Do you dream of a career with global impact and visibility in an ambitious and growing company? Are you an experienced and approachable production expert with excellent team management skills? Then you could be our new Production Lead.
Responsible to Manage the Production team
Drive Production and Maintenance performance to meet the required SC KPIs and defined financial targets
Assist Plant Manager to identify and drives Supply Chain PAP cost saving initiatives
Drive change management and Continuous Improvement culture and mindset across Production and Maintenance team
Responsible to assist Plant Manager with the CAPEX (capital expenditure) and FE (fixed expenses) budgeting
Responsible to carry out the CAPEX project and ensure the FE expenses are managed well within the budget
Responsible to develop people capabilities and team competencies at operation by identifying the needed development and training programs
Ensure Production & Maintenance are safe and it’s 6S is at upmost tour condition all the time
University degree in chemistry or engineering field
Minimum 5 years industrial experience, with minimum 3 years in management role
Knowledge of paint technology will be added advantage
Knowledge of ISO 9000, 14000 and 18000 is essential
Knowledge of LEAN/6 SIGMA/any other continuous improvement methodology
Strong oral/written communication and presentation skill
Fluency in English
You’ll join our Operations - Production team.
You’ll enjoy professional development and progression in a growing global company where we inspire and collaborate to build a brighter future together.
You’ve been hired for your unique perspective – so speak up and share opportunities for improvement.
Build a career that supports responsible practices and contributes to better business performance at the same time.
Does it sound like a match to you?
Click the ‘Apply for position’ button in the top-right corner and submit your application letter with a CV in English via our recruitment system.
Application due
2026-06-28
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Job Functions
Production
Industry
Chemicals
At Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other.
We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact.
At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents, we can achieve great things, together.
As a world-leading supplier of trusted coating solutions, Hempel is a global company with strong values, working with customers in the decorative, marine, infrastructure and energy industries. Hempel factories, R&D centres and stock points are established in every region.
Hempel’s paints and coatings protect and beautify buildings, infrastructure and other assets, and play an essential role in our customers’ businesses. They help minimise maintenance costs, improve aesthetics and increase energy efficiency.
At Hempel, our purpose is to shape a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions. We firmly believe that we will succeed as a business only if we place sustainability at our heart. Not only is it the right thing to do, it will strengthen our competitive position, make ourselves more resilient and reduce our risk.
Hempel was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1915. It is majority owned by the Hempel Foundation, which ensures a solid economic base for the Hempel Group and supports cultural, social, humanitarian and scientific purposes around the world.
