Regional Process Manager - Powder

Jotun; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational coatings company in Selangor is seeking a Regional Process Manager to enhance batch processing of powder across the SEAP region. The role involves driving process improvement, establishing optimized production processes, and ensuring effective cross-department collaboration. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 7-9 years of experience in relevant production processes, with strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This position supports both local operations and R&D initiatives.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for process improvements through cooperation with local organizations.
• Maintain optimized production processes ensuring quality and quantity.
• Educate and train personnel involved in the process.
• Maintain cooperation with Regional Operations and Engineering departments.
• Assist local Operations/Process personnel in new factory startups.
• Coordinate scale-up of new products from Innovation and technology projects.
• Develop process mapping for local operations.

Skills

Excellent verbal, written and communication skills in English

Knowledge of process/production within Powder coatings

Ability to act on own initiative

Methodical and systematic approach

Risk identification and financial impact monitoring

Specialist knowledge in continuous professional development

Clear, precise, and structured communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Jotun South East Asia & Pacific (SEAP) Regional Office is looking for Regional Process Manager – Powder to drive the process improvement and standardization 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.

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.