Plant Manager (Tay Ninh)

PLANT MANAGER Location: Tay Ninh, Vietnam Salary: Competitive, based on experience

About the opportunity
We are supporting our client, a leading company specialising in agricultural solutions, in recruiting a Plant Manager to oversee the establishment and operations of its new manufacturing facility in Tay Ninh.
This is an opportunity to play a key role in a greenfield manufacturing project, supporting the factory's construction, commissioning, and operational start-up before taking full responsibility for day-to-day plant operations. The successful candidate will drive operational excellence, production efficiency, quality, and safety while building and developing a high-performing manufacturing team.

Key Responsibilities
Plant Setup & Commissioning
• Collaborate with project teams and contractors throughout the construction phase to ensure timely completion and operational readiness.
• Oversee equipment installation, testing, commissioning, and production start-up, ensuring compliance with technical and safety standards.
• Establish operational processes and procedures to support a smooth transition into full-scale manufacturing.
Manufacturing Operations & Continuous Improvement
• Lead overall plant operations, including production planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and daily performance monitoring.
• Develop and execute production plans aligned with customer demand, delivery requirements, and inventory targets.
• Oversee production equipment, raw materials, finished goods, and warehouse operations to ensure efficient resource utilisation.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities to minimise downtime and maintain equipment reliability.
• Work closely with technical and quality teams to optimise manufacturing processes, improve productivity, and reduce operational costs.
• Ensure compliance with internal quality standards, regulatory requirements, and occupational health, safety, and environmental regulations.
People Management & Leadership
• Lead, manage, and develop the plant workforce to achieve production, quality, and operational objectives.
• Oversee workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance management.
• Establish and monitor operational KPIs, providing coaching and guidance to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
• Foster a collaborative, safety-conscious, and high-performance working environment.

Key Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Management, Chemical Engineering, Agriculture, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Plant Manager, Production Manager, or Manufacturing Supervisor within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Experience in factory construction, equipment commissioning, or greenfield plant start-up would be highly advantageous.
• Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes, production equipment, maintenance, and operational improvement.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, including AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with ISO, GlobalG.A.P., or relevant quality management standards.
• Proven leadership, workforce management, and coaching capabilities.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to productivity, quality, cost optimisation, and workplace safety.
• Good communication skills in both English and Vietnamese.
• Ability to work under pressure and willingness to travel when required.

What's on Offer
• Opportunity to contribute to the establishment and long-term development of a new manufacturing facility.
• Broad operational responsibilities with direct involvement in plant setup, production optimisation, and team development.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment with opportunities for professional development.
• Competitive compensation package based on qualifications and experience.

Apply Now
If this sounds like the right next step, apply today by click on the provided link or reach out to Phoebe Duong (E: phoebe.duong@robertwalters.com.vn, P: +84563042100) for further discussion.

Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.