Factory Manager

Job Posting

• 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. Jotun Algerie, established in 2011, is one of the key markets within the MEIA region.
• With a production facility Jotun Technover P SPA since 2022 and a rapidly growing team with 1 production facility, 2 warehouses and more than 80 employees, we aim to further strengthen Jotun’s position in Algeria through ambitious market growth plans that focus on innovation, efficiency and profitability.

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

• Join our dynamic team as a Factory manager to lead and manage the manufacturing organization (functional areas: production, filling, process, QC, production planning and RM warehouse) by enhancing its developments based on Jotun’s values and in accordance with local, regional, segment, and corporate objectives and guidelines, to achieve operations efficiency while maintaining good delivery service and HSEQ standard.
• This position will be in Freha Tizi-ouazou and report directly to the Operation Manager.

• Responsible for HSEQ within the area of responsibility and Lead the function by implementing and monitoring procedures and guidelines to ensure that production and related activities are compliant with local laws and regulations, ISO 9001, ISO14001, and ISO 45001, Jotun Operations System, and Jotun’s HSEQ Management system.
• Continually review, support, influence and lead the Operational functions by setting core KPIs, monitoring and setting corrective action as required to ensure that these functions are operating efficiently, are within budget and consistently meeting customer expectations. Ensure that the functions are correctly designed and fit for purpose to meet/accommodate changing/increasing demand patterns.
• Initiate, drive, and follow up continuous improvement activities by implementing the Jotun Operations System and follow up through agreed KPIs.
• Participate in operations management meetings to coordinate activities and improvement projects.
• Keep close contact with Planning and Purchasing functions to ensure that adequate stock levels of Raw Materials (RM), packaging, and all other production-related materials are secured to meet the On Time in Full (OTIF) requirements.
• Oversee product quality and follow up with Process regarding various Quality Check (QC) tests on batches to ensure compliance with QC guidelines.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

What we look for :

• Engineering or Chemical University Degree.
  
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Production or Process management.
  
• Solid experience in the manufacturing process from RM to FG
  
• Very good command in Arabic and English languages spoken and written.
  

Competencies for this Position:

• Communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively.
• Adheres to company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high quality results.
• Uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities and allocates resources effectively.
• Makes an impact; convinces and persuades others; promotes plans and ideas successfully.
  

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
  
• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning.
• 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 

POSITION INFORMATION

• Company: Jotun Technover P SPA
  
• Contract Type: Regular
• Time Type: Full time
  

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy): 13.07.2026