General Manager - Food

Bangkok Province Permanent THB3,780,000 - THB4,620,000 per year View Job Description
We are partnering with a global leader in food solutions to appoint an experienced General Manager to lead its Thailand business and wider Asia growth agenda. This role oversees end‑to‑end commercial, operational, and innovation activities, with full P&L responsibility and a mandate to deliver sustainable growth across food manufacturers, QSR/foodservice operators, and key distributor partners.
  • Opportunity to lead a high‑growth market for a global organisation.
  • Full ownership of the Thailand business.

About Our Client

The company operates within the FMCG industry, focusing on delivering high-quality products. It is a well-established organisation with a strong presence and commitment to operational excellence in the engineering and manufacturing sector.

Job Description

Strategic & P&L Leadership

  • Lead the country's long‑term growth strategy and align business plans with global priorities.
  • Manage the full P&L-covering revenue, pricing, mix, costs, and investments-to deliver sales, margin, EBITDA, and cash targets.
  • Adapt global category roadmaps into local portfolio and channel strategies across snacks, meat, noodles, sauces, and ready meals.



Commercial Excellence

  • Oversee key account management for major customers including QSR chains, processors, co‑packers, and emerging brands.
  • Strengthen distributor networks and drive value‑based pricing, tenders, and contract negotiations.
  • Encourage the use of consumer and category insights to shape the innovation pipeline and win customer briefs.



Innovation & R&D Collaboration

  • Partner closely with R&D and application teams to deliver market‑winning solutions across taste, texture, nutrition, and cost.
  • Accelerate speed‑to‑sample and speed‑to‑launch while ensuring robust validation and trial readiness.



Operations, Supply Chain & Quality

  • Work with supply chain, S&OP, procurement, and operations to ensure service excellence and inventory health.
  • Maintain strict adherence to GMP, HACCP, ISO/FSSC 22000, allergen control, and all food safety requirements.
  • Mitigate supply risks related to ingredients, capacity, and logistics, and optimise cost‑to‑serve.
  • Regulatory & Compliance
  • Ensure full compliance with Thai FDA, labelling, Halal (and Kosher where required), and import/export regulations.
  • Lead ethical conduct, anti‑bribery, competition law compliance, data privacy, and EHS standards.



People Leadership & Culture

  • Build and develop a high‑performing commercial and technical organisation.
  • Foster a culture centred on customer focus, safety, continuous improvement, and accountability.
  • Strengthen succession pipelines and attract top talent across commercial, R&D, application, and supply chain functions.



The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA or Food Science/Engineering preferred.
  • 12+ years of progressive experience in food ingredients, savoury/sweet solutions, or B2B food manufacturing; at least 5 years in full P&L or country/BU leadership.
  • Proven success working with QSR/foodservice customers and food processors in Thailand.
  • Strong command of Thai FDA regulations, food safety systems, and supply chain operations.
  • Fluency in Thai and English is
  • Regionally mobile with 30-40% travel.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive compensation including performance‑based bonuses and long‑term incentive schemes.
Contact
Sonia Fernandez
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6921965
Phone number
+66 2 012 5017

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
General Management
What is your area of specialisation?
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Bangkok Province
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sonia Fernandez
Consultant phone
+66 2 012 5017
Job Reference
JN-012026-6921965

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