Job Description

Department: Production

Job Location: Saraburi Plant 1, Nongkhae District, Saraburi

Report to: Plant Manager

Job Responsibilities:

Health and Safety

• Collaborate with the employer to promote and maintain occupational safety, health, and environmental standards based on work conditions and responsibilities.

• Report any issues related to work conditions, building defects, or malfunctioning tools, machines, or equipment to safety officers, supervisors, or management.

• Wear the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by the employer and ensure it is maintained in good condition throughout the work period.

• Comply with occupational safety, health, and environmental criteria set by the employer and other relevant entities.

• Ensure protection from termination or transfer due to involvement in safety-related matters, such as reporting safety concerns, providing evidence, or acting as a witness to safety inspectors, committees, or courts.

Plant Production Performance

• Monitor and analyze daily production data (including volumes, downtimes, waste, and production rates) to track performance and prevent reporting errors.

• Develop and implement action plans to enhance and sustain plant performance.

• Coordinate with the plant logistics team to ensure production schedules meet customer demands while optimizing productivity, product quality, and production costs.

• Collaborate with the maintenance department to address machine and equipment issues, preventing equipment failures.

• Assess potential risks within the production system and take necessary preventive actions.

• Foster effective communication and a positive work environment within the production team.

Quality of final products

• Ensure that all final products sent to the warehouse meet specified quality standards and customer requirements.

• Analyze customer complaints and claims and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

• Develop and execute action plans to enhance customer satisfaction with product quality.

Production Cost

• Analyze production variable costs monthly to identify and prevent overuse of raw materials.

• Propose and implement cost-reduction strategies for raw materials and production processes, ensuring adherence to customer quality requirements while reducing production costs.

Continuous Improvement (CI) Framework & Key Performance Indicators (KI) Values

• Participate in the preparation of the business operation plan in alignment with the Continuous Improvement (CI) Framework.

• Lead the team in achieving goals within the CI Framework, utilizing T1, T2, and T3 methodologies and KI values as the foundation for collaboration and problem-solving.

• Assess the competencies required for job positions, conduct Competency Assessments and Gap Analysis, and develop Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for employees.

HR and People Development

• Train, coach, and mentor shift leaders to enhance their leadership skills and troubleshooting abilities within their teams.

• Assess operator skills against position profiles to identify training needs and develop personalized development plans.

• Provide training to production operators to enhance their skills and improve shift performance.

• Continuously develop the production team to achieve optimal performance and competency levels.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably in Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, Ceramic, or Electrical.

• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and team management skills.

• Knowledge of HSE regulations, ISO standards (9001, 14001), and Lean principles.

• Ability to analyze production data, improve processes, and reduce costs.

• Proficient in MS Office; knowledge of SAP is a plus.

• Fluent in Thai and English, both written and spoken skills.

• Proactive and Results-Oriented: Able to anticipate issues before they arise and act swiftly to mitigate risks, improve production performance, and reduce downtime.

• Willingness to continuously learn new tools, techniques, and methodologies to stay current in the field and improve team performance.

Experience:

• At least 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with a minimum of 3 years in a successful management-level position, preferably in construction materials manufacturing or a multinational company.