Plant Manager

Our client is a rapidly expanding food manufacturing group, establishing its APAC headquarters in Bangkok and is seeking a dynamic Executive Assistant / Office Manager to become the driving force behind its newly established office. Acting as the key support partner to a senior leadership team, you will ensure seamless executive coordination while taking full ownership of office operations, including vendor management, stakeholder relationships, visitor experience, and day-to-day administration.

The role is ideal for a mature, highly proactive professional who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment, enjoys creating structure from ambiguity, and takes pride in delivering operational excellence with minimal direction.

Responsibilities

•    Provide high-level executive support to senior leadership, diary and inbox management, scheduling, and coordination across time zones
•    Manage domestic and international travel arrangements and itineraries
•    Host and coordinate international visitors, ensuring a professional and welcoming experience
•    Own day-to-day office management: cleanliness, pantry and supplies, and the overall look and feel of the workplace
•    Manage building and vendor relationships, sourcing quotes, liaising with suppliers, and negotiating with vendors and service providers
•    Support contract administration and basic agreement handling (lease, vehicle, and supplier paperwork)
•    Act autonomously as the central point of contact for the office, resolving issues independently as they arise


Requirements;

•    Minimum 5–6 years' experience as an Executive Assistant, with clear office-management exposure
•    Mature, independent self-starter, confident handling situations and making decisions without close supervision
•    Strong spoken and written English (spoken fluency is essential)
•    Highly organised, presentable, and professional in dealing with senior stakeholders and external partners
•    Comfortable-owning vendor and building relationships and negotiating on the company's behalf
•    A legal or contract-administration background is an advantage

On behalf of our client, a leading manufacturer of plant-based meat alternatives, JacksonGrant is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead overall manufacturing operations at their Ayutthaya facility.
This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence across Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Food Safety, Warehouse, and Supply Chain. The successful candidate will ensure the plant consistently delivers against safety, quality, cost, delivery, and productivity targets while leading a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead all plant operations to achieve production, quality, safety, cost, and delivery objectives.
• Drive improvements in OEE, productivity, yield, lead time, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, GMP, HACCP, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee production planning, maintenance, engineering, warehouse, and operational performance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean, TPM, and waste reduction.
• Develop and coach the plant leadership team while fostering a high-performance culture.
• Manage plant budgets, operational KPIs, and capital improvement projects.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Commercial, R&D, and other business functions to support growth and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Food Science, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• 10-15 years' manufacturing experience, including at least 5 years in a senior plant leadership role.
• Strong background in food, FMCG, or process manufacturing.
• Proven experience improving OEE, productivity, quality, and manufacturing performance.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, quality systems, maintenance, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Good command of written and spoken English and Thai.

Please note: This is a site-based role operating Monday to Saturday