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Process Lead
This role is part of driving excellence model in Production Cell. He/she will act autonomously as part of a wider production team to deliver company operation performance target in productivity, cost, quality, delivery, safety etc.
Responsibilities:
- Owns the Centerline, Changeover, and Change Management DMS’s
- Leads process definition to identify Centerline targets and document standards.
- Analyzes cell data to identify and prioritize loss elimination opportunities.
- Leads root cause problem solving efforts on key chronic losses for the cell.
- Improving own cell performance to achieve the KPIs by Cell leader supervision.
- Coaching teams on Centerline, Changeover, and Change Management DMS execution and problem-solving skills with FEM tools i.e. IPS, UPS, 6W2H, Fishbone and etc.
- Participating in Cell DDS process daily to set priorities and allocate resources.
- Cooperate with other functional team i.e. NPI, Quality, CI and etc. to develop the process control and procedure to meet the plan.
- Ensure and lead the team to do the root cause analysis and right corrective and preventive action on the quality complaint and feedback.
- Supporting Cell leader to develop model of continuous improvement in the cell.
- Provide floor coaching on DMS, Loss elimination, Skill development, Technical Mastery of EO, TL
- Ensures the implementation of all EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) requirements and safe work practices in accordance with legal regulations and company policies.
- Ensures the achievement of quality goals and resolves customer complaint-related issues through action plans (Root Cause Analysis and Corrective and Preventive Actions).
- Facilitate improvement efforts while also soliciting ideas from all team members.
- Work with frontline operators and mechanics, as well as with middle and upper management.
- Delivery of quality management and assurance systems
- Production procedures and regulations to meet legislative/organizational requirements.
- Planning and project management principles, problem solving, relationship building and leading through KPIs.
- Leading performance management and their use and organizations tools and policies for managing teams.
- Facilitate and assure the success of our teams by defined mission and goal.
- Clearly defined team roles and problem-solving strategies, such as Root Cause Analysis, 5 Why, Cause Effect Analysis, etc.,
- Collecting data using Excel spreadsheets and composing PowerPoint presentations.
- Tracking and reporting the financial benefit of a Performance Excellence project.
- Provide management with project status updates, feedback, and appropriate reporting on key responsibilities and objectives.
- Fully comply with all company Health and Safety requirements, including reporting all accidents, near accidents, and hazards.
- Other duties as directed.
Qualifications:
- +5 years’ experience in manufacturing environment and sound knowledge of manufacturing process, with experience as Process engineer/Process improvement
- Computer literate with competence in all Microsoft applications
- Good command of English both written and spoken.
- Good principal knowledge of production/manufacturing techniques including material handling systems, maintenance, production planning/scheduling, ergonomics, workplace study, Statistical Process Control, process types such as flow and batch, product/raw material principles.
- Good knowledge of Lean operational and quality improvement practices such as workplace organization, visual management, waste reduction and shop floor problem solving
Preferred Skills:
- Strong technical in Lean, TPM or Manufacturing Excellence Model
- Proven experience in reliability improvement project
- Problem Solving and Systematic Thinking Skill
- Engaging personality with ability to build proactive Operation culture and work with diverse team.
- Ability to communicate fluently and concisely.
- Can-Do Attitude
- Feel energy for change, able to adapt to FEM system.
- Sound coaching skills and must be able to develop others.
- Ability to influence their coworkers in positive ways to promote changes of paradigms.
Senior HR Specialist (C&B)
Role and Responsibilities
Payroll Processing & Reporting
- Supervise and monitor employee attendance records.
- Prepare and generate reports such as: Headcount reports, Attendance reports, Absenteeism reports, Labour cost and productivity reports.
- Process payroll summary reports, including Wages and salaries, Allowances, Employee benefits, Employee movement records
- Submit statutory deductions and related documents to relevant authorities, including: Revenue Department, Social Security Office, Department of Legal Execution, Prepare labour cost budgets, actuarial reports, and salary survey data.
Welfare, Benefits & General
- Administer company welfare and employee benefit programs, including: Medical insurance, Provident fund, Flexible benefits, Uniforms, Annual health check-ups
- Issue employment-related documents and letters.
- Review and maintain HR policies and employee handbook.
- Maintain and update employee personal files.
- Administer HR systems, including: HRIS, SAP Concur, Attendance systems/devices, Coordinate IT service requests for new joiners, employee transfers, and resignations.
