A new plant can have world class machinery and a flawless layout but it still needs people to bring everything to life. For a US based nutrition manufacturer launching its first site in Thailand, building the pioneer team became the defining factor for success. The challenge was a tight industrial estate market, low brand recognition and no internal talent team on the ground.

The business was entering Thailand for the first time and required key hires to launch plant operations. This included technical and professional roles across operations, engineering, finance and quality.

The industrial estate presented several difficulties: low brand recognition, high competition for skilled talent, and compensation expectations shaped by rival multinational manufacturers. The client needed a fast, structured approach that could secure high-quality hires within tight timelines.

JacksonGrant provided a dedicated project recruitment team to manage the entire hiring effort. We developed role profiles, mapped talent in the surrounding industrial estates, launched targeted search campaigns, and screened candidates for both technical capability and cultural fit. We coordinated interviews with hiring managers overseas and advised the client on salary benchmarks, market expectations, and local hiring conditions.

The approach covered both technical and corporate roles required for a smooth plant start-up.