Process Engineer: Lean Optimization & Training Lead

Jotun; Flixborough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

25 annual leave days

Health plan

Employee assistance programme

Inclusive culture

Team buildings and social activities

Job summary

Jotun Paints (Europe) Ltd is seeking a disciplined Process Engineer to create and maintain optimized production processes and formulations ensuring Right First Time quality and stable throughput. You will update formulations, coach operators daily, and work with maintenance to support improvements.

Knowledge of batch manufacturing and quality systems in coatings is essential. The role requires lean thinking and hands-on implementation on the factory floor, with opportunities to contribute to

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities
• Experience driving continuous improvement to safety, quality, productivity, and cost
• Ability to analyse production and quality data to boost process capability and reduce waste
• Knowledge of batch manufacturing and quality systems in paints, coatings, chemicals or similar industries
• Effective stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
• Hands-on approach to implementing factory floor improvements

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain optimised production processes and formulations for correct quality and throughput
• Make formulations available with specific and optimized parameters
• Update formulations per Group R&D requirements
• Provide daily technical support and coaching to operators
• Optimize recipes to stay competitive within regional/global R&D guidelines
• Provide compliance documents per standards like IOS MAT, REACH, ROHS, and food contact

Skills

Education

Job description

Jotun Paints (Europe) Ltd is seeking a disciplined Process Engineer to create and maintain optimized production processes and formulations ensuring Right First Time quality and stable throughput. You will update formulations, coach operators daily, and work with maintenance to support improvements.

Knowledge of batch manufacturing and quality systems in coatings is essential. The role requires lean thinking and hands-on implementation on the factory floor, with opportunities to contribute to