Production Manager - Coral Paints Ghana

We are looking for a dedicated Production Manager in the paint industry with a minimum experience of 3 years. He/she will be responsible for the processes, formulations, and overall workflow that are essentials in the paint manufacturing business to ensure product quality and safety. The Manager’s duties include:

• Preparing paint batches.
• Analyzing raw materials.
• Conducting QC tests.
• Research and development.
• Explore ways to improve products, processes, and equipment.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Independently plan and execute laboratory work in support of customers’ requests, new product launches, quality complaints and assessment of competitive materials as assigned.

• Evaluating and ensuring compliance with manufacturing plant’s safety procedures and standards. This includes inspection, audit, training, and accident/incident reporting.
• Supervise daily activities of production area. Co-ordinate work schedules, staff requirements, and production sequences to maximize productivity.
• Support new product application, equipment, and development.
• Maintaining laboratory instruments, troubleshooting malfunctions, and purchasing new laboratory supplies.
• Writing technical papers and reports, and preparing standards and specifications for processes, tests, and products.
• Assist/Conduct investigations of product & process problems related to raw materials and procedure upsets.
• Actively participate in implementing strategies and policies, which constantly improve the day-to-day and long-term operation. Provide input into decisions regarding direction, training, goal setting, corrective action, and other administrative functions.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field.
• Knowledge in handling quality control. Performs product testing, evaluation and able to give QC adjustments.
• Familiar with tinting paint and coating applications. Use visual color evaluation techniques, spectrophotometer, and software to verify color accuracy. Interpret data using programs such as Datacolor, X-rite, or BYK-mac i.
• Experience in laboratory work and in scientific research and development.
• Must be a self-starter, and able to work independently, as well as be a team player.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
• Ability to direct and motivate employees.
• Good presentation, documentation, and reporting skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.