Manufacturing Manager to AkzoNobel Adhesives

Do you feel passion for the technical and chemical industry? Are you a natural leader that builds trust through role modelling and clear leadership? Do you want to work in a global company on a strategically important site for our Adhesives business? Then you may be our new Production Manager!

What you will do?
In the role as Production Manager you will be responsible for three production plants - Resin, Formalin and the Technical plant. Soon we will be starting a couple of new investment projects where you will play an important role for the future development of these projects.

As Production Manager you will represent the production unit at site and have the overall responsibility for such as production, quality, personnel, Health & Safety etc. You will contribute to setting goals and budget, drive the execution and follow up of the outcome. Together with leaders from other functions you will be part of the site´s management team.


Your main tasks will also be to:
• To lead and develop the Resin, Formalin and Technical plant together with respectively department supervisor
• Lead and ensure that Daily Operational Review are conducted effectively and day-to-day problems are solved and contained
• Responsible for maintaining and developing production resources in line with business and HSE&S needs, including personnel, equipment, process and technology
• Deputy for the Site Manager of Akzo Nobel Adhesives in Kristinehamn

You will be part of wonderful and committed people who strives for great performance!

Who you are?
You are holding a relevant degree from a post-secondary education with 5+ years of relevant working experience in similar managerial/leading positions, or a closely related area. Experience in project management is of advantage, as well as experience in continuous improvement tools such as Lean, Six Sigma or other continuous Improvement methodologies.


To be successful in this role we believe you are a highly engaged, down to earth person that can make things happen. You are driven by new challenges with strong interest in people management, with the ability to motivate and coach your team members.


As a person you are independent, have self-discipline and have a structure in your way of working. You understand the importance of planning your activities, as well as reporting the outcome of them. Team player and good at building long term relationships are other words that describes you.

Fluent in Swedish and English, both written and spoken, is a must.

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 whom share your attitude and enthusiasm. Welcome to us!
For more information about our adhesives business, visit https://woodadhesives.akzonobel.com

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, then take the step and submit your application already today for your chance to work together with us.

This is a permanent position and you will be reporting to Site Manager.

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