Project Manager (Food)

Position:                                  Project Manager (Food)
Salary:                                     Total package 130,000 – 180,000 THB / month
Welfares:                                Bonus                         
Location:                                Chonburi
Working Day:                         Monday to Friday
Responsibilities:

• Set the overall start-up plan for the site, defining clear objectives and milestones.
• Develop commissioning procedures with key performance indicators (KPIs) and handover metrics.
• Play a vital role as a member of the factory management team, contributing to the plant's overall success.
• Cultivate a safety, quality, and continuous improvement mindset among operators.
• Coach and exemplify the application of safety standards and OH&S regulations, ensuring the protection of workers and assets as an integral part of the validation plan.
• Manage and support the recruitment process for production labor and manufacturing overhead positions.
• Develop and oversee Manufacturing Capability training programs, including equipment knowledge transfer through factory-directed or hands-on training.
• Collaborate in the creation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to enhance operational efficiency and establish job descriptions for new positions.
• Organize a comprehensive training plan for all operators in collaboration with HSE, quality, and HR.
• Implement a training evaluation system to assess the effectiveness of training programs.
• Maintain regular communication with plant management to ensure the availability of necessary resources, including CVS (Commissioning, Validation, Start-up) teams and operators.
• Assume full responsibility for the successful Commissioning, Validation, and Start-up of the Greenfield factory.
• Establish and develop a structured CVS Framework to guide the entire process.
• Lead and manage all CVS activities, coordinating resources, collaborating with the engineering group, and facilitating cross-functional decision-making.
• Develop comprehensive CVS plans, encompassing checklists, timelines, and the incorporation of Global Best Practices for Quality.
• Provide oversight, coaching, support, and direction to CVS teams, effectively managing their budgets.
• Organize and chair meetings related to CVS activities and project information, fostering seamless communication between all departments and delivering regular updates to the Site Management Team.
• Resolve cross-functional issues, define and report on milestones, and diligently follow up on action items.
• Promote and enforce safety standards and OH&S regulations throughout the commissioning, validation, and start-up process, ensuring the well-being of workers and safeguarding assets.
• Manage the permits interface to guarantee legal compliance for factory production.
• Identify and assess cost reduction opportunities across the site, implementing lean solutions to minimize waste, enhance yield, increase TRS (Total Recordable Severity), and optimize productivity, labor, and equipment utilization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in engineering, along with sufficient relevant experience.
• At least 15 years of experience in food or Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry.
• Comprehensive experience in industrial production environments.
• Familiarity with start-up processes, including at least one greenfield project.
• Knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) systems.
• Strong project management skills.
• Experience with a greenfield setup is a plus.
• Proficiency in both English and Thai.
• Able to work under pressure.