SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
Lead and manage the production organization (functional areas: production, filling, planning, and RM warehouse) by enhancing its developments based on Jotun’s values and in accordance with local, regional, segment, and corporate objectives and guidelines to achieve operations efficiency while maintaining good delivery service and HSEQ standard.Responsibilities:
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 & planning 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.
Running Sales and Operations meetings for relevant Segments/ Markets at least monthly to keep the focus on customer demand and high Delivery Services.
Administer daily production by identifying technical formalities, utilizing manpower, and recommending plan and shift changes to increase productivity.
Keep close contact with Planning Coordinator 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 Quality Manager regarding various Quality Check (QC) tests on batches to ensure compliance with QC guidelines.
Communicate with Customer Service Department (CSD) on the availability of products to customers.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER
Specific qualification
Previous experience managing a Production and Planning department.
Experience from Chemical Industry is an advantage.
University Degree.
Proficient in English.
Personal qualities
You have a strong personality, strong drive, are committed and goal oriented.
You take the initiative and acknowledge the power of cross functional teamwork and cooperation.
You are results-oriented with the ability to follow strategies with a focus on the bottom line.
You are a good communicator and networker and mindset of winning as a team.
We can offer.
A professional and supportive work environment with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation. Our story is one of innovating and reinventing processes and concepts with the purpose of creating better and sustainable products that will have an impact in the world.
Jotun Ibérica is committed to an ambitious growth strategy. We believe that real value in our companies is our employees, both as individuals and as teams.
POSITION INFORMATION
Company:
Jotun Iberica S.A.
Contract Type:
Time Type:
Full timeCLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):
30.01.2026WHO 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 Ibérica S.A., headquartered in Castellbisbal (Barcelona), has been active in the Decorative and performance coatings industry since 1962, over 50 years! We also have various warehouses and Technical-Sales offices around Spain and Portugal. Jotun Ibérica (Spain and Portugal) employs more than 140 people working in the Marine, Protective and Decorative markets to offer the best quality and experience to our clients based on our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.
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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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