Company Director at Kerry Ingredients Thailand (2024-05 – 2026-06)
- Represented Kerry Thailand at the Global Plant Leaders Conference (Dublin, Jan 2026), translating global strategy into actionable goals that improved performance, customer satisfaction, and safety.
- Developed a 5-year strategic plant plan, targeting 50% capacity expansion, OEE >85%, 50% reduction in customer complaints, conversion costs <€0.100/kg, >2,500 TRI-free days, 100% zero waste to landfill, and NPS of 50.
- Partnered with Finance to manage budgets and implement Coupa, while optimizing plant inventory through cross-functional collaboration to strengthen spend control, working capital efficiency, and cash flow.
- Played a key role in Kerry Thailand's transformation into a Center of Excellence for Meat Technology, applying digital systems to enhance quality, safety, and manufacturing reliability.
- Strengthened employee welfare and compliance by implementing workplace programs aligned with national labor standards.
- Improved customer satisfaction by strengthening collaboration across Quality, Operations, and Commercial teams.
- Led governance, regulatory compliance, and sustainability programs, strengthening the standards and earning IEAT Green & Gold Star recognition.
- Served as authorized signatory for trade, customs, and tax documentation, securing cross-border tax relief.
Plant Operations Manager at Kerry Ingredients Thailand (2018-06 – 2026-06)
- Lead 6 managers and 300+ staff, reporting to regional and global leadership across SEA and Europe.
- Delivered regional training and remote coaching (Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Turkey), enabling successful product launches and capability building.
- Partnered with Finance to oversee an annual THB 300–400M plant operating budget, strengthening financial governance, cost control, and business performance.
- Led Engineering teams in executing two THB 100M+ process-line installations, expanding manufacturing capability and supporting business growth.
- Championed safety programs, achieving 1,200 days without TRI.
- Achieved and sustained top-grade Quality certifications for 3 consecutive years, demonstrating compliance excellence.
- Established FSQ culture, embedding RCA/CAPA practices and empowering shopfloor teams.
- Led the shift from reactive to proactive operations through RCA, structured problem solving, and PM/PDM, strengthening equipment reliability and cross-functional problem-solving capability.
- Institutionalized KPI discipline to sustain 99% OTIF delivery, a benchmark of key metrics excellence.
- Applied lean tools, Visual Management, and 8-Step Problem Solving to improve operational efficiency through automation and supply chain optimization.
- Directed OPEX & CAPEX modernization, unlocking 5,800 MT capacity and improving reliability via predictive maintenance.
- Partnered with Commercial & R&D to accelerate NPI wins and scale-up, supporting market expansion.
Assistant Factory Manager at Kerry Ingredients Thailand (2017-04 – 2018-05)
- Led 3 managers (Production, Engineering, Safety), reporting directly to the Operations Manager (Ireland).
- Strengthened production capacity and secured business continuity through cross-border equipment transfers, installation of a 2.5 MT blender, layout redesign, and packaging modifications, avoiding THB 15M in CAPEX investment.
- Directed SKU localization to Kerry Philippines and improved wet cleaning efficiency at Kerry Penang, reducing cleaning time from 8 to 3 hours.
- Managed office relocation for 50 employees, enabling expansion of new R&D laboratories.
- Delivered KPI performance across production, safety, and maintenance teams.
- Executed talent management initiatives, redeploying supervisors across Production, QA, Warehouse, PD, and Supply Chain to strengthen organizational capability.
- Gained international exposure through factory assignments in Malaysia (Plentonge, Tampoi, Penang).
Production Manager at Kerry Ingredients Thailand (2015-06 – 2017-03)
- Optimized production and warehouse workforce allocation, reducing labor costs while sustaining operational productivity.
- Reduced production loss from 1.5% to 0.7% and hosting ANZ Plant manager to replicate best practice.
- Applied Six Sigma DMAIC to improve FTQ by 5% and reduce complaints by 10%.
- Led SAP ERP go-live (2015), ensuring smooth transition for planning, execution, and recipe control.
- Trained Kerry Philippines Production Supervisor onsite for one week on dry ribbon blender and down-packing technology.
Senior Production Supervisor at Kerry Ingredients Thailand (2013-02 – 2015-05)
- Served as interim Production Manager for four months, optimizing production planning and ensuring stable output.
- Led allergen consolidation and SAP PPDS/Production Execution deployment, improving planning accuracy and recipe control.
Warehouse Supervisor at Kerry Ingredients Thailand (2012-07 – 2013-01)
- Managed 2,400-pallet warehouse, logistics, vendors, and regulatory compliance, ensuring efficient material flow.
- Optimized warehouse infrastructure and external warehousing, ensuring safe, efficient, and uninterrupted operations.
Shift Production Supervisor at Kerry Ingredients Thailand (2007-05 – 2012-06)
- Supervised blending and dispensary operations, reducing downtime through structured troubleshooting and leadership.
- Maintained GMP, HACCP, BRC, ISO, and CCP compliance, ensuring product quality and food safety.
Supervisor at Ao. Charoenchai 2001 Co., Ltd (2005-10 – 2007-04)
- Oversaw production of pickled mustard greens and garlic, managing raw intake, fermentation, and packaging.
- Coordinated preventive maintenance, supporting equipment reliability and production continuity.
Sales at AP Anupap Agriculture Co., Ltd (2005-04 – 2005-09)
- Sold fertilizers, herbicides, and agricultural equipment to farming customers.
- Service Support coordinated with suppliers and customers to ensure timely delivery and after-sales service.
