· Responsible for Production Management and Maintenance of the factory, machinery and utilities.
· Factory teams and specially factory management development plans ownership
· Includes execution of the strategy, policy and processes for the efficient, effective and compliant delivery
· Serves customer deliveries out of MiddleEast Operations
· Execute Operations strategy in Kuwait operations and Continuous improvement
· T&O representative in the SOE, SOP, RF processes for Kuwait and first point of contact of the segment business head
· Drives continuous improvement , Capex and FtG program ownership
· Oversees all daily operations of the Factory from production and manufacturing to ensuring policies and procedures are followed.
· Develops processes that will maximize safety, quality and productivity
· Planning, organizing, directing and running optimum day-to-day operations of the Factory.
· Increasing production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining quality standards.
· Responsible for production output and product quality
The role will be based in Kuwait and will report into Manufacturing Operations Manager.
· Bachelor’s/Master Degree in Chemical Engineering or Production Engineering or Masters in Chemistry
· Proven work experience as Factory Manager in paint or chemical company, engineering and production
· Strong leadership , team building, decision-making and people management skills
· Certified Fire Fighter and First Aider
· Proficiency in computer systems including Microsoft Suite, etc.
· Knowledge in ERP applications
· Familiarity with the industry standard equipment and technical expertise
· Be knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory process
· Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources)
· Working knowledge of color and composition formulation, tinting and mixing processes
· Ability to create accountability and lead by example
· Excellent communication skills fluent in written and verbal English.
· Ability to work with people from different nationalities and cultural backgrounds.
With more than 5,500 employees located around the world. Hempel is a truly multicultural organisation. We firmly believe that diversity and equal opportunities create business value and help drive growth. Since 1915, Hempel has been a world-leading coatings specialist, providing protection and inspiration to the world around us. We deliver trusted solutions in the protective, decorative, marine, container, industrial and yacht markets. Through advanced coatings solutions, we help our customers protect their most valuable assets, while improving their environmental performance and adding real value to their businesses. On every project, we are there every step of the way to advise, support and provide the products that our customers depend on. It’s why we exist and why we’re the partner of choice for customers in over 80 countries worldwide.