Head of Quality (New Plant)

Lead quality operations at a new factory, ensuring compliance, safety, and excellence

Your new company

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly expanding international business that is establishing a new pet food manufacturing facility in Chonburi, Thailand. The company is known for its innovation, high-quality standards, and commitment to excellence in the pet food industry. With a strong global presence and a dynamic team culture, the organisation is investing heavily in its operations in Thailand, offering a chance to be part of a pioneering setup from the ground up.

Your new role

As the Head of Quality, you will be responsible for overseeing all quality control and assurance activities within the new plant. You will lead the implementation of quality systems across all stages of production, ensuring compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements. Your role will involve managing the departmental workforce, coaching, and monitoring team performance, and working closely with external suppliers and customers to resolve quality-related issues. You will also hold authority to release products and initiate corrective actions when necessary.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Food Technology, or a related field
  • Minimum 10 years’ experience in quality control and assurance within the canned food or pet food industry
  • Strong understanding of GHPs, HACCP, BRC, DLD and ISO22000 standards
  • Proven leadership, problem-solving abilities, and capability to work under pressure

What you'll get in return

  • Opportunity to lead quality operations in a brand-new manufacturing facility
  • Career growth within a globally recognised organisation
  • Collaborative and innovative working environment
  • Exposure to international standards and cross-functional teams

What you need to do now

Click "apply now" if you are interested in this role. For further details or a confidential discussion on the other opportunities in Engineering, Manufacturing & Supply Chain, please contact Jirawit (Jump) at Hays Recruitment on 02 460 6456 or email jirawit.taengko@hays.co.th

At Hays, we value diversity and are passionate about placing people in a role where they can flourish and succeed. We actively encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Location
Eastern Thailand
Specialism
Supply Chain
Ref:
1281592

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Jirawit Taengko, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Bangkok
No. 8 T-One Building, 22nd Floor, Unit 2202,, Soi Sukhumvit 40, Sukhumvit Road, Phra Khanong Sub-district,

Telephone: +6624606456

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