Chromascan Manager South Asia

About AkzoNobel

Since , we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

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Job Purpose

• Providing day-to-day operational support for the MPY Chromascan network in South East Asia and Australasia (SEAA) Region
• Manage, coach and direct the SEAA Chromascan team
• Ensure that all Chromascan operations follow correct HSE guidelines
• Driving continuous improvement to maintain safe and efficient operations.
• Assess vendors and third party appointed contractors to handle repair and maintenance works for all Chromascan tinting in SEAA
• Evaluation of new tinting equipment and liaison with key suppliers.
• Regional Chromascan contact for sales, manufacturing and supply chain teams including warehouse relocations
• Carry out installations & training of new MPC RDC’s, LDC’s and distributors.
• Provision of Operational KPIs and reports on a regular basis
• Member of Global MPY Chromascan Operations Team

Key Accountabilities

• Day-to-day management of the SEAA Regional Chromascan team to maintain MPY production capabilities across the SEAA Region in a safe and efficient manner
• Manage, design, and support the installation of new Chromascan centres
• Provide technical and software support on Chromascan issues to associates and distributors
• Maintain and manage dispenser equipment and databases.
• Work with engineering partners to implement preventative maintenance program for all warehouses and major distributors in SEAA Region.
• Practical hands on approach to problem solving including basic equipment maintenance and servicing of colour equipment
• Drive plans to achieve Chromascan HSE and sustainability targets including auditing
• Implementation of new technology to Regional Chromascan centers.
• Operational training of Chromascan and third party staff plus colour training for local distributors and sales / technical teams.

Key Activities

• QC training for warehouse and distribution staff supplying MPC products.
• Development and Implementation of best practice as part of Global Chromascan team
• Generate KPI reports including monthly tint volumes and operational site efficiency
• Involvement in claims and complaints investigations relating to Chromascan products
• Monitor equipment utilization to identify where equipment upgrades are required.
• Contribute to Global Chromascan team including sharing of best practices
• Represent the department on teams and committees as required.
• Provide annual CAPEX proposal (equipment upgrades and replacement) to Regional and Global ISC Managers.

Experience

• Diploma/Degree in Engineering discipline (Mechanical or Electrical), Chemistry, Physics or Polymer Science
• Minimum five years background essential in operational and technical colour delivery methods and equipment used in the coatings industry
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant paint technologies used by MPY BU
• Ability to work unsupervised and make reasoned decisions.
• Demonstrable capability of building and running successful cross-functional teams
• Ability to work with colleagues from wide range of backgrounds (i.e. operations / supply / RD&I / marketing etc.) and with customers
• Wide range of computer skills, including SAP and database management
• Good communication skills; written, verbal and presentation.
• Ability to work to deadlines and prioritize tasks
• Experience with budget management and preparation of capital vouchers
• Fluent in speaking Bahasa Indonesian and English.
• Chinese language competence an advantage
• Ability to travel including international Business travel

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Education

• Diploma/Degree in Engineering discipline (Mechanical or Electrical), Chemistry, Physics or Polymer Science
• Minimum five years background essential in operational and technical colour delivery methods and equipment used in the coatings industry

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

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