Plant General Manager (Food Supplement)

Job Purpose
We are a newly established dietary supplement manufacturing company based in Thailand. We are seeking a visionary and hands-on Plant General Manager to lead our factory from the ground up - from setup and infrastructure through to full-scale operational execution. This position plays a critical role in ensuring our facility meets international quality standards and operates with maximum efficiency. You will collaborate closely with both Thai and Chinese leadership teams to bring the company's manufacturing vision to life.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire greenfield factory setup, including facility design, machinery installation, and initial team structuring
• Lead and manage daily operations of the plant to meet production targets, quality standards, and cost objectives.
• Implement and maintain robust manufacturing systems and certifications, such as GMP, HACCP, ISO, and 5S.
• Ensure all operations comply with Thai regulatory and factory laws.
• Develop and execute production planning, process optimization, and quality control systems.
• Lead internal audits, drive operational excellence, and champion continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including procurement, quality assurance, maintenance, logistics, and HR.
• Represent the company in client visits, regulatory inspections, and key stakeholder meetings.
• Provide strategic and operational reports to senior management, offering insights and recommendations for business growth and efficiency.

Job Specifications

• Thai nationality, aged between 35 - 50 years.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Food Science, Industrial Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of end-to-end experience in factory management, ideally within the dietary supplement, food, or pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven experience in greenfield factory setup or lean manufacturing implementation is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Thai labor laws, factory regulations, and compliance standards.
• Hands-on leadership style with strong organizational, problem-solving, and team-building skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both Thai and English; knowledge of Chinese is a plus.