Seeing a promising market for paints and coatings in South East Asia, Jotun opened its factory in Thailand in 1968. Rapid economic development in the region led to new companies and factories in Singapore (1975), Malaysia (1984), Indonesia (1996), Vietnam (1997), Philippines (2017) and Myanmar (2017). Jotun is now represented in 9 countries in South East Asia & Pacific, including Cambodia and Australia.

In 2020, SEAP region has achieved close to 5.3 billion NOK in sales, EBITA 822 million NOK and employing more than 2,200 highly motivated employees. SEAP is an incredibly diversified region that is filled with both successes and exciting challenges in delivering growth and profit ambitions for Jotun.

We are pleased to announce that the position of Regional Operations Manager is now open for application. The successful candidate will be responsible to manage the operational functions regionally by coordinating and directing the production units and logistics activities to improve the supply chain and operational efficiency so that the customers can be served effectively in terms of delivery performance, cost and asset utilisation based on Jotun HSEQ principles.

This position is based in SEAP Regional Office, Kuala Lumpur- Malaysia and reports directly to the Regional Technical Director, SEAP. 

Kvalifikasjoner:

• Minimum Bachelor Degree with 7 to 9 years of relevant experiences
• Knowledge and experience in Lean Production and Supply Chain is preferable
• Fluent verbal and written skills in English

Personlige egenskaper:

• Bottom-line focus: focuses on bottom-line results, identifies potential risks and monitors the financial impact of own activities
• Initiative & Responsibility: acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results
  
• Networking: builds a useful network of contacts and relationships and utilizes it to achieve objectives
  
• Professional Expertise: demonstrates specialist knowledge and expertise in own area; participates in continuous professional development
• Systematic Approach: uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities and allocates resources effectively
• Vision & Strategy:  develops an ambitious but realistic business vision and translates it into a workable strategy
  

Vi tilbyr:

• Extensive opportunities for professional and personal development, both through on-the-job training and Jotun Academy.
• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• An international Corporate Culture founded on our four values; Care, Respect, Loyalty and Boldness.