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Production Supervisor

AkzoNobel
Reading, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/27/2026
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

Ensures that production is carried out as effective and efficient as possible, in accordance with quality, HSE and other established procedures and standards.

This position will be required to work a rotational shift (A/B) (1st and 2nd shifts)

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensures production is carried out according to production planning and ensures production priorities are being followed.
  • Ensures all site safety rules are strictly followed to that no injuries occur and looks for root cause for all incidents and near misses.
  • Ensures all process quality checks are being performed in accordance with established procedures.
  • Accounts for proper allocation of man hours.
  • Communicates targets and continuously measures and communicates status against these targets.
  • Monitors the technical state of installations and take appropriate actions to resolve issues together with Maintenance and Engineering department.
  • Resolves short term quality issues together with Quality department, initiate structural problem solving of quality issues.
  • Works with the Quality Department to determine new ways to ensure high quality products.
  • Works with CI and Shift Supervisors to implement (lean) tools to improve production efficiency, reduce costs and reduce waste.
  • Inputs on CI/ ALPS projects and takes action to support (new) management initiatives.
  • Investigate Root Cause Analysis utilizing PGR’s.
  • Coaches Team Leaders for performing their roles, amongst others to lead daily effective team meetings and ensure daily situational problem solving.
  • Is familiar and complies with all the applicable corporate as well as site and laboratory policies/procedures with regard to personal conduct, HSE and Product Safety & Regulatory Affairs (PSRA) standards.

Job Requirements

Essential Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential qualification satisfactorily.

  • Ability to read, comprehend and follow safety instructions and safety guidelines
  • Ability to lift and handle containers such as 5 gallon pails up to 75 lbs, 60 lb bags of pigment or maneuvering drums up to 900 lbs
  • Must have effective interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to multi-task and balance priorities
  • Dedicated and committed safety leadership and presence
  • Ability to climb stairs wearing steel-toed footwear
  • Ability to work in hot and cold environments and inclement weather
  • Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time
  • Arm-Hand steadiness- Keeping your arm or hand steady
  • Near vision- ability to read labels and see details up close
  • Ability to operate a forklift, following all operating instructions effectively and efficiently

Physical Demands

The physical demands described in the essential qualifications are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described in the essential qualifications are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/or Experience

High School diploma or equivalent required. Some college preferred. Pass pre-employment physical, background check and drug screen. See essential qualifications.

Skills

Operation and control- Ability to use equipment to perform duties of job safely and effectively

Mathematics- Knowledge of basic math including adding, subtracting, multiplication, division, fractions and measurements

Operation Monitoring- Ability to watch gauges, dials, or display screens to ensure proper operation of equipment

Leadership- ability to lead, direct and guide individuals and teams

Computer skills- ability to use Microsoft office suite including Outlook, Word and Excel

  • Minimum 2 years leading/supervising production employees.
  • Experience in the coating, chemical industry/paints.
  • Experience with direct reports, to recruit and conduct performance appraisals.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must be able to work in a team oriented environment.
  • SAP experience
  • Intermediate level computer skills (i.e. spreadsheets, word-processing, email) to prepare statistical reports.
  • Ability to creatively solve problems while maintaining a timely and cost effective approach.
  • Good organizational and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work rotating shifts.
  • Ability to work under pressure in a deadline driven environment.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary range for this role is: $79,000 to $88,000. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

401K retirement savings with 6% company match

Medical insurance with HSA

Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits

Generous vacation, sick and holiday pay

Short & Long term disability

Paid Parental leave after 1 year

Career growth opportunities

Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks

Employee referral bonus

Employee appreciation days

Competencies

Accepting Direction

Accepting Responsibility

Acquiring Information

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: 53164

Nearest Major Market: Reading PA

Salary : $79,000 - $88,000

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