Production Manager - Powder

Jotun Thailand Limited (Chon Buri)

Chonburi, Thailand

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. Jotun products are available in more than 100 countries through own subsidiaries, joint ventures, agents, branch offices and distributors. Jotun employs more than 9,800 employees. The Jotun Group is organised into four segments and seven geographical regions, and has its head office in Sandefjord, Norway.

About this position

Manage an assigned area or team by planning, organising and following up production activities to ensure efficient production according to production plans. Initiate improvement activities for increased operations efficiency.

Responsibilities

To Improve efficiency in Powder production teams by works closely with operation manager and helps with managerial tasks such as
• Lead the assigned teams in line with Leadership Expectations and tools to develop, coach, and guide its members to ensure a workforce that is competent, engaged, and enabled to meet Jotun’s current and future needs.
• Lead the production function by implementing and monitoring procedures and guidelines to ensure that production and related activities are compliant with local laws and regulations, ISO 9001, ISO14001, and ISO 45001, Jotun Operations System, and Jotun’s HSEQ Management system.
• Responsible for HSEQ within the area of responsibility
• Initiate, drive, and follow up continuous improvement activities by implementing the Jotun Operations System and follow up through agreed KPIs.
• Participate in operations management meetings to coordinate activities and improvement projects.
• Administer daily production by identifying technical formalities, utilizing manpower, and recommending plan and shift changes to increase productivity.
• Keep close contact with Planning Manager and Purchasing Manager to ensure that adequate stock levels of Raw Materials (RM), packaging, and all other production-related materials are secured to meet the On Time in Full (OTIF) requirements.
• Oversee product quality and follow up with Process Manager regarding various Quality Check (QC) tests on batches to ensure compliance with QC guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Engineering Field (Mechanical or Industrial or Chemical)
• Minimum 7 - 9 years in production with 3-4 years in Management level.
• Experienced in similar business (Powder Coating Manufacturing, Extrusion or Application)
• Computer literacy