202 Manufacturing Manager jobs in Thailand

Job Responsibilities:

1. Lead and manage the end-to-end Fabrication Production Process, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance with company standards.
2. Develop and implement production plans to meet customer requirements, delivery schedules, and quality standards.
3. Monitor KPIs (productivity, yield, scrap, downtime, cost) and take corrective actions as necessary.
4. Manage, coach, and develop the production team to ensure high performance and engagement.
5. Drive Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
6. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain) to resolve production issues and improve operations.
7. Ensure compliance with EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) regulations and promote a strong safety culture.
8. Prepare and manage the department budget, including manpower, overtime, and operational expenses.
9. Support new product introduction (NPI) and technology transfer into fabrication operations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or related field.
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in manufacturing operations, with at least 3–5 years in a managerial role.
• Strong background in Fabrication Processes (Sheet Metal, Machining, Welding, Sssembly, or related).
• Proven experience in Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement.
• Strong leadership, people management, and communication skills.
• Good command of English (both written and spoken).
• Familiarity with ERP / MES systems and production reporting.

Our client is a renowned PCB manufacturer with over 35 years of expertise, trusted by global partners across automotive, medical, and railway industries. With a strong commitment to safety, quality, and innovation, our seasoned team of engineers and quality specialists deliver premium PCB products and comprehensive supply solutions worldwide.

We are seeking a highly experienced Manufacturing Manager with a strong background in PCB manufacturing to lead our production operations. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring world-class production standards, adherence to international safety regulations, and driving operational excellence.

• Oversee and manage end-to-end PCB manufacturing operations to meet production targets, quality standards, and delivery schedules.
• Ensure strict compliance with automotive, medical, and railway industry safety standards.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, supervisors, and production staff to achieve operational excellence.
• Collaborate closely with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Maintenance departments to ensure seamless production flow.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in productivity, cost efficiency, and process optimization.
• Monitor KPIs, analyze performance metrics, and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Ensure equipment and facility maintenance schedules are followed to minimize downtime.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and ensure smooth scaling from prototype to mass production.
• Report directly to senior management on production performance, challenges, and improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering (Electronics, Industrial, Electrical, or related fields).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in PCB manufacturing, with at least 6 years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of PCB processes, equipment, and industry standards.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to build, guide, and motivate high-performing teams.
• Experience in implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, international manufacturing environment.

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The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for overseeing all manufacturing operations to ensure efficient, safe, and cost-effective production of food packaging products. This role requires leadership in driving operational excellence, managing production teams, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining compliance with food safety regulations and company policies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, organize, and control manufacturing operations to meet production targets, quality standards, and delivery schedules
• Implement lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives
• Monitor production metrics including efficiency, yield, waste reduction, and cost control
• Drive productivity improvements and cost reduction initiatives
• Analyze production data and implement optimization strategies
• Manage maintenance schedules and equipment reliability programs
• Lead capital project implementation and equipment upgrades
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and Planning teams to optimize production schedules
• Ensure optimal utilization of equipment, materials, and human resources
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching to direct reports
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards (HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, BRC, etc.)
• Implement and maintain quality control systems and procedures
• Drive corrective and preventive actions for quality non-conformances
• Ensure adherence to customer specifications and regulatory requirements
• Maintain a safe working environment in compliance with occupational health and safety regulations
• Implement and monitor safety protocols and emergency procedures
• Ensure compliance with Thai labor laws and company policies

Qualification :

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical) or related field
• Minimum 7-10 years of manufacturing management experience
• Experience in food packaging, FMCG, or related manufacturing industry preferred
• Proven track record in leading manufacturing operations and teams
• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar
• Knowledge of maintenance management and equipment reliability
• Data analysis and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Change management and project management capabilities

Our customer is a leading metal manufacturer, providing high-quality products and surface finishing solutions to support construction, automotive, and industrial applications.

Responsibilities:

• Leading New Product Introduction (NPI) and New Product Development (NPD) projects.
• Engaging with customers to receive concept/design, performing design reviews, and resolving design and process issues.
• Managing APQP, PPAP, prototype testing, process validation, and process improvement.
• Developing and optimizing processes focusing on aluminum extrusion, heavy products, metal forming, and die casting.
• Driving Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives (VSM, line balancing, Kaizen, waste elimination).
• Leading the engineering team, building capability, and managing change to align with World Class Manufacturing standards.
• Coordinating cross-functionally with production, QA, procurement, and customers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or higher in Engineering (Mechanical, Metallurgy, Industrial).
• At least 10 years of experience in NPI, process, or manufacturing (metal, extrusion, die casting).
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, Control Plan, and MSA.
• Expertise in metal forming and tooling/die design.
• Experience in Lean manufacturing (Kaizen, VSM, line balancing).
• Strong leadership and change management skills.
• Good command of English.

