·       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.

Skills

·       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.