Performance Management
- Manage salary review and merit increase processes.
- Administer performance-based compensation programs, including: Bonuses, Incentives, Multi-skill allowances.
- Support KPI management processes.
- Coordinate Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) for low-performing employees.
- Support Talent Review and Succession Planning initiatives.
Awareness & Compliance Responsibilities
- Maintain awareness of customer and stakeholder requirements.
- Contribute to the effectiveness of the company’s management systems.
- Comply with company policies and procedures.
- Promote organizational culture and company values to achieve business objectives.
- Understand the consequences of non-compliance with company management system requirements.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
- At least 5 years of experience in payroll administration or related payroll functions (experience in manufacturing in-house payroll would be advantage).
- Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or related fields.
- Knowledge of wage administration, employee welfare, and benefits policies.
- Company work rules and regulations, Relevant labour laws and statutory requirements, Payroll program.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good interpersonal skills with a cooperative and service-minded attitude.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee information.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Good communication skills both Thai and English.
Procurement Specialist
Role and Responsibilities
The Procurement Specialist is responsible for managing the procurement of direct and indirect materials and services to ensure uninterrupted supply to manufacturing operations while achieving cost, quality, delivery, and working capital objectives.
The role partners closely with Production Planning, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Global Procurement to execute sourcing strategies, manage supplier performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain. The successful candidate will have strong procurement execution skills, supplier management experience, and a proactive approach to resolving supply risks and driving operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement & Supply Management
- Execute procurement activities for assigned direct materials, packaging materials, indirect spend categories, and services.
- Convert purchase requisitions into purchase orders and manage end-to-end procurement transactions within SAP.
- Ensure material availability to support production plans and customer commitments.
- Monitor supplier delivery performance and proactively manage supply risks.
- Coordinate with planning and operations teams to address shortages, delays, and capacity constraints.
- Maintain optimal inventory levels in line with working capital and service objectives.
Supplier Management
- Manage day-to-day supplier relationships and performance.
- Monitor supplier KPIs including:
- On-Time Delivery (OTD)
- Quality performance
- Lead time adherence
- Responsiveness
- Cost competitiveness
- Conduct supplier performance reviews and support corrective action implementation where required.
- Escalate supply risks and develop mitigation plans to ensure business continuity.
Cost & Contract Management
- Support sourcing initiatives and cost reduction projects.
- Obtain quotations and conduct commercial evaluations.
- Participate in supplier negotiations under guidance from Global Procurement or Supply Chain leadership.
- Support implementation of payment term optimization initiatives.
- Ensure contract pricing and procurement terms are accurately maintained within systems.
Inventory & Working Capital Management
- Collaborate with planning teams to optimize inventory levels.
- Identify excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory risks.
- Support inventory reduction initiatives without compromising customer service.
- Monitor supplier lead times and MOQ impacts on inventory performance.
SAP & Process Excellence
- Maintain accurate procurement master data including:
- Vendor records
- Pricing information
- Lead times
- Procurement parameters
- Support SAP implementation and continuous process standardization initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, approval authorities, and audit requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement opportunities in procurement processes and supplier collaboration.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, or related discipline.
- 3–7 years of procurement, purchasing, materials management, or supply chain experience.
- Experience in manufacturing environments is preferred.
- Experience working with international suppliers and supply networks.
- SAP ERP experience preferred.
- Experience supporting sourcing, supplier management, and inventory optimization initiatives
Preferred Skills
- Experienced in procurement or supply chain with a manufacturing environment
- Good understanding of supplier management, inventory control and material planning (MRP)
- Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Excel for procurement and data analysis
- Strong communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and suppliers
- Experience supporting cost saving, process improvement or SAP implementation
Mechanical Technician
Role and Responsibilities
The Mechanical Technician at Filtrona is responsible for maintaining and repairing production machinery, performing preventative and predictive maintenance, and ensuring compliance with ISO9001, 14001, and Environmental, Health, and Safety standards. The role requires following blueprints and engineering specifications and maintaining a clean work area.
- Maintain and repair production machinery
- Disassemble the equipment and repair/replace the necessary parts.
- Test the machine following a repair to ensure repair is complete
- Perform preventative and predictive maintenance as required
- Follow blueprints and engineering specifications in the process of making repairs
- Responsible for cleaning work area after completing a repair to any equipment
- ISO9001, 14001 and Environmental, Health and Safety Compliance. (Operates all equipment in the prescribed manner, reports all safety concerns to Supervisor, Production Manager, HS&E Manager, Maintain awareness of company policies, Maintain awareness of company objectives for ISO9001, 14001, 18001 and 45001, Support the company’s continuous improvement initiatives.)
