About this role
- Ensure the effective operation of the Ink Preparation Unit in line with production plans, quality standards, and safety requirements.
- Prepare, control, and optimize ink, solvent, and chemical usage to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and support cost targets.
- Monitor ink formulations, color consistency, spectrophotometric measurements, and color tolerances to ensure compliance with customer and production requirements.
- Manage inventory records, raw material shelf life, SDS documentation, and stock rotation in accordance with company procedures.
- Coordinate incoming material trials, supplier-related quality issues, and continuous improvement projects related to print quality, color performance, and cost reduction.
- Plan and follow up maintenance, calibration, and cleaning activities for ink preparation and color measurement equipment.
- Ensure compliance with Quality, Environmental, 5S, and Occupational Health & Safety standards within the department.
- Analyze operational performance, prepare reports, support corrective actions, and contribute to achieving departmental KPIs.
- Provide technical guidance and training to personnel and collaborate effectively with Production, Quality, Purchasing, Warehouse, and other relevant departments.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Production Manager within the scope of the position.
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; experience with ERP systems and production reporting tools is preferred.
- Able to pass a color vision assessment, as accurate color discrimination is an essential requirement of the role.
- Good command of written and spoken English, with the ability to understand technical documentation and communicate with suppliers.
- Able to work flexible hours when required by production needs.
- Willing and able to travel when required.
- Knowledge of printing production processes; experience in flexible packaging is preferred.
- Knowledge of ink formulation, color theory, color matching, spectrophotometry, and safe chemical handling practices is preferred.
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, planning, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills.
- Awareness of 5S, occupational health and safety, environmental requirements, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and TPM is preferred.
- You will have the opportunity to work for a well-established multinational company.
- You will benefit from working conditions that support your professional development and enable you to achieve your career goals.
- You will be part of a dynamic, high-performance work environment operating in line with international standards.
- Our company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including private health insurance, life insurance, healthcare services, bonus programs, transportation and meal services, as well as the Wellbees Employee Assistance Program.
- If you would like to be part of a motivated team within an international organization that embraces a flexible working culture, we look forward to receiving your application.