Production Manager - Kalasin Plant

About the role

Ingredion is hiring a Production Manager for its Kalasin plant in Thailand, working on site and reporting to the Plant Manager with three direct reports. The role leads the Production Department so that manufacturing runs safely, efficiently and consistently while meeting business targets, quality standards and customer commitments.

Key responsibilities

• Lead production operations: manage activities to meet production plans, customer requirements, equipment performance, product quality and safety standards.
• Drive strategy and operational improvement: contribute to best-practice production strategies, policies, processes and procedures.
• Optimize performance and quality: monitor OEE, manage production issues, support startups, shutdowns and changeovers, and ensure equipment follows standard procedures.
• Champion EHS, quality and compliance: ensure compliance with safety, environmental, health, ISO, GHPS, HACCP, legal and customer requirements.
• Lead and develop people: manage, coach and motivate production teams, including workforce assignments, training, shift rotations, performance reviews and shift handovers.
• Manage resources and budget: use manpower, materials and budget effectively while maintaining cost discipline.
• Deliver continuous improvement projects using TPM/AM, Lean, Six Sigma, data management and problem solving.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, food science or a related field.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Experience in chemical manufacturing or modified starch production; a multinational food and beverage background is required or highly advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of EHS compliance, quality management systems and standards such as ISO, GHPS and HACCP.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma or similar continuous improvement methods, plus data management and problem solving.
• Experience with Total Productive Maintenance, especially Autonomous Maintenance (AM).
• Business acumen covering financial, costing and budget management.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based pay.
• Health, long-term savings and wellness support.
• Career growth with learning, training and development, and possible paths to Project Engineering Manager, Maintenance Manager or Plant Manager.
• Employee recognition program and employee referral bonus.
• Exclusive housing loan rates through the Government Housing Bank.