Plant Manager, GM Level (Thailand, Oversea)

AAPICO Hitech Public Company Limited (Phan Thong)

Chonburi, Thailand

AAPICO Hitech Public Company Limited/บริษัท อาปิโก ไฮเทค จำกัด (มหาชน) AAPICO GROUP “We welcome you to our team” The companies are certified by ISO 9001: 2009, ISO/ TS16949: 2009 and ISO14000: 2004 which we are the world class manufacturer of Jig, Die, and OEM parts. We are planning to double our capacity in Thailand (Ayutthaya, Chonburi, Samutprakran and Rayong) and overseas expansion. Hence vacancies exist for the following positions. AAPICO Group Business The AAPICO Group produces a great variety of automotive parts, including pressed and stamped parts (such as steel fuel tanks and chassis frames), as well as forged, machined, and plastic parts. In addition, the Company also retails and produces car accessories. The majority of the dies and jigs used to manufacture these OEM auto parts are designed and produced in house by AAPICO. Some products that fall into the “non-automotive parts” category include car dealerships and technology products, such as car navigation maps, fleet management, and Enterprise Resource Planning. The main businesses of the Company and its affiliates can be categorized as follows: 1. OEM Auto Parts Manufacturing AAPICO’s main business is the manufacture and distribution of automotive parts to automobile manufacturers and assemblers in Thailand and overseas. The Company produces a broad range of products that are diverse with different processes and technologies for vehicles, including passenger cars, pick-up trucks, agricultural machinery and electronic industry. The Company’s products are stamped or pressed parts, forged and machined parts, plastic parts, plastic fuel tanks, and jigs and dies. 2. Car Dealerships AAPICO operates car dealerships business in Thailand and Malaysia. Its showrooms and service centers are equipped with modern facilities and provide excellent sales and service support to customers. Car Dealerships in Thailand In Thailand, the company has dealerships for Ford and Mitsubishi vehicles. Ford showrooms and service centers are located at Ramindra Road and Sri Nakarin Road. Mitsubishi showrooms and service centers are located at Navanakorn, Pathum Thani, and Pak Kret. Car Dealerships in Malaysia In Malaysia, the company operates three showrooms and service centers. Two showrooms are for Honda vehicles located in Kajang and Petaling Jaya, and both are fully equipped with service facilities, including body and paint shop. Another showroom is for Proton vehicles located in Cheras Kuala Lumpur with full service facilities. 3. IoT Connectivity and Mobility AAPICO has high expertise in location-based data, as evidenced by our successful partnerships with HERE, TomTom, Grab and GH Bank. Moreover, automotive OEMs including Mitsubishi, Nissan, MG and Hyundai have chosen our digital maps to power their on-board navigation systems in Thailand and/or Malaysia. As the importance and relevance of location-3. IoT Connectivity and Mobilitybased data has increased in recent years, thanks to the rise of the Internet and Big Data, AAPICO has been able to build upon its original core competence in location-based data and digital mapping to expand into GPS Tracking, Smart Logistics, Industrial Asset Tracking for Smart Factories and even Smart Farm analytics. From its beginnings as a player in the navigation space, AAPICO has developed into a data company, dedicated to driving smart decisions. Contact person : Mr. Krishshadagorn Kamkonsue Address : 98 Moo 1 Hitech Industrial Estate, Tambol Banlane, Amphur Bangpa-in, Ayutthaya 13160 Phone number : 035-350-880 #2256 Fax : 035-351-328 E-mail : [email protected]

About this position

The Plant Manager will contribute to the formulation and execution of the company's overall operations strategy, overseeing various departments and ensuring operational plans and budgets are implemented effectively.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:
• Strategy Development: Contribute to the formulation of the overall operations strategy for the company and participate in corporate decision-making continuously.
• Resource Management: Implement plans and budgets for the operations function, ensuring sufficient resources to achieve agreed objectives, including cost, capital control, and productivity.
• Production Oversight: Direct and control production operations to ensure finished products are available on time, meeting customer requirements within agreed cost parameters.
• Engineering Management: Plan, direct, and control the Research & Technology and Engineering of the company's production facilities to achieve output and quality objectives safely within the agreed capital and revenue budgets.
• Team Development: Monitor and develop subordinates to build an effective skill base, ensuring targets can be achieved.
• Compliance: Ensure all activities meet company standards regarding Health, Safety, and other obligations, complying fully with local laws, business requirements, and standards such as ISO9001, ISO14001, IATF16949, and others.
• Interpersonal and Change Management Skills: Possess strong interpersonal skills, effective leadership, motivational qualities, and commercial awareness. The Job Holder must lead numerous initiatives and projects, liaising with personnel from various functions and companies.

Requirements

Skills and Qualification Requirements:
Education:
• Degree: Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Manufacturing Management Expertise: Special skill/knowledge in manufacturing management.
Experience and Skills:
• Experience: Over 20 years of working experience in an automotive plant, with at least 5 years in a top managerial role.