PR/120469 | General Manager (Food)

Position:                                   General Manager (Food)

Industry:                                  New establishment of Food Manufacturing / Food Ingredients

Salary:                                     100,000 – 140,000 THB / month

Welfares:                                  To be discussed

Location:                                   Amata City, Chonburi (Amatanakorn) or Bangkok

Working Day:                           Only Monday to Friday

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the overall Thailand business operations.

• Develop and execute short-term and long-term business strategies aligned with corporate objectives.

• Drive sustainable sales growth and profitability.

• Manage company P&L and budget performance.

• Report on business performance to regional management and headquarters.

• Oversee all manufacturing activities including production, quality assurance, engineering, maintenance, supply chain, warehouse, and logistics.

• Ensure production efficiency, quality standards, cost control, and delivery performance.

• Improve operational productivity and manufacturing KPIs.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, lean manufacturing, and cost reduction programs.

• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and company standards.

• Develop and execute sales strategies for Thailand and regional markets.

• Expand customer base and strengthen relationships with key accounts, distributors, and food service customers.

• Identify new business opportunities and market trends.

• Negotiate commercial agreements and strategic partnerships.

• Monitor sales performance and develop action plans to achieve targets.

• Lead and develop management teams across manufacturing and commercial functions.

• Build a strong organizational culture and talent pipeline.

• Coach and mentor department heads.

• Drive employee engagement and performance management initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with local regulations, food safety standards, corporate policies, and legal requirements.

• Manage risk assessment and corporate governance practices.

• Maintain strong relationships with government authorities, customers, suppliers, and business partners.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Food Science, Food Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, or related fields.

• Minimum 15 years of experience in food manufacturing.

• Minimum 5 years in senior leadership positions such as General Manager, Plant Director, Factory Director, Operations Director, Business Unit Head, Commercial & Operations Director

• Strong experience managing both manufacturing operations and commercial/sales functions.

• Proven track record in P&L management.

• Strong leadership and people management skills.

• Experience managing a workforce of 100+ employees.

• Business-level English communication.

• Experience in Japanese food manufacturing companies.

• If able to speak Japanese language would be an advantage.

• Experience working directly with Japanese management or headquarters.

• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, FSSC22000, ISO22000, and Food Safety Management Systems.