Senior Operations Manager
Removed from the employer's board on Nov 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 6, 2026. Beiersdorf scores A on the Alion truth index.
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At Beiersdorf, we want to help people feel good about their skin - and our commitment goes far beyond caring for skin. For 140 years, we have developed innovative skin and body care products for well-known brands such as NIVEA, Eucerin, La Prairie, Hansaplast, and Labello. We act according to our purpose, WE CARE BEYOND SKIN, and take responsibility for our consumers, our employees, the environment and society.
Behind every brand, every product and every accomplishment are our more than 20,000 employees. It is for them that we live an inclusive culture of respect and trust that is strongly aligned with our values - CARE, COURAGE, SIMPLICITY and TRUST. We also embrace diversity by valuing the uniqueness of each individual and being committed to equal opportunities for all.
Role Purpose
Lead end-to-end manufacturing operations to deliver safe, compliant, reliable and cost-competitive production, while continuously improving operational performance and building a high-performing organization.
Your Tasks
End-to-End Operations Leadership
- Lead all production activities across Compounding, Filling and Packing, ensuring reliable execution against production and business plans.
- Ensure effective coordination of resources, capacity and operational priorities to deliver required service and performance.
- Maintain a strong focus on Safety, Quality and compliance, ensuring standards are consistently embedded in daily operations.
Performance & Cost Ownership
- Own and continuously improve key operational KPIs, including Safety, Quality, Productivity, Material Loss, OAE Mixing & Filling, Conversion Cost and other operational performance indicators.
- Take full accountability for assigned cost centers, budgets and operational cost performance.
- Drive productivity, loss reduction and cost-saving initiatives to strengthen the site's overall competitiveness.
- Use performance data and root-cause analysis to identify gaps, prioritize improvement opportunities and ensure sustainable corrective actions.
Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
- Build a strong continuous improvement culture, challenging existing processes and driving sustainable improvements in efficiency, reliability and cost.
- Continuously improve the working environment, with particular focus on ergonomics, hygiene, safety, quality and effective workplace organization.
- Drive standardization, problem solving and operational excellence across manufacturing processes.
People & Organization Leadership
- Lead, develop and empower the Operations organization, building the capabilities required for current and future business needs.
- Develop a strong leadership pipeline and succession plan for critical operational roles.
- Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
PC (Production Center) Leadership Team Contribution
- Act as an active member of the PC Leadership Team, contributing beyond the Operations function to the overall development and performance of PC.
- Support and role-model PC policies, strategic priorities and leadership principles.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to balance Safety, Quality, Service, Cost and People priorities and make decisions in the best overall interest of the business.
Your Profile
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- 10+ years of manufacturing/operations experience, including 5+ years in a significant people leadership role.
- Proven leadership of Compounding/Mixing, Filling, and Packing operations, balancing operational execution with continuous improvement.
- Strong commitment to Safety, Quality, GMP, and compliance, with a track record of building a culture of ownership and prevention.
- Demonstrated success in Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, Kaizen, VSM, or other structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Strong people leadership capabilities, including team development, performance management, succession planning, and capability building.
- Native Thai speaker with strong English communication skills to engage regional and global stakeholders.
Location: 163 Moo 17 Bangplee Industrial Estate Soi 3 Bangna-Trad Rd., Bang Sao Thong, Samutprakarn 10540