Alcott Global is partnering with a global FMCG to look for its Head of Product Technology and Innovation (Director level) to be based in Thailand. 

Highlights

• The Head of Product Technology and Innovations is responsible for leading the New Product development and implementation of innovative technologies and manufacturing processes within a global food company. This includes researching and evaluating new technologies and materials, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement new products and processes, and managing budgets and resources.
• The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the food industry and a track record of driving product development. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of new technologies and materials including researching and evaluating market trends and potential partners
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, and R&D, to bring new products and processes to market
• Manage budgets and resources for product development and innovation projects
• Identify and evaluate potential partnerships and collaborations to drive product innovation
• Develop and maintain relationships with key industry partners and suppliers
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and developments, and identify potential opportunities for growth and innovation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, packaging science, or a related field
• Minimum 8 years of experience in FMCG with a focus on product development and engineering innovation
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to think strategically and identify new opportunities for growth
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Alcott Global is partnering with an international Consumer Goods company to identify its new Plant Director to be based in Switzerland.

The Role

The Plant director will supervise around 100 factory workers and ensure that factory targets are met. The responsibilities include scheduling building and equipment maintenance as needed, regularly monitoring the performance of factory staff and ensuring that all production orders are completed in a timely manner. You should also be able to enforce compliance with health and safety regulations to prevent accidents and injuries.

To be successful as a Plant Director, you should demonstrate outstanding problem-solving skills and resolve any issues that may derail production. Ultimately, a top-performing manufacturing manager should have exceptional communication, management, and leadership skills to ensure that factory operations run smoothly.

Your Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all plant operations with overall responsibilities for production, maintenance, quality, and other production-related activities
• Coordinate plant activities through planning with departments’ managers to ensure the total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Develop and control profits, plans, and budget
• Implement cost effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, manpower, wages, and salaries.
• Manage capital asset maintenance
• Take the lead on the Third-Party manufacturing strategy
• Establish and monitor overall plant performance for production and quality standards
• Control and minimize labor overtime, premium freight, and repair expenses
• Maintain existing plant facilities and equipment, replacing, or adjusting plant facilities and equipment when necessary
• Provide leadership and training for relevant staff to accomplish the company goals and objectives
• Implement and maintain preventative maintenance programs
• Incorporate shop floor organization and plant cleanliness among plant personnel
• Provide direction, development and leadership to the production supervisor
• Demonstrate leadership, communication proficiency, decision making, problem solving and analysis, financial management, business acumen
• Manage all employees and be responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within that plant
• Perform any other duties maybe assigned by the CEO as and when needed.

Your Profile

• University Degree in Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing experience
• 7+ years of supervisory/management experience in the manufacturing environment
• Experience in FMCG is a must-have, luxury experience would be a strong plus
• Proven leadership skills and team player/builder and a driver of value-added results
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing operations, project planning, cost control and program management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to influence others and interact effectively with all levels of the organization
• Experience in ISO and FDA quality and standards preferred
• Proven track record of success in implementing programs and business initiatives
• Strong internal and external communication, and team-building skills
• Ability to energize and develop all levels of the organization
• A Global mindset
• Experience in expanding plant sites is preferred
• Fluent in English AND good level of German (B2-C1).

About the Role

We are looking for a forward-thinking Head of Human Resources to join our leadership team and lead the overall human resources strategy for the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing and responsible for the full spectrum of HR including talent acquisitions, performance management, compensation and benefits, staff welfare and training.
• Leading the execution of change programs.
• Partner closely with senior stakeholders to identify business priorities and drive HR strategies & programs with the objective of helping the organization meet its strategic goals.
• Reviewing, formulating and implementing HR policies and procedures.
• Acting as an advocate of the company’s values and culture to create a best-in-class work environment.

Minimum qualifications:

• Degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Minimum 15 years related work experience in human resource activities of which 5 years must be in a leadership role.
• In-depth knowledge of Philippines' labour law and HR best practices.
• Strong command of all aspects of the Human Resource function.
• Possess excellent stakeholder management and business partnering skills.
• A strategic thinker with the ability to be hands-on when required.
• Dynamic, positive attitude with a strong business focus and commercial acumen in the industry. 
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.