Reference Code: 95194

HACH

Hach is a world leader in the manufacture and distribution of analytical instruments, test kits, and reagents for testing the quality of water, aqueous solutions, and air. Our products are designed specifically for quality, accuracy, and simplicity. Strengthened by our sister companies in the environmental industry worldwide, our goal for the future is to continue to provide customers with reliable instrumentation, accurately prepared reagents, proven methods, simplified procedures, and outstanding technical support. We offer an environment that is team-centered, customer-driven, quality-focused, and growth-oriented. Working at Hach will provide you with the opportunity for robust career development.

OUR MISSION:

Ensure water quality for people around the world.

OUR VISION:

We make water analysis better – faster, simpler, greener, and more informative – via unsurpassed customer partnerships, the most knowledgeable experts, and reliable, easy-to-use products.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for driving company methodologies with accountability through daily management of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, Cost, People, 5S and VES related subjects in Laboratory & Chemical Manufacturing department as well as manage a team of area managers including chemists and technicians in manufacturing environment with scientific expertise to ensure successful transfer of new products from development to manufacturing.

This position includes laboratory roles for validation and qualification of new chemicals, transferring of new products and processes, lead on chemistry related projects, support GCS functions & failure investigation of commercialized products; support processes to ensure performance within expected parameters, coordinates and work closely with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance, and Operations, to achieve production goals and maintain high-quality standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Safety and Compliance:

·    Ensure strict adherence to chemical handling and safety protocols in both the production and laboratory environments.

·    Ensure chemical compliance with local and other regulatory bodies.

·    Provide updated records/ data to relevant parties and regulatory bodies.

·    Manage waste disposal and hazardous material protocols, ensuring environmental safety compliance.

·    Direct and train production staff to ensure adherence to manufacturing standards and safety regulations.

·    Address and mitigate any safety hazards in the area.

Production Management:

·    Planning, organizing, and managing the chemical laboratory and chemical production processes.

·    Ensure production targets are met within the specified time and budget constraints.

·    Monitor the daily operations of the manufacturing floor to ensure efficiency and productivity.

·    Provide updated records/ data to relevant parties, e.g. quality, logistics and production control to support smooth cooperation and effective communication among all relevant departments.

·    Monitor and ensure physical and system information are accurate and updated.

·    Perform other functions as necessary or as assigned by director.

Laboratory Operations:

·    Manage laboratory technicians in conducting tests, analysis, and research for chemical production.

·    Oversee the calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment, ensuring precision and reliability in testing processes.

·    Ensure laboratory practices comply with industry standards and safety regulations.

·    Prepare reports based on test results and collaborate with production teams for support and improvements.

Quality Control:

·    Implement and maintain quality control procedures to ensure products meet company standards, customer expectations and regulatory specifications.

·    Review and analyze production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specification and operating or production problems.

·    Conduct regular inspections and audits of the production processes.

·    Address and resolve any issues related to product quality or laboratory results.

·    Team Leadership & Coordination:

·    Organize, manage, communicate, and take actions to ensure efficient and effective operations.

·    Lead, mentor, and develop a team of laboratory and production staff, ensuring a high-performance culture.

·    Coordinate and work with applicable functions for daily, weekly, monthly activities to ensure manufacturing operations run according to established facility specifications and KPIs.

·    Foster a positive and productive work environment.

·    Coordinate with the engineering and R&D departments to ensure seamless integration of new product into the manufacturing process.

·    Management support, e.g. engagement, staffing, performance appraisal, motivation, and training.

Process Improvement:

·    Identify areas for process improvements and implement solutions to optimize efficiency and reduce costs.

·    Keep up to date with the latest chemical production technologies, lab techniques, and industry trends.

·    Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing projects.

Inventory Management:

·    Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, produced chemicals, and laboratory supplies.

·    Coordinate with the procurement department to ensure timely availability of materials and chemicals.

·    Manage the storage and handling of hazardous materials and chemicals in compliance with safety regulations.

Documentation and Reporting:

·    Maintain accurate records of production activities, including work orders, inventory levels, and quality control reports.

·    Prepare and present regular reports on production performance, quality issues, and improvement initiatives to senior management.

RESPONSIBILITY SCOPE:

·    Operate from OpCo goals and targets.

