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.
Are you our next Black Belt?
AkzoNobel is the largest global paint 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. We are a Global Fortune 500 company and are consistently ranked as one of the leaders in the area of sustainability.
Our Industrial Chemicals business unit produces and markets salt and energy, chlor-alkali products and derivatives like monochloroacetic acid (MCA). It is Europe’s largest producer of vacuum salt and a leading supplier of chlorine, caustic lye, hydrochloric acid, metal salts, water treatment chemicals, dimethyl ether and MCA. These products are used in the chemical, detergent, construction, food, pulp and paper and plastic industries. Our products are essential in daily life and are used in the manufacture of for example vehicles, glass, performance plastics, pharmaceuticals and textiles, and in disinfectants for swimming pools. Joint ventures operated with Dutch energy companies enable AkzoNobel to make efficient use of combined heat and power (cogeneration) to assist in the production of chlorine and vacuum salt.
Industrial Chemicals has about 1,700 employees working at locations in the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, the USA, China and Japan. The BU's head office is located in Amersfoort, the Netherlands.
In order to grow and optimize our business, Industrial Chemicals is on track in its pursuit for operational excellence. By embracing the Lean Six Sigma (L6S) business improvement methodology, we take the business to an even higher level of operational excellence and customer focus. We are now starting the recruitment process for the next wave of prospective
Black Belts
You will be joining a multinational organization that is committed to your personal and professional development. This key position is based in Amersfoort, The Netherlands, although travel will be required. As a Black Belt in training you play a major role in Lean Six Sigma (L6S) deployment and leading improvement projects. It is a fulltime position in which you are responsible for leading a L6S project, delivering the value determined and managing your project team. Next to leading projects, you are coaching, training and mentoring Brown Belts. To be able to perform in this role you will receive a 5 weeks intensive L6S training. Next to the training a Master Black Belt will be coaching you during the process up until your certification.
To be successful in this position you have +/- 3 years of relevant working experience in an international environment. We are looking for candidates who at least have a Master level qualification. In addition to that you have demonstrated high performance levels in current and previous roles. On a personal level you are analytical, innovative, open minded and results oriented. Excellent understanding of English is crucial for this role since you will be working in an international environment. We anticipate that you should be mobile as the role requires some traveling. We have experienced that for this role it is an advantage if you meet one or more of the next criteria:
• Have a manufacturing or commercial background
• Gained some experience with project management
• Already encountered and worked with L6S
• Speak the Dutch language
Your next step in your career! How?
L6S runs through all of the functions and business areas within Industrial Chemicals. You will have the chance to experience a broad range of projects. After successfully completing several projects and demonstrating your ability to deliver change, you will certify as a Black Belt.
The selection process involves a number of steps, one of which includes participation in an assessment center.
Application details
For further information, please contact Nicole Lucas, Recruiter, phone no. +31 (0)88 010 6789. You can apply for this position by using the 'Apply' button.
Agency calls not appreciated.
Keywords: Lean Six Sigma, Black belt training, Project Manager, Proces optimization.
| Education Backgrounds: |
Business Engineering Industrial Engineering |
| Specialties: |
Product Development Project Management Quality Engineering |
| Education Level: |
Postgraduate (Masters) |
| Experience: |
2 - 5 years |
| Languages spoken: |
Dutch English |
| Job Location: | Amersfoort, Netherlands |
Type: Job
Deadline: 12th February 2013
Job reference (ID): 5590
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