- Perform Lock out Tag Out requirements
- Complete all tasks assigned by supervisor
- Available to be on call.
- Perform other duties as required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters whole performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, you will be exposed to mechanical and electrical parts. The employee is rarely exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate to high if in a factory/warehouse facility.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Essential Education Background
- Associate degree in industrial maintenance technology or equivalent experience.
Preferred Skills
- Experience working with PLC and Industrial Equipment controls
- Strong Communication
- Proficient with MS Office
- Experience working in production environment (1-3 years minimum)
- Mechanical and electrical experience and or multi-craft
Additional Notes
- Must be able to withstand physical demands of the role, i.e. standing, lifting, working in confined spaces
- While performing the duties of this job, you are required to regularly stand, use hands to fingers, handle or feel and talk and hear. You are frequently required to reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to sit, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl in a factory /warehouse facility, confined spaces and the use of personal protective equipment. You must frequently lift and or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to travel as needed
Warehouse Lead
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Warehouse & Logistics Lead is responsible for overseeing the efficient and effective management of warehouse operations and logistics activities. He/She will lead a team of warehouse staff and coordinate with various internal departments, suppliers, and transportation providers to ensure timely receipt, storage, and delivery of goods. The Warehouse & Logistics Lead will develop and implement improvement initiative to optimize warehouse operations, inventory management, and logistics processes while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
- Manage and lead warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, order fulfillment, and shipping processes for an annual sales revenue.
- Develop and implement warehouse and inventory management to optimize space utilization, minimize stock discrepancies, and ensure accurate inventory records for (1 external warehouse 3500sqm).
- Oversee the planning and execution of inbound and outbound logistics activities, including transportation, customs clearance, and documentation.
- Collaborate with procurement and production teams to ensure timely availability of materials and finished goods for production and customer orders.
- Develop and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for warehouse operations, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory guidelines.
- Lead and develop a team of warehouse staff, providing training, coaching, and performance management to achieve operational excellence.
- Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) for warehouse and logistics operations, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Collaborate with suppliers, transportation providers, and customs agents to ensure smooth and cost-effective logistics operations.
- Continuously improve logistics processes, systems, and technologies to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and visibility across the supply chain.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards related to warehousing, transportation, and inventory management.
- Implement and maintain appropriate security measures to safeguard warehouse inventory and assets.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new product launches, promotions, and special projects.
- Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in warehouse management and logistics.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field. (Master’s degree is a plus).
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in Warehousing, Logistics, or related field.
- Proven experience in warehouse management, logistics, or supply chain operations, with a focus on leading and managing teams.
- In-depth knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory management, and logistics principles and best practices.
- Strong understanding of transportation modes, customs clearance processes, and international logistics.
- Proficiency in using warehouse management systems (WMS), Fourth-Shift software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a diverse team.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams, suppliers, and customers.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs.
- Knowledge of safety regulations and practices related to warehousing and logistics.
- Familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma principles is a plus.
- Professional certifications in supply chain management or logistics are desirable.
PREFERRED SKILLS
- A proven ability to simplify and present complex and esoteric Supply Chain information for senior managers to assist decision-making across the organization.
- Comfortable working to tight deadlines and to a consistent high standard with minimum supervision.
Electrical & Automation Engineer
We are seeking an experienced Electrical & Automation Engineer to provide electrical, controls and automation engineering support for Filtrona’s manufacturing machinery and equipment.
The role will develop and improve machine electrical and control systems, including PLC programming, servo systems and automation solutions. Working from the Thailand Engineering Hub and collaborating closely with the Hungary Engineering Hub and manufacturing sites, the role will support machine development, refurbishment, installation, commissioning and continuous improvement across Filtrona operations.
Role and Responsibilities
- Electrical & Controls Engineering: Design, develop and improve electrical and electronic systems for manufacturing machines and equipment.
- Automation Development: Develop and implement automation solutions to improve manufacturing productivity, consistency, quality and equipment capability.
- PLC Programming: Develop, modify and troubleshoot PLC programs and associated machine control systems.
- Servo Systems: Configure, parameterize and troubleshoot servo drives and motion-control systems.
