What You'll Do
- Develop a manufacturing strategy that supports the Operation Plan and MU business growth plan.
- Ensure executable AOP/MTP plan development and team execution, including Operations capability and new initiatives for the product expansion plan.
- Control product quality and food safety to achieve targets.
- Maximize machine efficiency and utilization.
- Deliver environmental sustainability initiatives, including energy and water consumption.
- Ensure manufacturing meets SPBT mandatory standards, quality, and GCS system.
- Provide manufacturing oversight for SAP implementation.
- Institute SPBT Health & Safety mandates.
- Own Injury Frequency, Lost Time, and their operational tasks.
- Own Plant Productivity and its operational tasks.
- Own the PI Quality system and GMP/HACCP to meet Global audits, IQA/AIB.
- Ensure sufficient resources for plant operation via the right structure, people capability, and empowerment.
- Join with QA/CA to support customer complaint evaluation/actions.
- Ensure plant operation meets local legal and regulatory requirements for food plants.
- Build manufacturing people capability in developing the PPP of manufacturing strategic growth.
- Champion and sustain SPBT values-based leadership and lead the Control Environment at the manufacturing site.
- Support cross-functional efforts for market increase and business growth.
- Follow QFS procedures and monitoring processes to ensure products are without Quality/Food Safety issues.
- Build and model a positive safety culture that stimulates, recognizes, and values the participation and contribution of all employees.
- Support HSE policies and programs in a manner that is recognizable and valued by all employees.
- Secure or develop the needed HSE skills to assure informed risk management, compliance, and performance.
- Stay apprised of significant HSE risks, achievements, and weaknesses.
- Assure development and implementation of priority-based work plans and procedures that lead to sustainable HSE compliance and performance.
- Assign and communicate clear roles and responsibilities to plant team members.
- Assure that affected individuals have HSE goals and are held accountable.
- Support and model the desired HSE-related behaviors of all facility/sales employees.
- Lead SMW execution to comply with plant processes and aim for operational excellence.
- Assign and support the plant team in creating Kaizen projects via appropriate activities.
What you need to be successful
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Food Science, Food Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline
- Minimum of 12 years of experience within the FMCG industry, including at least 3 years in a manufacturing plant role
- Experience in an MNC/FMCG environment with exposure to GMP, HACCP, and internal auditing is preferred
- Strong leadership capabilities with excellent communication skills
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken
Our DEI Commitment
At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other protected characteristic.
Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.
