Workshop Supervisor – Roll Covering (COP)

Valmet; Danauindah; On-site; IDR 120,000,000 - 180,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmet in Indonesia seeks a Production Supervisor to lead daily covering operations across polyurethane, composite, rubber, and related technologies. You will guide a skilled team, align with planning, quality, maintenance and warehouse teams, and drive continuous improvement while meeting safety and quality standards.

The role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a mechanical/related field or a diploma with extensive relevant experience, plus 5+ years in relevant manufacturing environments

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical/related field; diploma with extensive experience considered.
• 5+ years in roll covering, polymer processing, rubber/polymer manufacturing, or similar industrial environment.
• Knowledge of covering technologies, material prep, curing, bonding, finishing, quality controls, and KPIs.
• Past team leadership or supervisory experience with strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Good English communication and comfort with ERP and manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily covering operations across polyurethane, composite, rubber, and related technologies, meeting production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Plan and coordinate production schedules, allocate resources, and ensure materials, tooling, and equipment readiness.
• Collaborate with Planning, Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse and workshop teams to optimize workflow and delivery performance.
• Monitor process parameters, investigate quality issues, support corrective actions, ensure compliance with specs.
• Coach and develop operators and technicians, promote safety, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma with extensive relevant experience

Tools

ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lead High-Performance Manufacturing as a Production Supervisor

Are you passionate about manufacturing excellence and leading teams to deliver quality results? Join us as a Production Supervisor and play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality production of roll covering solutions across Polyurethane, Composite, Rubber, and other covering technologies. In this role, you will lead daily operations, guide a skilled production team, and help deliver products that meet demanding customer and quality standards. You will work closely with planning, quality, maintenance, and warehouse teams to keep production running smoothly while driving continuous improvement across the workshop. Based in a dynamic manufacturing environment, this is an opportunity to make a visible impact on operational performance, safety, and customer success.

Your responsibilities

• You will lead and supervise daily covering operations across Polyurethane, Composite, Rubber, and other covering technologies, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are met.
• You will plan and coordinate production schedules, allocate workforce resources, and ensure materials, tooling, and equipment are ready to support efficient operations.
• You will collaborate with Planning, Quality Control, Maintenance, Warehouse, and workshop teams to optimize workflow, improve delivery performance, and resolve production challenges.
• You will monitor process parameters, investigate quality issues, support corrective actions, and ensure all products meet customer and specification requirements.
• You will coach and develop operators and technicians, promote a strong safety culture, and drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, and operational excellence.

Expectations for you

• You have a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Material Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. Diploma-qualified candidates with extensive relevant experience may also be considered.
• You have at least 5 years of experience in roll covering, polymer processing, rubber manufacturing, polyurethane processing, composite manufacturing, or a similar industrial environment.
• You have knowledge of covering technologies, material preparation, curing, bonding, finishing processes, quality controls, and manufacturing KPIs.
• You have previous team leadership or supervisory experience and strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• You have good English communication skills and are comfortable working with Microsoft Office, ERP, and manufacturing systems.

To succeed in this role

Success in this role requires strong experience leading manufacturing operations in a production environment where safety, quality, and delivery performance are critical. You will need solid technical knowledge of roll covering processes, the ability to manage production schedules and resources effectively, and the capability to resolve process deviations and quality issues quickly. Strong leadership skills, a commitment to continuous improvement, and the ability to collaborate across multiple functions are essential.

We Also Expect You To Align With Valmet's Leadership Principles - practical Behaviours That Guide How We Lead, Collaborate, And Succeed Together

• Take accountability – Act with ownership, set clear expectations, and follow through
• Lead with courage – Champion change, try bold ideas, and learn quickly
• Build on trust – Listen to understand, be open, and create psychological safety
• Collaborate for growth – Work across boundaries, value diverse perspectives, and focus on customer value

We offer

You will join a workshop team responsible for delivering high-quality roll covering solutions through specialized manufacturing processes involving Polyurethane, Composite, Rubber, and related technologies. The team works closely with planning, quality, maintenance, warehouse, and machining functions to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable production performance. With a strong focus on quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, the team plays a critical role in meeting customer requirements and delivery commitments. You will have the opportunity to lead skilled operators and technicians, contribute to process improvement initiatives, and help shape a culture built on accountability, teamwork, and safety.

Valmet offers an inspiring and challenging position with excellent opportunities for professional growth and development. You will work in a collaborative and international environment where innovation, learning, and continuous improvement are valued. We provide modern work tools, learning opportunities, and a supportive culture that helps our people succeed.

When everything works together

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow. At Valmet, diversity of thought drives innovation. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive environment, where people can be themselves and are supported to contribute at their best. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience, and potential, never on personal characteristics such as gender, gender identity, age, ethnicity, nationality, disability, neurodiversity, religion, sexual orientation, or political views. Join the team – and lead the way with us!

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