time Employee
Job type:
Regular Employment
Skill Based Partner:
No
Education Level:
High school graduate
Work Days:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
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Licenses / Certifications:
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Display Recommended WorkKeys®Recommended WorkKeys®:
Applied Math: 5
Graphic Literacy: 5

Workplace Documentation: 5