Plant Manager - Sikhiu

Job description

About Ingredion: Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there’s a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create. Location: Sikhiu Plant Reporting to: Manufacturing Director, Thailand The Plant Manager will lead overall plant operations to deliver EHSS, Quality/Food Safety, productivity, and cost targets—while building a strong operations team and continuous improvement culture. What you’ll be accountable for: Safety, compliance & environment : Ensure full regulatory and legal compliance; lead safety & health programs across employees and contractors; drive environmental performance beyond compliance. Quality & customer: Ensure quality and food safety standards meet/exceed customer expectations; prioritize customer needs over plant KPI targets when required. People & leadership: Mentor and develop the plant operations team; actively manage development plans to build a strong talent pipeline. Business alignment & operating system: Align plant goals with Thailand business objectives; lead IPS (Ingredion Performance System) implementation with appropriate resourcing. What you will bring : Solid operations/plant management experience with proven results delivery and people development. Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering or Science (advanced business degree preferred). Strong decision-making in ambiguity; acts quickly and effectively. Hands-on, shop-floor-connected leader; surfaces issues and ensures corrective actions prevent recurrence. Fluent Thai with strong English language skills. High ownership mindset; works with limited supervision and owns outcomes. Strategic CI capability: Identifies step-change improvements and leverages best practices across sites. Strong stakeholder influence across and beyond formal reporting lines. Why Join Ingredion? Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your finance career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy: Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based incentives Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, savings, and well-being programs Career Growth – Pathways into regional and global finance leadership roles Employee Recognition Program – Celebrate achievements across the organization Employee Referral Program – Rewards for helping us find top talent Ingredion (Thailand) Company Limited and its affiliates (collectively referred to as “Ingredion”) acknowledge the importance of compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (PDPA) by respecting the privacy of Data Subjects. To know more about how Ingredion collects, uses, and/or discloses Personal Data, please refer to the privacy notice here: Privacy Notice - English.pdf Privacy Notice - Thai.pdf Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey. Relocation Available: Yes, Within Country