Regional Operations Manager

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

Jotun South East Asia & Pacific (SEAP) Regional Office is looking for Regional Operations Manager to support, guide, and follow up with local Operations, Factory, and Supply Chain managers across the region by providing project support, best practice training, and expert guidance on manufacturing, process, and logistics. This ensures coordinated and aligned operations, high service levels, optimized cost and inventory levels.
This position will report to the Regional Technical Director and will be based in Glenmarie Shah Alam, Malaysia.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Elevating the technical know-how of manufacturing processes in the region to increase operational efficiency, increase OTIF and minimizing operational costs.

• Monitor the implementation of priorities agreed upon with regional and local management by guiding and instructing local Jotun companies to increase efficiency and capacity in operations.

• Actively campaign and oversee improvement projects in the region by advising and assisting local organizations to ensure value addition to Jotun Operations System and securing lean and cost-effective solutions.

• Facilitate and lead transfer of knowledge by arranging regional meetings and trainings to ensure that all units operate according to Jotun’s standards and policies

• Contribute to developing standards for Operations by contributing to Jotun Operations System and Jotun Operations Academy development to ensure alignment between corporate, regional, and local needs.

• Support and train Operations managers and key personnel in the regions by promoting and following up on participation in the Jotun Operations Academy program and other training initiatives to increase the competence of current and future Operations managers.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

Job 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 paint and coatings.

Personal Competencies

• 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.

• Provides team with a clear sense of direction, inspires and coordinates others and keeps them focused on objectives.

• 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.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits.

• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.

• Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies.

• Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores.

• 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 (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.

Contract Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):

17.03.2026

WHO WE ARE

Seeing a prominent market in South East Asia (SEAP), Jotun opened its first factory in Thailand in 1968. Rapid economic development in the region led to new companies and factories in countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Myanmar, Cambodia and Australia. Jotun SEAP has been awarded a Korn Ferry Engaged Performance Award for year 2019, in recognition of achieving a best-in-class level of “Enablement”. We are proud to have an incredibly diversified region with more than 2,000 employees that come from different nationality and background, working together in delivering profitable growth. Throughout our history, we have focused in providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.

Jotun Malaysia and Singapore were established in 1983 and 1971, respectively. With the consolidation of Jotun Malaysia & Singapore in 2016, the organisation has consistently delivered strong growth and profitability to become today one of the main contributors to our business in the South East Asia and Pacific region. The company operates three factories in Shah Alam and Nilai and has a wide network of offices and warehouses across Malaysia and Singapore, providing efficient and timely response to our customers. Our aim is to develop employees through a culture of continuous feedback, learning and growth.

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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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