- Machine Development: Provide electrical and automation engineering support for new machine development, machine upgrades and refurbishment programs.
- Equipment Improvement: Monitor existing equipment from an engineering perspective and identify opportunities to improve productivity, reliability and maintainability.
- Testing & Validation: Develop test concepts and participate in testing, validation and troubleshooting of new or modified machines.
- Installation & Commissioning: Participate in machine assembly, on-site installation, commissioning and startup activities at manufacturing sites.
- Technical Troubleshooting: Support manufacturing sites in resolving complex electrical, controls and automation-related machine issues.
- Engineering Documentation: Prepare and maintain electrical drawings, control-system documentation, specifications, software records and other relevant technical documentation.
- Engineering Hub Collaboration: Work closely with the Thailand and Hungary Engineering Hubs to establish and maintain common electrical and automation standards and share technical knowledge and best practices.
- Continuous Improvement: Participate in machine performance, process improvement and automation initiatives across manufacturing locations.
- Safety & Compliance: Ensure electrical and automation solutions comply with applicable equipment safety, occupational health and safety, environmental and quality requirements.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Higher education (college/university) engineering degree – Electrical / Mechatronics Engineering / Automation or related engineering discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience in manufacturing equipment, electrical engineering, controls or industrial automation.
- Practical experience with PLC programming and industrial control systems.
- Knowledge and experience in servo systems, drives and motion control.
- Ability to understand and develop electrical and control-system technical documentation.
- Knowledge of ERP or integrated enterprise management systems.
- Basic knowledge of Lean and problem-solving methodologies such as Ishikawa and FMEA.
- Working proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving capability.
- Self-driven and able to work independently with minimum supervision.
- International and domestic travel to manufacturing sites and suppliers will be required based on project needs.
- Short-term deployment to other Filtrona locations may be required for machine build, installation, commissioning, troubleshooting and knowledge-transfer activities.
Preferred Skills
- Experience designing electrical/control systems for custom manufacturing machinery.
- Experience with machine automation, commissioning and startup.
- Experience integrating PLCs, servo drives, sensors and other industrial automation components.
- Experience supporting machine development and refurbishment projects.
- Project management knowledge and experience.
- Experience working across multiple manufacturing sites or international engineering teams.
Mechanical Design Engineer (Urgent Required!)
We are seeking a technically strong and detail-oriented Mechanical Design Engineer to develop mechanical designs, components and machine assemblies supporting Filtrona’s manufacturing equipment and engineering projects.
The role will create and maintain accurate 3D models, engineering drawings and technical specifications, including reverse engineering of existing machine components. Working as part of the Thailand Engineering Hub and closely with the Hungary Engineering Hub, manufacturing sites and suppliers, the role will support machine development, refurbishment, localization and continuous improvement across Filtrona operations.
Role and Responsibilities
- Mechanical Design: Design machine components, assemblies, tools, jigs and fixtures to support new equipment, machine upgrades and manufacturing requirements.
- 3D Modelling: Develop accurate 3D models using SolidWorks and appropriate design modules.
- Reverse Engineering: Reverse-engineer existing machine parts and assemblies through measurement, analysis and creation of accurate 3D models and technical specifications.
- Engineering Drawings: Prepare detailed workshop and manufacturing drawings, including materials, tolerances, fits, surface finishes, heat treatment and other manufacturing requirements.
- Design for Manufacture: Ensure designs consider manufacturability, assembly, reliability, maintainability, cost and equipment safety.
- Machine Development & Refurbishment: Provide mechanical design support for machine development, rebuild, upgrade and refurbishment programs.
- Prototype & NPI Support: Participate in prototype manufacturing, trials and new product or equipment introduction activities and prepare associated technical documentation.
- Manufacturing Process Improvement: Develop engineering solutions to improve manufacturing processes, equipment performance and machine capability.
- Supplier Collaboration: Work with machine manufacturers, component suppliers and local manufacturers to ensure technical requirements are understood and achieved.
- Engineering Hub Collaboration: Work closely with the Thailand and Hungary Engineering Hubs to maintain common design practices, engineering standards and technical documentation.
- Knowledge Sharing: Participate in design reviews, brainstorming sessions and lessons-learned activities and facilitate technical knowledge transfer across engineering teams.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to simplify designs, improve quality, localize components and reduce manufacturing or lifecycle costs.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Higher education (college/university) engineering degree – Mechatronics Engineering or related engineering discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant mechanical design engineering experience.
