Jotun’s story in the MEIA region (Middle East, India and Africa) began in 1962, and has grown to include 18 legal entities committed to achieving success and growth of the Jotun Group. Throughout our history, we have focused on 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.

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

As Process Engineer, you will create and maintain optimized production processes/formulation which ensure the correct quality and quantity of products including Right First Time and stable throughput time.
This position is based in Adama, Adama Industrial Park and you will report to Operation Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Make formulations available for production with specific and optimised process parameters.
• Update and change formulations as required from Group Research & Development
• Support and coach production operators with process optimisation on daily basis
• Optimise recipes to maintain competitiveness in the local market within the framework set by regional and global Research & Development
• 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

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities
• 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

Job Requirements

Qualification and Experience

• BA degree in Engineering preferably Chemistry
• Must have 1-3 years experience in paint manufacturing and process with good exposure to paint process, adjustments and trouble shooting.
• Good understanding on Raw materials used in paint and their function.
• Computer Knowledge, with exposure to ERP system; MS office

Competence

• Initiative & Responsibility: acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results
• Analysis & Judgment: quickly understands and analyzes complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments
• Effective Communication: communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively
• Execution: adheres to company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high quality results
• Constructive Teamwork: co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals