Monroe Consulting Group, an award-winning executive recruitment firm, is recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing company in Chachoengsao. Our client is seeking a Plant General Manager to lead overall plant operations, drive operational excellence, and deliver production, quality, safety, and cost objectives.
The Plant General Manager will oversee end-to-end plant operations, driving production efficiency, quality, cost optimization, EHS, and continuous improvement. The role covers manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, CAPEX/OPEX, compliance, and workforce development while ensuring operational and business targets are achieved.
Job Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end plant operations, including production, engineering, maintenance, quality, and packaging.
Drive operational efficiency through OEE, yield, scrap, downtime, and cost improvement.
Ensure product quality, customer specifications, and relevant quality and food safety standards.
Oversee maintenance, equipment reliability, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Manage OPEX/CAPEX budgets, investment plans, suppliers, and contractors.
Ensure EHS, environmental, and sustainability standards are maintained.
Lead and develop plant leadership and operational teams, including succession planning and capability development.
Collaborate with Supply Chain, Sales, R&D, Technical, and regional/corporate teams.
Represent the plant in customer audits, technical trials, and strategic projects.
Job Requirements
Proven experience in a senior plant or factory leadership role within a manufacturing environment, preferably in packaging or related industries.
Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and production processes, with packaging experience preferred.
Open to expatriate candidates with relevant manufacturing or plant management experience.
Experience driving TPM, Lean, Six Sigma, OEE, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Knowledge of quality, food safety, EHS, and relevant manufacturing standards.
Strong strategic leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, and people's management skills.
High proficiency in English.
