Plant Director

Job Description : AUTO PLANT DIRECTOR THAILAND Open to expats The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring production efficiency, cost control, quality compliance, workforce management, and business development. This role requires strong leadership skills to meet production targets while maintaining safety, lean manufacturing principles, and continuous improvement. What you'll do: As the Plant Director, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing all operations of an automotive manufacturing factory. Your leadership skills will be crucial in fostering a culture of employee engagement, training, and retention across all 3 facilities. The package is attractive including allowances, provident fund and health insurance Oversee daily plant operations to implement an effective production plan Implement Lean Manufacturing to optimize productivity Ensure compliance with safety standards (OSHA/Thai regulations) Manage OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and minimize downtime Lead team to develop and manage the plant budget Drive cost-saving initiatives (material waste reduction, energy efficiency, labor optimization) Ensure adherence to customer quality standards Coordinate with procurement to ensure timely inventory delivery and effective spare parts planning Lead a large team in 3 facilities with a focus on employee engagement, training, and retention Implement Industry 4.0 technologies (IoT, AI, robotics) to enhance efficiency and modernization What you bring: As the ideal candidate for the Plant Director position, you bring over a decade of experience in automotive manufacturing with at least five years in a senior plant management role. Your experience with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) is invaluable. You have a strong understanding of automotive production systems and have successfully implemented digital systems to promote efficiency. Your Lean Six Sigma certification and fluency in English and Thai will be crucial in this role. Your strong negotiation, leadership, and crisis management skills will enable you to excel in this position. 18+ years in automotive manufacturing with at least 5+ years in a senior plant management role Experience with OEMs (Toyota, Honda, Ford, BMW) Strong knowledge of automotive production systems Experience in implementing digital systems to promote efficiency Knowledge of implementation of efficiency improvement and KPI’s in factory Lean Six Sigma certification Strong negotiation, leadership, and crisis management skill

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