Award winning Executive recruitment company, Monroe Consulting Group is recruiting on behalf of a well-established international manufacturing with a significant operation in Thailand. As part of its continued growth and transformation, they are seeking an experience VP Manufacturing and Operations to lead and strengthen the organization's manufacturing and operational performance.
This is a high-impact leadership role for an executive who combines commercial acumen, operational excellence and technology-driven manufacturing. The successful candidate will shape manufacturing strategy, organizational capability, investment and performance, working closely with regional and global leadership. Open to both Thai and international/expatriate candidates.
Job Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end manufacturing and operational performance across the Thailand operation.
Develop and execute the manufacturing and operations strategy in line with business objectives.
Lead and develop large, multi-functional manufacturing and engineering teams.
Drive improvements across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Productivity and Capacity.
Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, automation, Industry 4.0 and continuous improvement initiatives.
Oversee Manufacturing, Process and Industrial Engineering, technology deployment and industrialisation.
Drive manufacturing capacity, NPI and operational readiness for new products and technologies.
Own operational cost, productivity, CAPEX and OPEX performance.
Lead major factory transformation, expansion and improvement projects.
Establish strong operational KPIs and performance management systems.
Work closely with senior leadership and global stakeholders on strategic manufacturing initiatives.
Develop high-performing leadership teams and succession plans.
Build a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Job Requirements
Extensive years of experience in complex manufacturing environments.
Experience leading sizeable manufacturing organisations and multi-functional teams.
Strong exposure to electronics, advanced manufacturing, industrial technology, semiconductor, EMS or similarly complex production environments.
A track record of leading both operations and engineering/manufacturing technology.
Strong commercial understanding, including CAPEX, OPEX, cost and investment management.
Demonstrable achievements in productivity, quality, yield, efficiency and manufacturing performance.
Experience leading significant operational change, expansion or transformation.
International manufacturing experience, ideally within a multinational environment.
Strong English communication and executive leadership capability
