Regional Process Manager - Powder

Jotun Paints (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading paint manufacturer seeks a Regional Process Manager in Shah Alam, Malaysia. The role involves driving process improvement and standardization in powder manufacturing across Southeast Asian sites. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree and 7 to 9 years of relevant experience, with strong communication skills and knowledge of powder coatings. This is an excellent opportunity to lead training programs and product scale-up initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 to 9 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Acts on own initiative and makes things happen.

Responsibilities

• Drive process improvement and standardization of powder manufacturing.
• Educate and train personnel in process best practices.
• Coordinate scale-up of new products from innovation to manufacturing.

Skills

Process improvement

Communication skills

Knowledge of powder coatings

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Jotun South East Asia & Pacific (SEAP) Regional Office is looking for a Regional Process Manager – Powder to drive process improvement and standardization of batch processing of powder across SEAP sites.

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

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities and work in close cooperation with 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 suggest 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.

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.

Jotun is one of the world's leading manufacturers of decorative paints, marine, protective and powder coatings. The Group has 63 companies and 37 production facilities on all continents, and more than 9,800 employees. Jotun is represented in more than 100 countries through own subsidiaries, joint ventures, agents, branch offices and distributors. The Jotun Group is organised into four segments and seven geographical regions, and has its head office in Sandefjord, Norway.