Production Manager (Chemical Manufacturer)

Main Roles and Responsibilities: Established professional accountable for the efficient management of all production areas and personnel to ensure safety, environmental and regulatory compliance, budget and cost control and delivery of production quality, cost and inventory. In addition, this position will also foster a collaborative team environment and will identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives. This individual will also have a demonstrated history of process engineering and project management capable of leading teams, analyzing data, and defining process improvements.

Roles and Responsibilities :
 
Production Operations

• Oversee the entire production process for all products manufactured at the Kabinburi Plant.
• Issue local batch cards and ensure production scheduling aligns with demand and planning requirements.
• Monitor material requirements and usage to support production efficiency and minimize waste.
• Ensure production targets are met with optimal resource utilization and minimal downtime.
• Ensure the MOC is managed effectively at the Site.

Equipment & Maintenance

• Ensure all production equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, and in good working condition at all times.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to implement preventive and corrective maintenance plans.

Safety, Environment & Housekeeping

• Promote and enforce safety standards and environmental compliance across all production activities.
• Drive a culture of safety awareness and accountability at all levels.
• Ensure proper housekeeping practices are maintained throughout the plant.

Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise and support shift supervisors in manpower planning and scheduling.
• Ensure all operators receive adequate training and development to perform their roles effectively.
• Motivate and monitor team performance to drive improvements in product quality, cost efficiency, and safety.

Cost & Resource Management

• Manage departmental expenses and contribute to cost-saving initiatives.
• Monitor and control production-related costs while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Continuous Improvement & Strategic Initiatives

• Participate as a member of the Quality Improvement Committee.
• Lead and support initiatives related to new products and projects.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process optimization and operational excellence.
• Implement operating discipline principles to provide consistent operations via the use of CI methodologies where appropriate. Provides expertise to define project feasibility, process design, cost, schedule and implementation.
• Technical team representative or lead in project meetings. Influence data driven decisions and adherence to committed cost and project timelines. Works with team to plan development work and can analyze data to reach conclusions for action.
• Responsible for the management of projects in his area. Accountable to resolve any project issues and proactively resolve problems.
• Accountability to resolve any project issues and proactively resolve problems throughout the life of the project. Ensure design installation, operation and operating procedures are in compliance with appropriate codes and standards.

Safety Leadership

• Continuously promote a strong safety culture through training, communication, and leadership.
• Take immediate corrective action on any unsafe acts or conditions observed.
• Ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures.

Qualification :

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering
• Native Thai speaker and Fluent in English
• 5-10 years of experience in Chemical Manufacturing, batch process
• Trained with demonstrated experience in Lean Six Sigma and project management will be an advantage

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