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Quality Support Specialist - Coatings Job in Columbus, Ohio US

Quality Support Specialist - Coatings

Akzo Nobel - Columbus, OH

Posted: 12/3/2025 - Expires: 1/2/2026

Job ID: 292950005

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Job Description

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

Manage customer complaint process from start to finish. Includes investigation, reporting, monitoring, ongoing communication, resolution, target adjustments, data analysis and root cause analysis. As time permits, evaluate raw materials (SQA) and support shift supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty safely, satisfactorily, and in a timely manner.
* Respond promptly and professionally to customer complaints via different communication channels (e.g., phone, email, virtual visits) while demonstrating empathy and understanding.
* Conduct thorough and detailed investigations to identify the root cause of the customer complaint, utilizing problem-solving skills to identify appropriate solutions and analyzing all available information/documentation and collaborating with relevant departments as necessary.
* Assess complaints received against established quality standards, policies, and procedures, ensuring that all responses align with company values and customer satisfaction goals.
* Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product development, quality control, and operations, to address customer concerns and implement effective corrective actions.
* Develop and execute appropriate resolution plans for each complaint, utilizing problem-solving skills to provide fair and effective solutions that meet and/or exceed customer expectations.
* Document all customer complaints in a detailed and accurate manner, maintaining an organized and up-to-date complaint tracking system. Prepare regular reports summarizing complaint patterns, trends, and potential areas for improvement.
* Provide prompt and professional responses to customer complaints, demonstrating empathy, understanding, and a commitment to problem resolution by taking ownership of customer complaints from initiation to resolution, ensuring timely follow-up and effective communication

throughout the process.
* Identify recurring customer complaints or emerging issues and communicate them to the relevant teams for proactive resolution.
* Analyze complaint data to identify trends and suggest improvements in products, processes, and customer service to reduce the occurrence of complaints.
* Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of company products, policies, and procedures to accurately address customer inquiries and complaints.
* Collaborate with the quality team to implement and monitor quality improvement programs, providing insights and suggestions based on customer feedback.

Job Requirements


* Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, Quality Assurance, Chemistry, Engineering or other science- related field or a combination of a high school diploma and equivalent work experience in a technical environment with a quality focus is preferred.
* Proven experience in customer service or complaint handling roles, preferab

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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
Job Reference Code
N/A
Salary
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Licenses / Certifications:
N/A
Display Recommended WorkKeys®Recommended WorkKeys®:
Applied Math: 4
Graphic Literacy: 4

Workplace Documentation: 4