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 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 © 2026 Akzo Nobel N.
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About The Role
Are you a quality-driven leader with a passion for continuous improvement and a sharp eye for detail? We're looking for an experienced Quality Supervisor to lead daily operations of our Quality Control laboratory within our Powder Coatings manufacturing plant. In this pivotal role, you'll be at the heart of everything we produce — ensuring our products consistently meet customer expectations and regulatory standards. You'll collaborate closely with Operations, Technical, and Sales teams, drive meaningful improvement initiatives, and develop a high-performing QC team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and take pride in delivering quality that customers can count on, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do
Laboratory & Production Quality Control
• Oversee the daily testing of production batches, ensuring timely results in line with priority guidelines, customer agreements, and OH&S; requirements
• Control shift performance and daily production schedule adherence within the laboratory
• Manage batch card releases and ensure data logging is completed accurately and on time Quality Investigations & Improvement
• Lead investigations into abnormalities, customer complaints,



and rejected batches — identifying root causes, implementing containment actions, and developing prevention plans
• Analyse quality data and audit results to build and execute improvement plans that drive annual Quality KPIs
• Actively participate in global projects and lead at least one internal improvement project per year Product & Standards Management
• Manage the introduction of first production batches in collaboration with Technical, Quality, and Manufacturing teams
• Maintain laboratory standards, retain samples, and panels in accordance with established procedures
• Oversee quality requests including shelf-life extensions, retain sample tests, and certificates of analysis Certifications & Compliance
• Maintain the laboratory quality management system and ensure ongoing compliance with relevant quality standards (ISO 9001, APAS, QSAQ, and others)
• Support internal and external audits, and ensure improvement actions are in place and executed post-audit
• Supervise laboratory and plant personnel to ensure adherence to HSE standards, SOIs, OPLs, cleanliness, and maintenance requirements Equipment & Resources
• Manage QC equipment through proactive spare parts planning and annual calibration schedules to ensure availability and reliability
• Oversee laboratory consumables procurement to ensure no disruption to operations Leadership & Communication
• Manage, mentor, and train new and existing team members; assign buddies and mentors for new starters
• Attend daily TIER 2 meetings and cascade relevant information to the quality team; run TIER 1 and WISE meetings




• Liaise with internal and external customers to keep them informed of production batch status Essential What We're Looking For
• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline
• Minimum 3 years of relevant QC or laboratory experience in chemical or process manufacturing
• Demonstrated leadership and people management capability
• Hands-on experience in laboratory testing, quality investigations, non-conformance management, and corrective actions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent communication and stakeholder management ability
• Ability to remain focused and effective under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and a genuine commitment to quality Desirable
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality management systems
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems Why Join Us?
• Be part of a collaborative, globally connected team
• Lead meaningful quality initiatives with real impact on product and customer satisfaction
• Ongoing opportunities for professional development and career growth
• A workplace that values safety, integrity, and continuous improvement 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.

📌 Quality Supervisor (Melbourne)
🏢 Akzonobel
📍 Melbourne