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Senior Plant Director | Food

Chonburi Province Permanent THB4,320,000 - THB5,280,000 per year View Job Description
The Senior Plant Director is responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, and operational performance of a large-scale FMCG manufacturing facility. This role carries full responsibility for manufacturing operations, including production, engineering, maintenance, quality assurance, supply chain coordination, EHS (Environment, Health & Safety), cost management, capital projects, workforce engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Lead a high-impact, strategic manufacturing operation
  • Accelerate your career in a global organisation

About Our Client

A globally recognised leader with a portfolio of trusted brands, committed to operational excellence, innovation, sustainability, and the development of world-class manufacturing talent.

Job Description

Strategic & Operational Leadership

  • Lead all plant operations, ensuring achievement of business, operational, and financial objectives.
  • Develop and execute site strategy aligned with regional and global manufacturing goals.
  • Drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
  • Ensure delivery of production plans while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.
  • Lead site transformation and productivity improvement initiatives.



Health, Safety & Environment

  • Champion a zero-harm culture and ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental requirements.
  • Promote proactive safety behaviours and continuous risk reduction.
  • Lead investigations, corrective actions, and long-term improvements to strengthen site safety performance.



Quality & Compliance

  • Ensure all products meet internal quality standards, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain robust food safety and quality management systems.
  • Drive a culture where quality is embedded throughout all manufacturing processes.



Financial & Business Performance

  • Own the plant's operating budget, cost performance, and productivity agenda.
  • Deliver annual savings and efficiency targets while maintaining service, quality, and safety standards.
  • Manage capital investment projects and support future capacity expansion plans.
  • Monitor and improve key performance indicators across the operation.



People Leadership

  • Lead, coach, and develop a diverse leadership team across manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain, and support functions.
  • Build strong succession plans and talent pipelines.
  • Drive employee engagement, capability development, and organisational effectiveness.
  • Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performance culture.



Engineering & Continuous Improvement

  • Oversee engineering, maintenance, reliability, and asset management activities.
  • Drive improvements in equipment reliability, efficiency, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
  • Lead Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, and operational excellence initiatives.
  • Support the adoption of digital manufacturing and automation technologies.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field; MBA preferred.
  • Significant manufacturing leadership experience within FMCG, Food & Beverage, Consumer Goods, or a comparable high-volume production environment.
  • Proven experience leading large manufacturing sites with full operational accountability.
  • Strong background in Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, TPM, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Demonstrated success in driving productivity, efficiency, quality, and cost improvements.
  • Exceptional leadership, coaching, and people development skills.
  • Strong financial and commercial acumen, including budget and cost management responsibility.
  • Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders across regional and global functions.
  • Experience leading organisational transformation, change management, and culture development initiatives.
  • Strong understanding of health, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements within a manufacturing environment.
  • Resilient, results-driven, and capable of making sound decisions in a complex and fast-moving environment.

What's on Offer

  • A highly competitive executive compensation package with performance-based incentives.
  • The opportunity to lead a large-scale manufacturing facility with full operational and strategic accountability.
  • Exposure to regional and global leadership teams, with the ability to influence decision-making at the highest levels of the organisation.
  • Significant opportunities for career progression within a global manufacturing and operations network.
  • Comprehensive benefits, including healthcare, retirement provisions, wellness programmes, and other executive-level benefits.
Contact
Sonia Fernandez
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7070908
Phone number
+66 2 012 5017

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
General Management
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Chonburi Province
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sonia Fernandez
Consultant phone
+66 2 012 5017
Job Reference
JN-072026-7070908

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.