03.18.16
Company Description:
Jotun is one of the world's leading manufacturers of decorative paints, marine, protective and powder coatings. The Group has 63 companies and 37 production facilities on all continents. Jotun products are available in more than 100 countries through own subsidiaries, joint ventures, agents, branch offices and distributors. Jotun's total sales in 2015 were NOK 22,515 million, and employing more than 9,800 employees. The Jotun Group is organised into four segments and seven geographical regions, and has its head office in Sandefjord, Norway.
Business Industry:
OEM/ Industrial Coatings
Experience:
Mid-Senior Level
Job Function:
Product Management
Employment Type:
Full-time
Job Description:
Jotun is committed to developing its leading edge Passive Fire Protection (PFP) concept and is currently investing in a new state of the art R&D Centre in Flixborough, UK. As part of the increased focus on PFP we are now seeking a suitably qualified Technical Support Manager, Passive Fire Protection to develop competence across regional networks and play a key co-ordination role between Concept Managers, Product Managers and the Laboratory to provide stronger and faster support on all PFP related matters. This position will report to the Global Technical Support Manager, Marine and Protective Coatings in Norway and the job holder will be based in Flixborough, UK to be in close proximity to the new R&D facility.
We offer:
Miscellaneous info:
Travel: Approx. 75 days travel.
Qualifications:
Education field:
Scientific subjects
Education level:
College / University, Bachelor's degree.
Personal qualities:
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Jotun is one of the world's leading manufacturers of decorative paints, marine, protective and powder coatings. The Group has 63 companies and 37 production facilities on all continents. Jotun products are available in more than 100 countries through own subsidiaries, joint ventures, agents, branch offices and distributors. Jotun's total sales in 2015 were NOK 22,515 million, and employing more than 9,800 employees. The Jotun Group is organised into four segments and seven geographical regions, and has its head office in Sandefjord, Norway.
Business Industry:
OEM/ Industrial Coatings
Experience:
Mid-Senior Level
Job Function:
Product Management
Employment Type:
Full-time
Job Description:
Jotun is committed to developing its leading edge Passive Fire Protection (PFP) concept and is currently investing in a new state of the art R&D Centre in Flixborough, UK. As part of the increased focus on PFP we are now seeking a suitably qualified Technical Support Manager, Passive Fire Protection to develop competence across regional networks and play a key co-ordination role between Concept Managers, Product Managers and the Laboratory to provide stronger and faster support on all PFP related matters. This position will report to the Global Technical Support Manager, Marine and Protective Coatings in Norway and the job holder will be based in Flixborough, UK to be in close proximity to the new R&D facility.
- Manage the process for approvals of primers, topcoats and technical documentation related to PFP.
- Provide the technical overview on product complaints related to PFP and through close co-operation with R&D ensure that outcomes are communicated and applied effectively.
- Deliver technical support training to regional and local TSS Managers on all aspects of PFP.
- Handle all main technical enquiries on PFP coming from the Regional TSS network.
- Act as the main co-ordinator on PFP related matters between product managers, concept manager and the laboratory.
We offer:
- Opportunities for professional and personal development.
- International working environment.
Miscellaneous info:
Travel: Approx. 75 days travel.
Qualifications:
- Substantial experience of heavy duty coatings.
- Experience of PFP.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Education field:
Scientific subjects
Education level:
College / University, Bachelor's degree.
Personal qualities:
- Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results.
- Makes an impact; convinces and persuades others; promotes plans and ideas successfully.
- Quickly understands and analyzes complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments.
- Demonstrates specialist knowledge and expertise in own area; participates in continuous professional development.
- Communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively.
- Co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals.
- Self reliant.
- Service oriented.
- Completer finisher.
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