·    Job is managerial to the extent that daily work directions and instructions are provided to the department.

·    Decisions are made within prescribed operating guidelines.

·    Accountable for budget preparation and compliance with operating budget.

·    Accountability for assets.

·    Informally make recommendations concerning planning.

·    Recurring work situations with occasional variations from the norm.

·    Involves a moderate degree of complexity.

·    Contacts are normally made with others inside and outside OpCo in different functions and regions.

·    Contacts are usually with immediate associates and director.

QUALIFICATIONS & TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

·    Bachelor's degree or minimum of 8 years' experience Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.

·    At least 8 years' experience in chemical manufacturing, preferably in laboratory and related functions.

·    Minimum of 5 years of experience in managerial roles.

·    Strong understanding of chemical production with extensive knowledge of chemical production processes, such as batch production, continuous production, or custom chemical synthesis.

·    Familiarity with laboratory testing techniques, such as titration, spectroscopy, chromatography, Silica and pH measurement.

·    Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) tools and techniques.

·    Able to communicate effectively using English language skill in a technical level.

·    In-depth understanding of ISO 9001 and/or other relevant quality management standards.

·    Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).

·    Knowledge of manufacturing process with Oracle ERP, AGILE PLM, QMS is advantageous.

·    Strong interpersonal, communication, analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

·    Excellent leadership and team management skills.

·    Great attention to detail and organizational skills.

·    Take initiative, dedicated, and hardworking.

·    Strategic thinking and root cause problems solving mindset.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT & CONDITIONS:

·    The duties and responsibilities are generally performed in laboratory and chemical manufacturing environments. Daily activities involve hazardous chemicals in proximity.

·    The position generally involves occasional sitting; frequent standing, occasional walking; moderate to heavy lifting and carrying; frequent kneeling, twisting, and balancing; occasional climbing; and, frequent reaching, pushing/pulling, grasping, and operation of equipment and machinery.

·    The environmental conditions generally include ambient inside temperature with sufficient lighting levels. The use of protective clothing, respirators, ESD and PPE is required in accordance with workplace conditions.

Job Description
Strategic :

• Execute the strategic with decisions for Manufacturing Quality and support resources to deliver key functional objectives in alignment with Crafting and Supply strategic goals.

Quality Control

• Oversee and manage all aspects of the product quality control within the organization.
• Manage the inspection process to ensure the products are delivered on time with compliance to specifications and monitor quality of products.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation related to quality product and inspection processes to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Involve end-to-end product quality and support continuous improvement from mass production to new products development phase, ensure feedback and lesson learned are incorporated into new product and process design.
• Initiate innovation to improve the inspection process, optimized resources, improve efficiencies and beneficial to productivity.
• Account for quality decision of final product in mass production phase to balance manufacturing process capability and product requirement.

People development

• Develop team capability toward delivery C&S quality initiative and to become high performing team.
• Communicate effectively with team of the organization, promoting a quality-focused mindset.

Customer Satisfaction:

• Response quality prevention improvement regarding exceed consumer expectation

Reporting and Analysis:

• Response quality report or quality performance to escalate and address quality improvement in manufacturing.

Qualification

• Bachelor's degree as minimum/ Master degree prefer in Engineering and Science field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience leading on quality process for manufacturing or Quality management on relate field.
• Strong understanding of Quality manufacturing standards on Jewellry or other relevant business and principle in quality control.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, interact effectively with the organization
• Experience on problem solving and logical thinking.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure that quality considerations are integrated into all aspects of the organization's operations.
• Self-motivated and hungry enough to work hard and willing to change with can do attitude.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Effectively plan and deliver exceptional work while handling both volume and complexity

Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, and control production to ensure that products are produced on time, meet quality standards, and within budget.
• Develop and implement production schedules to meet customer demands and inventory requirements, Maximizing the line availability to support best possible output.
• Monitor production processes and adjust schedules as needed to accommodate changes in product demand or production capacity.
• Engage with planning to optimize the production schedule every week in order to maximize unit line availability.
• Deliver cost per case improvements driving productivity projects every year that will mitigate the inflationary pressures.
• Ensure that the skill count is prioritized over headcount to be able to increase number of cases per hour worked.
• Issue effective and clear instructions through the line leaders.
• Conduct regular performance appraisals, provide constructive feedback, and identify training and development needs.
• Foster a positive work environment that encourages teamwork and high engagement.
• Prepare and manage the unit's budget, ensuring cost control and efficient use of resources.
• Monitor financial performance and implement corrective actions to address variances.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Bachelor of Science or related fields.
• Experience working in factories of foods, beverages, or pharma multinational companies for at least 10 years.
• Supervisor management level experience of at least 5 year.
• Attention to quality and continuous development
• Development of personnel capabilities in the organization
• Dedication to the success of the organization
• Excellent command of English communication
• Be able to work in Pathumthani Plant

More than just a recruitment company. At PRTR, we have been a part of our customer's success for 30 years as their total HR solutions partner. With 550 dedicated professionals and over 15,000 outsourced staff, we will continue to carry out our mission to develop a better career, a better life, and a better society, and thrive to become the No.1 people solutions organization in Southeast Asia.

