Regional Process Manager

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

Jotun South East Asia & Pacific (SEAP) Regional Office is looking for Regional Process Manager – Powder to drive the process improvement and standardisation of batch processing of powder in all sites in SEAP region by conducting audits according to the Group Process Team's procedure and supporting the process when new equipment is installed/new factories are built in order to ensure continuity from R&D to local operations.

This position will report to the Regional Technical Director and will be based in Glenmarie Shah Alam, Malaysia.

Job Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities and work in close cooperation with the local organizations in the region through regular meetings and check-ins to implement continuous improvement programs.
• Create and maintain optimized production processes which ensure the correct quality and quantity of products including Right First Time and stable throughput time through building practical skills in powder manufacturing.
• Educate and train personnel involved in the process and suggesting best practices in related areas to develop competence in the area of process in the region.
• Maintain cooperation with Regional Operations and Regional Engineering department through regular feedback and reporting on existing, new and future installations in Jotun Factories to ensure alignment with the Group.
• Assist the local Operations/Process personnel in starting up new factories and installations by being a coordinator in the region to ensure the KPIs are being met during operations.
• Coordinate and perform scale-up of new products from Innovation and technology projects by acting as a bridge between R&D and Manufacturing to ensure a proper transfer of knowledge in the region.
• Process standardization and assist in troubleshooting related to processes in powder factories by working in close cooperation with local operations and R&D
• Develop process mapping for the process flow of the local operations.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

Job Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree with 7 to 9 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent verbal, written and communication skills in English.
• Knowledge of process/production within Powder coatings.

Personal competencies

• Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results.
• Uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities and allocates resources effectively.
• Focuses on bottom-line results, identifies potential risks and monitors the financial impact of own activities.
• Demonstrates specialist knowledge and expertise in own area; participates in continuous professional development.
• Communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively.
• Co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.
• Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies.
• Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores.
• A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self.
• A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities.

POSITION INFORMATION

Company:

Jotun Paints (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.

Contract Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

CLOSING DATE ):

WHO WE ARE

Seeing a prominent market in South East Asia (SEAP), Jotun opened its first factory in Thailand in 1968. Rapid economic development in the region led to new companies and factories in countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Myanmar, Cambodia and Australia. Jotun SEAP has been awarded a Korn Ferry Engaged Performance Award for year 2019, in recognition of achieving a best-in-class level of "Enablement". We are proud to have an incredibly diversified region with more than 2,000 employees that come from different nationality and background, working together in delivering profitable growth. Throughout our history, we have focused in providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.Jotun Malaysia and Singapore were established in 1983 and 1971, respectively. With the consolidation of Jotun Malaysia & Singapore in 2016, the organisation has consistently delivered strong growth and profitability to become today one of the main contributors to our business in the South East Asia and Pacific region. The company operates three factories in Shah Alam and Nilai and has a wide network of offices and warehouses across Malaysia and Singapore, providing efficient and timely response to our customers. Our aim is to develop employees through a culture of continuous feedback, learning and growth.

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