Production Manager

Job Summary

Suntory is a global leader in consumer-packaged goods, renowned for producing and distributing a uniquely diverse portfolio of beverages, premium spirits, beer, wine, and wellness products throughout the world. With a history dating back to 1899, we are driven by a profound purpose: to inspire the brilliance of life, by creating rich experiences for people, in harmony with nature.

Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam Beverage (SPVB) is a strategic alliance between PepsiCo Inc. and Suntory Holdings Ltd. since 2013.

At Suntory PepsiCo VietNam Beverage, we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace for all employees. We strive to provide equal opportunities for employment, development, and advancement regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation and age. We are continuously working to cultivate an environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, and bias, and we welcome all individuals to apply for roles at Suntory PepsiCo.

Job Summary

1. Lead Production function in providing volume compliance with Supply Plan through operation excellence, zero lost time incidents, high-quality standard, high efficiency, optimal cost, delivering sustainability through motivated and engaged people

2. Drive for: 
- Efficiency and Cost Optimization
- Governance and Compliance to SOPs/ Policy/ Safety standard and regulations.
- Capability Development of all employees in Production for delivering quality standard at the highest level creating Zero defect Culture.

Job Responsibilities

1. Deliver Growth:
- Deliver production volume as sales demand based on Annual Operating Plan (AOP), monthly forecast (M0) and weekly production plan (W0), following SNOP & SIP processes.
- Ensure zero lost time incident at the production
- Ensure quality and food safety of all products produced as AOP targets for 3D quality, AIB audit, Recall/ Withdraw, customer/consumer complaints, quality troubles.
- Support for successful launch of new products/new packagings as AOP plan.
- Support new lines/ capacity expansion project as AOP plan.

2. Create Efficiency: 
- Drive cost savings via KPI’s improvement, VMC & FMC optimization as AOP plan 
- Support productivity projects implemented at the plant as built-in AOP such as PET/CAN/closure/packaging lightweight, HFCS, sugar reduction, and steam outsourcing, …

3. Drive for Future Success: 
- Deliver water and energy saving as AOP plan
- Lead GCS implementation and I2C compliance at production

4. Drive Culture Change:
- Drive safety first culture at the production
- Drive people engagement and OHS score improvement at the production

5. Develop People: 
- Coach and develop Direct reports 
- Develop and retain talent for future growth  

Skills and Experience

- Bachelor’s in Technology/ Engineering

- Minimum 7 years of experience in the manufacturing industry
- Familiarity with working under high pressure, multinational and international cultures.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks to meet business challenges
- Experience in handling a large team

- Teamwork and ability to work effectively and efficiently with teams toward common goals
- Good Leadership skills
- Good communication and influencing skills – both verbal and written

- Advanced English

Competencies