- Professional-level proficiency in SolidWorks, including Parts, Assemblies and relevant modules such as Sheet Metal, Welding/Weldments, Piping and Simulation.
- Strong understanding of engineering drawings, geometric tolerances, fits and manufacturing specifications.
- Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes, including machining, fabrication and metal processing.
- Knowledge of ERP or integrated enterprise management systems.
- Basic knowledge of Lean principles.
- Working proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across international engineering teams.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving capability.
- Self-driven and able to work independently with minimum supervision.
- International and domestic travel to manufacturing sites and suppliers will be required based on project needs.
- Short-term deployment to other Filtrona locations may be required for machine build, installation, commissioning, troubleshooting and knowledge-transfer activities.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in custom machinery or manufacturing equipment design.
- Experience designing tools, jigs and fixtures.
- Knowledge of metal cutting and machining processes.
- Knowledge of heat treatment, surface treatments and special coatings.
- Understanding of ISO/DIN and imperial engineering standards and conversions.
- Experience with machine development, refurbishment or localization projects.
- Project management knowledge and practical experience.
Engineering Manager
Purpose of the Role
We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager with strong technical expertise in the tobacco industry, specifically in Secondary Manufacturing (HNB / Cigarette Making & Packing). The candidate must have hands-on experience with tobacco machinery, troubleshooting equipment, process optimization, maintenance strategy, and technology upgrades across cigarette manufacturing and packing operations.
The role will lead engineering activities related to machine reliability, production efficiency, automation, technical improvements, CAPEX projects, and continuous improvement initiatives for Filtrona Innovation Centre.
Role and Responsibilities
Production & Technical Support
- Lead engineering support for secondary tobacco manufacturing operations including cigarette making, filter attachment, packing, and case packing.
- Ensure high machine efficiency, low downtime, and optimal production performance.
- Provide technical troubleshooting and root cause analysis for machine breakdowns and process deviations.
- Support production teams in improving OEE, waste reduction, and product quality consistency.
- Develop preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for all manufacturing equipment.
Machinery & Technology Management
- Manage installation, commissioning, upgrades, and validation of secondary manufacturing machines.
- Lead machine modernization and automation projects.
- Optimize machine settings and process parameters to improve productivity and material utilization.
- Coordinate with OEM suppliers for machine servicing, upgrades, and technical support.
- Support FAT / SAT at supplier / customer site
Project & Engineering Management
- Lead CAPEX and engineering improvement projects.
- Manage utilities and engineering infrastructure supporting production.
- Ensure spare parts planning and engineering inventory management.
- Support factory expansion and new product implementation activities.
Team Leadership
- Lead and develop engineering technicians, process engineers, and automation teams.
- Build technical competency within the engineering department.
- Drive continuous improvement culture using Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
Compliance & Safety
- Ensure compliance with EHS standards, GMP, and tobacco manufacturing regulations.
- Ensure all engineering activities comply with safety procedures and machine guarding requirements.
- Strict adherence to all Health & Safety, Environmental, Compliance and Information Security requirements.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
- Minimum 10–15 years of experience in tobacco manufacturing engineering.
- Minimum 5 years in leadership or engineering management role.
- Strong experience in secondary manufacturing operations is mandatory.
- Experience working in cigarette manufacturing, tobacco processing, Filter manufacturing, FMCG high speed manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Candidate must possess strong technical and troubleshooting experience with secondary tobacco machinery including, but not limited to: Filter Rod & Filter Attachment Machines, Hauni Max Series, KDF Filter Makers, Mulfi / Mulfi Max, AF Series Filter Attachers, Filter combiner machine, Supporting Systems, Compressor systems, Vision inspection systems, Industrial automation & PLC systems, Servo drive systems, SCADA systems, Flavour application system, End capsule system
- Strong troubleshooting capability in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automation systems.
- Hands-on experience with PLC, HMI systems, Servo motors & drives, Industrial sensors and controls is preferred
- Experience in TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and Reliability Engineering.
- Strong understanding of OEE improvement, Preventive maintenance, Root cause analysis, Spare parts management, Utilities management is preferred
- Demonstrated strong leadership and people management skills
- Demonstrated strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities with a proven track record of implementing technical solutions.
- Ability to communicate at all levels, both verbal and written skills including English to an international level.
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability is required