Head of Production – Food

A leading food and beverage manufacturer in Samut Prakan is seeking a Head of Production – Food to oversee all aspects of factory production, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, efficiency, and people engagement. This pivotal role offers you the opportunity to shape the future of manufacturing operations by driving operational excellence, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and championing digital transformation initiatives. You will be empowered to make a significant impact on both day-to-day performance and long-term strategic direction, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver outstanding results. With a strong commitment to employee development and workplace wellbeing, this organisation provides an inclusive environment where your expertise in food production can truly flourish. Flexible working opportunities and a supportive leadership team ensure that you have the resources and encouragement needed to succeed. * Take charge of end-to-end production operations in a modern facility, focusing on safety, quality, cost control, delivery targets, and employee morale while implementing best-in-class manufacturing practices. * Collaborate with diverse teams across Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, R&D Innovation, Safety, and HR to drive process improvements and support strategic projects including capacity expansion and digital transformation. * Benefit from a nurturing environment that values professional growth through coaching, skill development programmes, and active succession planning for future leadership roles.

What you'll do:

• Oversee all factory production units to achieve key targets in safety, quality, cost management, timely delivery, and employee morale by applying industry-leading methodologies.
• Develop comprehensive operating plans for the factory that include budget oversight, resource allocation optimisation, and ongoing cost efficiency improvements.
• Optimise capacity management and line balancing by analysing product mix, identifying production constraints, and adjusting shift patterns to maximise resource utilisation and service levels.
• Supervise maintenance activities for production equipment to guarantee reliability, availability, and extended operational life while minimising downtime.
• Ensure strict compliance with GMP standards, food safety protocols, workplace safety regulations, environmental requirements, and internal policies at every stage of production.
• Promote a culture where safety comes first and quality is embedded in every process by engaging employees at all levels and holding teams accountable for their contributions.
• Drive operational excellence through structured deployment of Kaizen, LEAN principles, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), 5S workplace organisation techniques, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Champion process mastery by standardising systems across operations, eliminating inefficiencies or losses, optimising manpower usage through skill development initiatives, and enhancing overall process capability.
• Coach frontline managers and supervisors regularly to build their leadership skills while strengthening the succession pipeline for future organisational needs.
• Act as a central figure in cross-functional coordination with departments such as Supply Chain, Engineering Project teams (for new installations/upgrades), Quality Assurance, R&D Innovation teams, Safety officers, and Human Resources.

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Food Science or a related discipline is required for this senior-level position.
• At least 10 years’ experience in manufacturing operations within the food or beverage sector is essential; candidates should have held senior plant management roles for at least 5 years.
• Proven track record in successfully leading cross-functional teams to improve overall factory performance using collaborative approaches.
• Fluency in Thai along with proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking) is necessary for effective communication across local and international teams.
• Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing systems including preventive/predictive maintenance strategies as well as regulatory frameworks such as GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point), food safety laws.
• Hands-on experience implementing LEAN principles (including Kaizen), TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) pillars such as Autonomous Maintenance (AM) & Planned Maintenance (PM), 5S workplace organisation methods plus RCA/A3 problem-solving tools.
• Strong command over production planning processes including performance metrics tracking and system standardisation across factory operations.
• Understanding of project lifecycles with demonstrated ability to represent user requirements during engineering project collaborations for new installations or upgrades.
• Familiarity with digital manufacturing concepts—including ERP systems—is highly desirable though not mandatory; willingness to embrace technology-driven change is important.
• Exceptional leadership qualities demonstrated through coaching abilities; adept at developing people’s skills while fostering teamwork within diverse groups.
• Strategic thinker who remains calm under pressure; able to make responsible decisions quickly when faced with complex challenges or tight deadlines.
• High sense of ownership combined with integrity; committed to continuous improvement both personally and professionally within the workplace environment.

What sets this company apart:

This employer stands out as one of Thailand’s most respected names in food manufacturing thanks to its unwavering dedication towards quality innovation employee wellbeing community responsibility. The company invests heavily in training opportunities designed not just for technical upskilling but also personal growth—ensuring everyone has access pathways towards advancement regardless background experience level. Flexible working arrangements generous pension contributions further demonstrate their commitment supporting staff both inside outside workplace. Employees benefit from knowledgeable supportive leadership team who prioritise open communication transparency fairness every decision made creating genuinely inclusive environment where everyone feels valued heard empowered contribute ideas drive positive change together. The company’s forward-thinking approach embracing digital transformation sustainability initiatives means you’ll always be part something bigger making real difference industry society alike.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career in food production management to new heights within an inclusive forward-thinking organisation this is your chance!

Apply today by clicking on the link below—your next rewarding challenge awaits!

Due to the high volume of applications, our team will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Robert Walters Recruitment (Thailand) Limited
Recruitment License No.: น. 1188 / 2551