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    Global Technical Manager Vehicle Refinishes Job in Sassenheim, Netherlands

    AkzoNobel is a leading global paints and coatings company and a major producer of specialty chemicals, with leading market positions and brands in countries around the world. We operate in a number of important market segments ranging from buildings and infrastructure to transport, industrial and consumer goods. We’re also the sector leader in sustainability and are number one in the renowned Dow Jones Sustainability Index. In practical terms, that means our sustainable solutions are in your lives, and those of your friends and family, every day. We’re the people that make it possible for you to do what you need to do.

    Global Technical Manager Vehicle Refinishes Job Description

    Drive the highest standards of technical quality and support across a global structure

    Do you have in-depth technical knowledge of Vehicle Refinishing? Are you passionate about driving quality internally in order to meet the expectations of a high-profile, global customer base? Do you have the ability to build and nurture solid relationships while exerting professional influence? If so, you are ideally equipped to take on this complex, global quality support and coordination role.

    AkzoNobel is a leading global paints and coatings company and a major producer of specialty chemicals. We supply industries and consumers worldwide with innovative products and are passionate about developing sustainable answers for our customers.

    Our business unit (BU) Automotive & Aerospace Coatings (A&AC) is a leading supplier of high performance coatings, impactful color, and responsive customer service. We understand local markets and our specialists deliver outstanding technical and logistical support and training. Our clients in this high profile sector include bodyshops, aircraft manufacturers, fleet owners, automotive suppliers and bus and truck producers. We are a full technology partner to the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Formula One team.

    Within A&AC the Vehicle Refinishes (VR) business encompasses both the Premium, Mid-market and Commercial Vehicles segments. It is supported by a Marketing department that delivers the global strategy, guidelines and tools for the profitable growth of its brands. To help us drive the highest standards of marketing effectiveness for VR, we currently seek an experienced, versatile and effective

    Global Technical Manager Vehicle Refinishes

    Your core function in this role is to provide quality support and performance across plants and facilities spanning six global regions. Thus it is essential that you possess technical expertise in VR technologies and products as well as sophisticated international management skills. The function covers all key business segments: Premium, Mid-Market and Commercial Vehicles.
    You will be working for a multinational, multicultural company that is committed to your personal and professional development.

    The position is located at our Sassenheim plant in the Netherlands but you will be traveling for approximately 30% of the time.

    Responsibilities and deliverables
    Within this context you are responsible for evaluating, proposing and coordinating solutions for issues, problems and opportunities concerning product and systems performance, applications, color, raw materials. 
    This requires you to combine technical knowledge with financial acumen as you act as a global technical community link to RD&I while interfacing with Color, IT and RD&I and other BUs. You also coordinate support for the technical aspects of gaining OEM approvals and tenders and represent the technical authority for the company in areas including Product, System Approvals, Specialty Products and Industry Knowledge.
    Where possible you align and standardize functional technical procedures, policies and initiatives at BU and sBU levels. You also organize resources and facilities to meet the technical needs of the market, consolidating and monitoring technical financial budgets and expenses across regions.

    At all times, you provide vision for technical direction, ensuring that product assortment and system are technically sound and providing creative and innovative technical solutions that enhance market presence and meet customer requirements

    Further responsibilities include training materials and ensuring that our Technical Competence Center is equipped for competitive analyses and business impact in all product related matters.

    Finally, you attend activities/meetings, as required, representing the voice of (field) Technical for AkzoNobel Coatings Inc.

    Global Technical Manager Vehicle Refinishes Job Requirements

    To apply for this position you must be able to demonstrate all of the following attributes:
    • Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university;
    • 5+ years of technical management experience and 5+ years of extensive industry experience and knowledge in vehicle refinishing products/systems and general application skills; 
    • Able to generate energy within a matrix-based international environment and lead by example;
    • Proven track record of developing and/or dealing with a high-performing technical team;
    • Strong technical skills and ability to teach / mentor technical skills to a diverse team;
    • Fluent written and spoken English.

    Global Technical Manager Vehicle Refinishes Application Information

    For further information, please contact, Charlotte Pronk, Recruiter, phone +31 (0)88 010 6789. Please go towww.akzonobel.nl/careers to apply online, reference 14000180.

    Or click on the 'Apply' button.

    AkzoNobel is a leading global paints and coatings company and a major producer of specialty chemicals, with leading market positions and brands in countries around the world. We operate in a number of important market segments ranging from buildings and infrastructure to transport, industrial and consumer goods. We’re also the sector leader in sustainability and are number one in the renowned Dow Jones Sustainability Index. In practical terms, that means our sustainable solutions are in your lives, and those of your friends and family, every day. We’re the people that make it possible for you to do what you need to do.

    Agency or sales calls are not appreciated.

    Keywords: Team lead, Management position, Research and development, Car Refinishes.

    Global Technical Manager Vehicle Refinishes Summary

    Education Backgrounds: Mechanical Engineering
    Specialties: Project Management
    Quality Engineering
    Education Level: Undergraduate (Bachelors)
    Postgraduate (Masters)
    Doctorate (PH.D)
    Experience: 5 - 10 Years
    Languages spoken: English
    Job Location: Sassenheim, Netherlands

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    AkzoNobel

    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Charlotte Pronk
    +31 (0)88 010 6789
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    Type: Job

    Deadline: 23rd July 2014

    Job reference (ID): 7504

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