The Process Engineer will drive operational excellence by optimizing paint manufacturing processes, minimizing batch cycle times, and implementing continuous improvement projects. This role bridges the gap between R&D formulations and large-scale production, utilizing data-driven methodologies to enhance efficiency, eliminate waste, and spearhead digital transformation on the shop floor.
Job Responsibility:
Process Optimization & Efficiency:
- Lead technical initiatives to optimize production efficiency.
- Track and analyze production data to identify trends, detect variances, and drive continuous improvement projects.
- Effectively minimize production loss, scrap, and hazardous waste.
- Collaborate to implement action plans for slow-moving and non-moving raw materials and finished goods to minimize stock.
Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis (RCA):
- Conduct rigorous Root Cause Analysis on process deviations, implementing definitive Corrective and Preventive Actions.
Formulation & System Control:
- Ensure strict recipe compliance on the production floor and monitor process parameters to maintain batch consistency.
- Cooperate with cross-functional departments in troubleshooting material deviations, formulation issues, or process abnormalities.
Cross-Functional Leadership:
- Conduct technical training for operators and issue Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to standardize shop-floor workflows.
- Demonstrate strong people leadership skills to effectively align cross-functional teams, facilitating smooth collaboration and conflict resolution in troubleshooting process issues.
- Exhibit strong self-leadership and a proactive mindset to independently manage workloads.
- Other tasks will be assigned by the Superior.
What We Look For And What We Offer:
Qualifications:
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or relevant technical fields.
- Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in the paint/coatings industry, preferably with a background in solvent-based coatings or relevant fields.
Technical & Methodological Expertise:
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma methodologies (e.g., Process Mapping, 5S, Gemba Walk, SMED).
- Strong capability in data tracking and trend analysis to drive data-driven decision-making.
- Good organizational and independent workload-planning skills.
Language & Communication:
- English proficiency (both verbal and written) for technical reporting and cross-functional collaboration.
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate professionally across departments and maintain a constructive mindset.
- Strong presentation skills.
Competencies / Personal qualities:
- Effective communication: Communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively.
- Constructive teamwork: Co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals.
- Self development: Is aware of own strengths and limitations and pursues learning and career development opportunities.
- Initiative & Responsibility: Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results.
- Steadiness: Creates a stable and re-assuring work atmosphere; supports and encourages team in difficult times; is firm and reliable.
- Execution: Adheres to company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high quality results.
What we offer:
- An international and professional working environment.
- Opportunities to work with Regional and Global team.
- Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.
- Attractive compensation and benefits (13th month salary, performance bonus, allowances,...).
- Engagement activities (Outing, Teambuilding, Family Day, Sport Day, ETC.).
- Healthcare for self and your family members.
- Overall health (Physical health, Mental health and Social health) programs and activities.
