Plant Manager (Chemical), Pathum Thani, Thailand

Award winning Executive recruitment company, Monroe Consulting Group is recruiting for a leading international chemical manufacturing. Our client is looking for leaders who are passionate about process optimization and digital transformation to be part of a dynamic team that values agile thinking, technical mastery, and sustainable growth.

As a Plant Manager, you will be responsible for responsible the strategic and operational leadership of the site, ensuring production targets are met within a culture of safety and continuous improvement. This role is critical for driving operational excellence by optimizing yields and modernizing processes, all while fostering a high-performance culture across our technical and administrative teams. You will serve as the key point of contact for corporate leadership and external regulatory bodies, ensuring the plant remains a benchmark for efficiency and safety in the industry.


Job Responsibilities

  • Drive end-to-end plant operations, ensuring seamless integration between production, maintenance, utilities, and logistics.

  • Continuously analyze and refine production workflows to maximize yield, improve energy efficiency, and implement rigorous cost-control measures.

  • Ensure all site activities strictly adhere to Thai industrial safety, environmental standards, and labor regulations.

  • Serve as the primary lead for external audits, managing relationships with customers, regulatory authorities, and international certification bodies.

  • Act as the critical bridge between the manufacturing site and the Corporate Office, ensuring alignment on KPIs, reporting, and company-wide initiatives.

  • Oversee the day-to-day administrative functions of the plant to maintain a structured, efficient, and well-documented working environment.

  • Lead, mentor, and coach multi-disciplinary teams across Production, Maintenance, and Quality Assurance to foster a culture of high performance.

  • Manage plant assets and workforce planning to meet production targets while maintaining the highest quality standards.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.

  • Extensive experience in chemical manufacturing or heavy industry operations.

  • Strong knowledge of Thai industrial laws, hazardous substance regulations, and safety standards.

  • Proven leadership skills with a track record of managing large, diverse teams.

  • Able to work 6 days a week (Monday-Saturday)

  • Proficiency in English and Thai, knowledge in Hindi will be a plus.

  • Open to Indian and Thai nationality.