JacksonGrant
JacksonGrant

Manufacturing Recruitment in Thailand

Strategic Talent for Thailand’s

Next-Generation Manufacturing

 

At JacksonGrant, we specialise in the full spectrum of manufacturing functions,

from shop-floor to boardroom. We work with mid to senior-level professionals

ready to lead, modernise, and transform manufacturing operations. 



 

Whether you’re expanding locally or entering the Thai market,

we connect you with technically proficient, business English-speaking professionals. 

 

85% Repeat Business

Trusted by leading manufacturers across Thailand.Our long-term partnerships reflect consistent delivery and reliable hiring outcomes.

12 Manufacturing Sub-Sectors

Coverage across the full industrial landscape.From automotive to aerospace, we understand the talent demands of each specialism.

10+ Years of Industrial Expertise

A decade dedicated to technical and industrial recruitment.Deep market knowledge guides every search and supports better hiring decisions.

48-Hour Shortlist Turnaround

Quality candidates, delivered fast.Our Recruitment Process Engineering model accelerates sourcing without compromising standards.

Manufacturing Recruitment Specialists

Across Thailand’s Core Industries

 

We support hiring across the full manufacturing value chain, 

with expertise in the following sectors:

Production & OperationsEngineeringQuality & ComplianceSupply Chain & PlanningHealth, Safety & Environment (HSE)Maintenance & Technical ServicesResearch & Development (R&D)Production Support & Admin RolesCommercial & Business Functions

Automation & Robotics

Digital Manufactuting & IOT

Automotive OEM & Suppliers

Aerospace

Industrial Products

Consumer Products & FMCG

Our Manufacturing Recruitment Services

 

At JacksonGrant, we engineer the recruitment process to meet the demands

of modern manufacturing. Every solution is designed to support growth, maintain efficiency and ensure long-term talent fit.

 

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Bangkok, Thailand

R&D Director (Pet Food)
Our client is a leading food and animal nutrition organization with a fast-growing pet food business and a strong commitment to product innovation, quality, and international standards. The company is seeking an R&D Director to lead innovation across its pet food product portfolio and support continued growth in both branded and OEM/private-label channels.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior R&D leader with strong technical expertise in pet nutrition, food science, and product development. The role will oversee a team of nutrition and packaging professionals, drive new product development, manage technical trials, and ensure that formulations meet commercial, regulatory, and quality requirements.

Responsibilities
  • Lead new product development for premium, functional, and therapeutic pet food products across branded and OEM/private-label portfolios.
  • Develop scalable and commercially viable formulations that balance nutrition, quality, cost, manufacturability, and market requirements.
  • Oversee laboratory research, pilot plant testing, shelf-life verification, palatability trials, and product validation activities.
  • Provide technical leadership for dry kibble extrusion, wet food retort processing, ingredient selection, and recipe adaptation.
  • Collaborate closely with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, regulatory, marketing, and commercial teams to bring products to market efficiently.
  • Drive value engineering initiatives to optimize formulation cost and protect margins while maintaining nutritional value and product quality.
  • Ensure product formulations comply with local and international standards, including DLD, AAFCO, FEDIAF, HACCP, GMP, and FSSC 22000.
  • Lead, coach, and develop the R&D team while building strong cross-functional collaboration across the business.
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Animal Science, Food Science, Veterinary Medicine, Biochemistry, Animal Nutrition, or a related field.
  • At least 10 years of progressive R&D, product development, or innovation experience within pet food, FMCG food, beverage, or related manufacturing industries.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior managerial or director-level role with team leadership responsibility.
  • Strong technical knowledge of companion animal nutrition, production technology, ingredient functionality, extrusion, retort processing, and food safety systems.
  • Good understanding of manufacturing, supply chain, commercialization processes, and regulatory requirements in the pet food or food manufacturing industry.
  • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage innovation pipelines, launch timelines, COGS targets, and cross-functional priorities.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills with the ability to motivate teams.
  • Professional proficiency in Thai and English.
 

 

 
Competitive

Bangkok, Thailand

Food Safety and Quality Technician
Our client is a well-established multinational manufacturer within the food production and pet nutrition sector. They are currently seeking a Food Safety and Quality Technician to join their team in the Samutprakarn area.

This position supports food safety and quality programs within the manufacturing facility, working closely with Operations and Customer Service to ensure products are tested, compliant, and released on time in line with quality and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for ensuring product samples are composited, tested, and cleared prior to shipment to support the positive release program. Create COA’s in accordance with quality assurance testing program.
  • Responsible for ensuring raw materials are in specification, logged in, tested as appropriate, and cleared for use.
  • Maintain the Quality Assurance Laboratory including calibration and routine maintenance of laboratory instrumentation.
  • Order and maintain inventory of laboratory supplies.
  • Review quality and production records to ensure compliance to programs and documentation requirements. This includes records for cleaning and sanitation, CCPs and IFS shop orders.
  • Support the environmental monitoring program by performing swabbing activities, collecting samples, and ensuring proper testing is performed.
  • Develop, maintain, and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions and Record as required. 
  • Conduct food safety audits to ensure Good Hygiene Practices and Food Safety Program are being followed.
  • Support the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure all practices are executed in accordance with these standards.
  • Participate in root cause investigations and CAPA for food safety and quality issues that arise.
  • Participate in problem solving initiatives in accordance with EBOS principles to resolve customer complaints.
  • Work closely with Operations and Customer Service to ensure that customer orders are shipped on time and without any quality concerns.
Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree from four-years college or university in Food Safety, Food Science and technology, Biological Science, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Have an experience related with quality assurance of food manufacturing companies for at least 3 years.
  • Knowledge of food safety standards including Good Hygiene Practices (GHPs), HACCP, FSSC22000, BRC, ISO22000, IFS or SQF.
  • Ability to maintain accurate records relating to jobs as they are planned, performed and completed.
  • Good interpersonal communication skills to interact effectively with peers, co-workers, scientists, researchers, supervisors, customers and vendors as required.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical materials.
  • Proficiency in spoken, reading, and writing in Thai and English.
  • Proficient skill level in MS Office Applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
  • Knowledge of safety practices applicable to laboratory and manufacturing environments and ability to follow designated safety procedures.
 
THB30000 - THB45000/ annum

Mueang Samut Prakan, Thailand

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