Process and Continuous Improvement Practitioner

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.

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1) Job purpose

• Adapt manufacturing processes to production equipment and carry out method studies to improve working practices.
• Master and monitor inspection/measurement resources and monitoring devices used within the ANC Morocco Group.
• Perform bacteriological controls, follow up tests, and provide production support.
• Implement the ALPS continuous improvement system at site level.

2) Responsibilities

Methods & bacteriology

• Conduct and follow up method studies related to:
  • Adapting manufacturing processes to production equipment.
  • Determining the equipment and conditions required for each manufacturing step.
  • Preparing the manufacturing follow-up file (process tracking file).
  • Writing a report at the end of each study.
  • Validating results with the Methods Manager.
  • Supporting operators during implementation of manufacturing processes.
  • Performing in-process controls for industrialization trials.
  • Filing and archiving method study documentation.
• Carry out industrialization studies for new raw materials.
• Provide support to Production:
  • Address issues encountered when implementing manufacturing processes.
  • Provide daily assistance to Production to contribute to achieving defined objectives.
  • Study/optimize workstation organization.
  • Implement and monitor process control charts.
• Ensure bacteriology activities:
  • Bacteriological testing of all water-based products (Easicult test) according to the defined program.
  • Perform critical contamination testing on Module 1 equipment (disperser, tank/storage area, packaging lines, etc.).
  • Record contamination test results.
  • Display/post results of critical contamination tests.

Continuous improvement (CI)

• Promote and support a structured approach to problem-solving.
• Implement and sustain MDI meetings and ensure their assessment/evaluation.
• Implement and sustain the 5S system at workstations.
• Prioritize and execute improvement activities.
• Develop and expand local capabilities in applying CI tools and methods (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Deploy and sustain the ALPS manufacturing program, including a coaching structure to drive CI initiatives and ensure improvements last.
• Review the ALPS operational framework (goals & targets, KPIs, operational processes, people) to ensure compliance with appropriate standards.
• Manage own improvement projects that add value to the organization.
• Build a network within AkzoNobel’s CI community; share ideas, issues, and opportunities to improve performance and problem-solving across the business, and encourage others to do the same.
• Inspire engagement with AkzoNobel’s mission, vision, strategy, core principles, values, and leadership behaviors.
• Report progress on an ongoing basis.

3) Role requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Bac+3) in Process Engineering or Chemical Engineering.
• 1–4 years of experience in the chemical industry.
• Knowledge of measurement instruments and techniques; legal metrology organization; relevant national and international official bodies; manufacturing processes and production equipment.
• Knowledge of statistics and project management.
• Proficiency with office tools/software (MS Office).
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to manage priorities.
• Teamwork capability.
• Customer- and results-oriented.
• Commitment to meeting obligations/deadlines.
• Methodical, accurate, rigorous, responsive; analytical mindset and initiative.
• English proficiency (written and spoken).

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: 51918