Plant Director

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Operations
  Lead, direct, and oversee all daily plant operations including production, engineering, maintenance, supply chain, and quality assurance. Develop and execute long-term operational strategies and annual budget plans to meet company growth and profitability targets. Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for production yield, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Sustainability & Eco-Efficiency
  Champion and innovate the "Zero Waste" manufacturing process, ensuring maximum utilization of rubberwood and sustainable materials. Drive initiatives to reduce the plant's carbon footprint, optimize energy consumption, and manage sustainable waste disposal. Ensure full compliance with international environmental standards and eco-certifications.
• Quality & Safety Management
  Maintain rigorous quality control systems to ensure products meet global toy safety standards (e.g., ASTM, EN71). Cultivate a "Safety First" culture, ensuring strict adherence to local labor laws, occupational health standards, and safety regulations.
• Team Leadership & Development
  Provide strong leadership to the factory management team and workforce; foster a collaborative, high-performing, and inclusive work environment. Implement talent development programs to upskill factory workers and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Factory Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10–15 years of experience in manufacturing plant operations, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role (Plant Manager or Plant Director level).
• Proven experience in woodworking, toy manufacturing, or consumer goods industries is highly preferred.
• Strong expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Just-In-Time (JIT), and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Passion for and deep understanding of sustainable manufacturing processes and circular economy principles.
• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to manage a large, diverse workforce.
• Strong experience in budgeting, P&L management, and capital expenditure (CAPEX) planning.
• Fluent in Thai and excellent command of written and spoken English to communicate effectively with international stakeholders and global management.