MANUFACTURING AND INDUSTRIAL EXECUTIVE SEARCH IN THAILAND
Recruiting leaders for manufacturing businesses in Thailand
Finding a senior leader for a manufacturing business takes more than matching a job title to an industry. You need someone who understands your products and operations, can lead people effectively, and can deliver against the commercial demands of the role.
Manufacturing and industrial roles we have filled
Our completed searches cover business leadership, factory operations, and specialist management roles in Thailand. Selected assignments include:
Managing Director: Danish manufacturer of high-end porcelain products for consumers.
The client was a highly distinguished brand renowned for its exclusive quality porcelain products and its immaculate design. Known worldwide for being Danish and for maintaining classic blue and white porcelain, both made and painted entirely by hand.
Reporting to the Vice President of Global Supply Chain in Europe, the position of Managing Director would lead the management of the factory in Thailand.
Plant Manager: Manufacturer of fans and drive technology.
From Germany and one of the leading global companies in the field of ventilation, control and drive technology. The job as Plant Manager was going to be responsible for Production and Warehouse, Quality Assurance, Material and Production Planning, and the Engineering & Maintenance team.
Manufacturing Manager: Global no. 1 test equipment and chemical producer, Amata City Rayong.
US-based and global leader in water quality analysis and treatment, providing instrumentation and disinfection systems. This position was going to partner with the Supply Chain Director at the Asia Distribution Center (ADC) in Rayong and provide leadership for the Manufacturing teams in the areas of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, variance analyses, data modeling, and analytics to drive sustained profitable manufacturing and meet business goals.
Finance Director: Commercial laundry systems manufacturer / Greenfield.
The global leader in laundry solutions, serving both commercial laundry and residential laundry needs.
Global EH&S Vice President: Petrochemicals industry, Bangkok,
Industry-leading global sustainable chemical company, diversified across petrochemical value chain.
How we conduct your search
We start by defining the position, your business context, and the results you expect from the new leader. We then research the market, identify relevant candidates, and approach people who may not be actively looking for a new role.
We assess interested candidates against the agreed requirements and present a qualified shortlist.
We support your interviews, references, and offer discussions, then follow up during onboarding and the replacement guarantee period under the agreed search terms.
Where appropriate, we can include Predictive Index assessments as one part of the hiring decision. Read more about our executive recruitment process. Tom Sorensen Recruitment
Discuss your manufacturing leadership search
If you need to recruit a Managing Director, General Manager, factory leader, or senior functional manager in Thailand, contact us to discuss the position and the market for suitable candidates.
See more of our completed executive search assignments.
You can also view companies that have engaged Tom Sorensen Recruitment for executive search, management recruitment, and assessments.

