PLANT ENGINEERING MANAGER

Job Description : PLANT ENGINEERING MANAGER THAILAND An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Plant Engineering Manager – Food to join a leading global organisation at their state-of-the-art facility in Chonburi. This role offers you the chance to shape the future of site engineering and maintenance, ensuring high standards of asset reliability, safety, and performance. You will be empowered to drive strategic initiatives, lead a talented team, and make a significant impact on operational excellence. The organisation is renowned for its commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement, providing an inclusive environment where your expertise will be valued and your professional growth supported. Provide inspirational leadership to the site Engineering & Maintenance team by fostering a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and mutual support to achieve high levels of asset reliability and safety. Take ownership of the complete asset lifecycle including design, installation, commissioning, optimisation, maintenance, and eventual decommissioning to ensure optimal performance throughout. Develop and implement comprehensive engineering and maintenance strategies that are closely aligned with both operational needs and broader business objectives. Champion continuous improvement initiatives such as preventive and predictive maintenance programmes using TPM methodologies to enhance equipment efficiency and reduce downtime. Oversee all aspects of site utilities, infrastructure management, and engineering projects to ensure successful delivery within agreed scope, budgetary constraints, and timelines. Manage departmental budgets with careful attention to cost control measures so that resources are allocated efficiently while maintaining financial discipline. Ensure strict adherence to Safety, Quality, and regulatory requirements by embedding robust processes and nurturing a proactive safety culture across all engineering activities. Build organisational capability by coaching team members, planning for succession, and supporting the ongoing professional development of engineering talent. Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Engineering. Extensive experience working in technical or production roles within the fast-moving consumer goods sector (FMCG), demonstrating deep understanding of industry best practices. Proven excellence in people leadership with a track record of developing high-performing teams within an engineering or supply chain environment. Comprehensive project management skills gained from managing complex engineering projects from conception through completion in similar settings. Demonstrated line management experience with evidence of effective performance management and people development initiatives. Broad knowledge of operations and supply functions including quality, industrial engineering, safety, as well as manufacturing operations. Significant experience managing budgets exceeding £1 million with strong financial acumen applied to resource allocation decisions. Expertise in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) methodologies

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