SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
Create and maintain optimised production processes/formulation which ensure the correct quality and quantity of products including Right First Time and stable throughput time.Responsibilities:
Make formulations available for products with specific and optimized process parameters.
Update and change formulations as required by Group R&D
Support and coach production operators with process optimization on a daily basis
Optimize recipes to maintain competitiveness in the local market within the framework set by regional and global R&D
Give technical support and cooperate closely with maintenance
Follow-up process and quality deviations
Investigate product complaints
Describe the local production process for sustainable training of operators.
Give training to relevant personnel
Evaluate the need for improvements
Additional powder-specific Responsibility:
Provide compliance documents in accordance with various standards and directives like IOS MAT, REACH, ROHS, food contact, etc.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER
Key Skills & Experience
- Strong problem-solving, root cause analysis, and process optimisation skills.
- Experience driving continuous improvement to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
- Ability to analyse production and quality data to improve process capability and reduce waste.
- Knowledge of batch manufacturing processes and quality systems within paint, coatings, chemicals, or similar industries.
- Effective stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
- Practical, hands-on approach to implementing improvements on the factory floor
Qualifications
- Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field.
- Manufacturing experience in paints, coatings, chemicals, adhesives, inks, or similar process industries.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and ISO 9001 knowledge desirable.
What we offer
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- 25 annual leave days plus bank holidays
- Employee Health Plan
- Employee Assistant Programme
- A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self
- A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities
POSITION INFORMATION
Company:
Jotun Paints (Europe) Ltd
Contract Type:
Time Type:
Full timeCLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):
30.09.2026WHO WE ARE
Jotun in Europe and Central Asia (ECA) has 18 different legal entities and operates 7 production facilities. The region has approximately 2000 employees who work across four markets: Marine, Protective, Powder and Decorative. Jotun ECA is committed to an ambitious growth strategy. Our employees are the real value in our companies as individuals and teams. We strive to provide our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development driven by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.Jotun Paints (Europe) Ltd's head office is based in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire and the Factory has been operational for over 30 years producing coatings to be distributed throughout Europe. We also have various sales offices located around the UK and Ireland with the company employing more than 270 people working across the Marine, Protective, Powder and Decorative markets. The company is people orientated offering opportunities for progression, learning and development in a friendly and supportive work environment undepinned by Jotun's core values; Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.Visit our Career Page to know more about life at Jotun.
Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.
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If you think that this role is what you could be doing next, apply now!
Skills Required
- Strong problem-solving, root cause analysis, and process optimization skills
- Experience driving continuous improvement across safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance
- Ability to analyze production and quality data to improve process capability and reduce waste
- Knowledge of batch manufacturing processes and quality systems in paint, coatings, chemicals, or similar industries
- Effective stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
- Practical, hands-on approach to implementing factory-floor improvements
- Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field
- Manufacturing experience in paints, coatings, chemicals, adhesives, inks, or similar process industries
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Knowledge of ISO 9001
What We Do
Jotun is one of the leading paint manufacturers in the world. With a wide range of products within interior decoration and exterior protection, the Jotun logo can be found in more than 100 countries. The company was founded in Sandefjord, Norway in 1926. The fonder Odd Gleditsch Sr. had witnessed whaling boats rusting away in the Antarctic. He quickly discovered the penguins; these caring creatures that overcame the toughest weather conditions. The penguin soon became Jotun’s official symbol and ambassador of the company’s values: Loyalty, Care, Respect, and Boldness. Almost a century later, our mission remains the same: “Jotun Protects Property”. Jotun has grown into a multi-national company widely renown for high-quality paints and coatings. The Jotun Group consists of 67 companies and 40 production facilities across the world, and the more than 10.200 employees are united by a strong company culture, The Penguin Spirit. For more information, visit our company site at www.jotun.com or our career site at jotun.com/career
