Date: Jun 24, 2026

Location: Reading, PA, US, 19610

Company: AkzoNobel

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

Job Purpose

The Engineering Manager is responsible for all Site Engineering and Maintenance activity, including all safety, quality, continuous process improvement efforts, and execution of capital projects. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, directly and indirectly, will be all Maintenance and Engineering personnel (project and process engineers). This facility has been categorized as a high hazard facility within AkzoNobel framework, as well as OSHA Process Safety Managed.

This position is located in Reading, PA.

Key Responsibilites

As SRE (Site Responsible Engineer)

Champion the Process Safety Management Program and ensure compliance with OSHA and AkzoNobel standards.
Evaluate and execute continuous process improvements and lean manufacturing initiatives.
Responsible for the Capital Investments Plan for the site, prioritizing projects with all stakeholders; coordinates the implementation of projects with the HSE&S, Quality, and Production Departments. Annual Budget 2 million Euro.
Owner of Engineering and Maintenance Policies and Procedures to ensure a properly trained, safe and efficient work force.
Responsible for the selection, training, development and motivation of all maintenance and engineering personnel

Maintenance Responsibilities

Assure that assets are utilized and maintained properly to maximize shareholder value.
Analyze equipment reliability and implement action plans to reduce and eliminate failures.
Responsible for negotiation with subcontractors and suppliers on contract, pricing and terms and optimizes activities performed by them.
Ensures compliance with all HSE&S procedures and regulations.
Engages the team by providing good communication and fostering excellent teamwork.

As a member of the Site Management Team

Participates on the ALPS-CI Site Steering Committee. Responsible for certain Continuous Improvement Programs.
This management position includes HSE&S responsibilities and HSE&S training requirements as documented in Reading Site BMS 4.3.11 HSES Responsibilities and Training.
All site management position team members have health, safety, environmental and security responsibilities including HSES management and improvement, health and safety rules for employees and contractors, security of people and assets, management of change, meeting of regulatory requirements, environmental protection and pollution prevention, sustainability and lifesaving rules.
Responsibilities that include contractor management, asset integrity, process and equipment design, equipment operation, maintenance and equipment integrity.
Site management position team members have access to the HSES training resources and have the responsibility to use these resources to complete the required training
 Participate in the Safety Journey. Adhere to the Golden Principle which is Simply to intervene to stop work if conditions or behaviour are unsafe.
 Promotes health, safety and environmental regulations by ensuring that standards, policies, and procedures are adhered to in compliance with corporate, federal, state, and local requirements.
 Performs other duties as required for the success of Akzo Nobel.
Job Requirements

BS in Engineering required (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical preferred)
7 years’ experience in Engineering
Experience with DCS (especially ABB) platform is preferred.

Preferred candidate will have experience in a chemistry/coatings/resin plant and be familiar with implementing OSHA PSM. Experience executing and leading Hazard Study reviews, Pre Startup Safety Reviews, and Management of Change is strongly desired.

Candidate should show demonstrated process improvements through structured methodology (A3, root cause, PDCA, Lean, Six Sigma, etc). Certifications (Green/Black belt) are preferred.

Candidate should have strong Microsoft Office/Power BI/Sharepoint skills.

Must have excellent communication skills (verbal and written) capable of conversing and being understood by employees at all levels of the supply chain. Direct people management experience preferred. Exceptional aptitude in technical writing, particularly for Capital Requests and Training documents, is required.

Benefits

Base salary range for this role is: $120,000 to $132,000. 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
Eligible for annual bonus
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: 54407

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Nearest Major Market: Reading PA

Pay: $120,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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