Purpose

Formulating the department's production plan, supervising and monitoring manufacturing activities, and completing order requirements on time while reducing costs, under the guidance of plant and department policies, to improve manufacturing efficiency and achieve operational excellence targets within the factory operating plan and budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Policies and Procedures
• Developing and implementing manufacturing-related policies and procedures to align with government regulations and corporate policy.
• Organizing the formulation of responsibilities for management personnel at all levels and optimizing internal structure and staffing.
• Developing and implementing cable assembly function budget and plan; allocating function targets to subordinates; and monitoring achievement of the budget and overall performance to achieve targeted cable assembly performance.
• People Management and Development
• Allocating and balancing work across direct reports; reviewing and providing timely performance feedback; mentoring, developing, and motivating staff; and resolving people/functional issues to achieve targeted performance and retain key talent.
• Cable & Cable Assembly Management
• Managing cable assembly, executing production plans, reviewing and resolving manufacturing issues, and updating the operation director to improve cable assembly efficiency and achieve operational excellence.
• Cultivating team leaders and driving them to lead cross-departmental activities and resolve troubleshooting cases.
• Participating in establishing the department's quality and production system and handling major quality issues.
• Supervising and requiring all staff to effectively implement plant safety policies and promoting resolution of safety risk issues.
• Ensuring timely delivery of orders and achieving excellent customer experience.
• Project Management and Continuous Improvement Activities
• Organizing and planning key improvement projects (cost-saving initiatives, Kaizen, etc.) to reduce costs and improve efficiency and monitoring their implementation.
• Actively participating in continuous improvement training and using improvement tools for operational excellence.
• Key Process Technology Development
• Involving and supporting key process technology development, including allocating resources and providing advice, to improve manufacturing efficiency and achieve operational excellence.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Possessing a Bachelor's degree or above.
• Demonstrating good English skills (written and oral).
• Having a minimum of 5 years of shopfloor management experience in the electronics industry, including at least 2 years in managerial positions.
• Having solid Lean/6 Sigma knowledge and project experience.
• Being familiar with quality systems and tools.
• Having rich experience in operator training and development.
• Demonstrating planning knowledge and experience.
• Being proficient in PC skills.

Position Title: Thailand Plants Operation Head – Food Packaging Business

Samutprakarn, Thailand

Job Purpose:

Plants Operation Head will be responsible for overseeing the operational excellence and strategic alignment across five packaging manufacturing plants located in different regions. This role ensures consistent quality, efficiency, innovation, and supply chain agility, while driving cross-functional collaboration to meet business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Plant Operations Management

• Lead and oversee the day-to-day operations of five manufacturing plants through Plant Managers.
• Monitor and drive KPIs across production efficiency, cost, quality, safety, and delivery.
• Standardize best practices across all plants to ensure performance consistency and continuous improvement.

2. Supply Chain Leadership

• Supervise the end-to-end supply chain, including procurement, production planning, inventory, warehousing, and logistics.
• Align supply chain strategies with business objectives to improve service levels, optimize cost, and reduce lead time.

3. R&D and Product Innovation

• Collaborate with R&D team to drive product innovation, new material usage, and process improvements.
• Ensure new product development aligns with customer needs and operational capabilities.

4. Strategy & Business Planning

• Work closely with the GM to develop and execute the business strategy, expansion plans, and operational roadmap.
• Analyze business performance data and make data-driven decisions to improve overall efficiency and profitability.

5. People Leadership

• Develop and coach direct reports to build strong leadership at the plant and functional levels.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, innovation, and teamwork across all sites.

6. Compliance & Governance

• Ensure all operations comply with legal, environmental, and safety regulations.
• Lead internal audits and implement corrective actions as required.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Mechanical or Electrical or Industrial Management, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role across multiple sites.
• Experience in the packaging is highly preferred.
• Strong background in production systems, lean manufacturing, and supply chain management.
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex operations.