About the job HR Manager (Beverage Manufacturing)
Job Description
Position: HR Manager
Industry: Beverage Manufacturing
Location: Bangpu, Samutprakan
Employment Type: Full-time
Company Overview
MADE Manufacturing is a growing beverage manufacturing company specializing in coconut water as its core product, with additional juice and health-oriented beverage lines.
The company is currently operating a new manufacturing plant and is in a scale-up phase, offering a dynamic, fast-paced, and modern working environment.
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Current headcount: ~60 employees
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Expansion plan: ~80 employees within the year
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Business focus: Modern beverage / FMCG / health-oriented products
Position Overview
The HR Manager will be a key strategic partner to the Plant Director, responsible for building and strengthening HR foundations for a growing manufacturing plant.
This role requires a mature and proactive HR professional who can go beyond an order-taker role, propose initiatives, and align HR practices with business and operational needs in a fast-growing environment.
Reporting Line
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Reports directly to: Plant Director
Key Responsibilities
1. Recruitment & Workforce Planning (Approx. 70–80%)
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Manage end-to-end recruitment for the manufacturing plant
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Work closely with Plant Director and line managers on manpower planning
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Priority hiring: Production Manager to support upcoming plant expansion
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Support headcount growth from approximately 60 to 80 employees
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Ensure recruitment aligns with business growth and operational requirements
2. HR Policy, Benefits & Labor Compliance
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Develop, review, and implement HR policies and procedures
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Complete and enhance the remaining HR policy and benefits framework (currently ~70% completed)
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Benchmark compensation, benefits, and policies against the market
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Ensure compliance with Thai labor law and related regulations
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Propose and implement modern HR practices to create an attractive workplace
3. Compensation, Benefits & Performance Management
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Oversee compensation and benefits administration
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Align performance management systems with rewards and incentives
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Support salary structure planning and HR budgeting
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Promote fair, transparent, and performance-driven HR practices
4. Stakeholder & People Management
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Act as a key HR partner to management and cross-functional teams
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Manage internal stakeholders and peer-level collaboration
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Support employee relations and workplace communication
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Ensure effective coordination between management and employees
Candidate Requirements
Experience & Background
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Age: Not over 40 years old
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Minimum 5 years of HR experience (HR Generalist / HR Manager / Assistant HR Manager level)
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Manufacturing or FMCG industry experience is preferred
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Experience in new plant setup or fast-growing organizations is an advantage
Mindset & Competencies (Highly Valued)
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Strong maturity and strategic mindset
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Proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented
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Able to propose initiatives and push back with clear reasoning when appropriate
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Not an order taker; able to act as a true business partner
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Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
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Strong sense of ownership and accountability
Mindset and maturity are prioritized over years of experience.
Language Requirement
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English: Communication level (must-have)
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Able to communicate effectively with management
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Comfortable working in an intercultural environment
Interview Process
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Single interview round only
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Interview format: Online or Onsite
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Fast decision-making process
Why Join This Company
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Opportunity to shape HR strategy in a growing manufacturing business
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Hands-on role with real impact on people and organization
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Dynamic environment with room for ideas and initiatives
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Direct exposure to plant leadership and business decisions