Continuous Improvement Manager to AkzoNobel

Do you share our passion for continuous improvement? Can you bring a positive attitude and an ambitious mindset to lead and influence by CI?

We are currently seeking our new Continous Improvement Manager (CIM) to AkzoNobel’s site in Kristinehamn. This is an exciting opportunity within an exciting company going for a journey working with continuous improvement (CI). For the right person we can offer great possibilities and challenges within CI.

AkzoNobel is implementing ALPS (AkzoNobel Leading Performance Systems), ensuring company-wide standardized processes, a culture of continuous improvement, process-centric behaviors, company values and required capabilities. ALPS focus on Manufacturing (mainly production, maintenance, technology, QC), Supply Chain, Procurement, HSE and Engineering.

What you will do?
As CIM you support the business by leading and drive CI and operational excellence initiatives focusing on both technical and non-technical aspects at the site. The CIM will initially focus on to organize and plan the continued implementation of ALPS to ensure it fully and successfully is absorbed into our daily work. As CIM you will take an important role in visualizing the profits of working with CI, and also in proving the value it brings for the organization. You will support, coach and do trainings for all site employees at all levels within the organization.

Who you are?
To be successful in this position we believe that you have an analytical and structured mindset and way of working. You are a good team player with networking skills and the ability to communicate on all levels in the organization. You are able to drive change and improvements with high engagement in the organization. We believe you enjoy working in high pace in a changing environment.

We also see that you have following qualifications:
• BSc, or preferable MSc within technical, business or economic field
• 5+ years relevant working experience in an operational role, e.g production, maintenance, logistics, process engineering, continuous improvement
• Experience in change processes; Lean and/or Six Sigma implementations or similar is desirable
• Experience in continuous improvement tools such as Lean, Six Sigma or other continuous Improvement methodologies and tools
• Strong capability within project management
• Fluent in Swedish and English (both written and spoken)

Why should you work at AkzoNobel?
At AkzoNobel we offer a warm and inclusive atmosphere where we work together as one to reach our goal of being the reference in color and protection. With focus on diversity and innovation we actively work with our co-workers for you to thrive and continuously develop. This is also the basis to why we were appointed one of Sweden’s Career companies 2021. We offer you an international environment where you will take on rewarding and challenging projects that will broaden your senses and challenge you. You will work with competent and like-minded colleagues who share your attitude and enthusiasm. Welcome to us!

Your application
We welcome people from all different backgrounds who see sustainability, safety and innovation as important principles. If you have a passion for paint, take the opportunity and submit your application already today for your chance to work together with us! We go through the application continuously. We do not accept applications via email or phone.

For additional information about the vacancy, please contact Ann Gustafsson, Site Manager, +46 550 888 08


AkzoNobel has a passion for paint. We’re experts in the proud craft of making paints and coatings, setting the standard in color and protection since 1792. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Nordsjö, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. In the Nordics we have commercial operations in all countries, production and development (R&D) sites in Sweden and employee around 1 200 people. Headquartered in the Netherlands, we are active in over 150 countries and employ around 32,000 talented people who are passionate about delivering the high-performance products and services our customers expect. For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com

AkzoNobel Adhesives AB in Kristinehamn has since 1962 developed, produced, marketed and distributed wood adhesives and resin systems for furniture, flooring and constructions. AkzoNobel Adhesives AB is part of AkzoNobel’s global Wood Coatings Strategic Marketing Unit, recognized as a leading global supplier of about 120 000 ton industrial custom-formulated coatings, finishes and wood adhesives per year to customers in Europe, North America, South America, South Africa and Asia.