Chanaphat Khocharoen
Plant Manager
Banbuang
Summary
Dedicated to applying extensive plant management experience in the automotive industry along with the integration of modern technologies — including digital systems, real-time data visibility, and Industry 4.0 concepts — to reduce working time, minimize waste, and enhance operational efficiency. Committed to driving manufacturing excellence and sustainable continuous improvement.
Accomplished Plant Manager with over 20 years of experience in the automotive industry, specializing in production operations, quality systems (IATF 16949), and Lean Manufacturing. Successfully transformed traditional manufacturing management systems into a real-time digital platform, enabling enhanced visibility, faster decision-making, and improved operational efficiency throughout the production line.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager (Production)
S.P. Automotive product Co.,Ltd.
08.2015 - 02.2025
- Company Overview: Company business: Metal Stamping & Welding Parts for Automotive Industrial
- Oversee and manage all plant operations including production, quality, maintenance, safety, and logistics
- Plan and control production activities to meet corporate goals while optimizing resources and cost
- Ensure product quality and compliance with automotive standards such as IATF 16949 and ISO 14001
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives including Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen
- Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Lead and develop cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and staff capability
- Ensure legal compliance with labor, environmental, and workplace safety regulations
- Report plant performance to senior management and recommend corrective actions where needed
- Collaborate with internal departments and customers to resolve complaints and improve product quality
Supplier Quality & Development Manager – SQD Department
LEAR CORPORATION SOUTHEAST ASIA COMPANY LIMITED
01.2012 - 07.2015
- Company Overview: Company business: Automotive Seating
- Define and implement supplier quality standards in alignment with company policies and customer requirements
- Evaluate and qualify new suppliers through audits and risk assessments
- Conduct supplier audits in accordance with ISO/IATF standards or specific customer requirements
- Develop supplier capabilities through training, technical support, and continuous improvement programs
- Monitor and analyze supplier quality performance data to identify root causes and drive corrective actions
- Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and purchasing teams to resolve issues related to materials or supplier performance
- Review and approve quality documentation from suppliers such as PPAP, APQP, 8D reports
- Act as the key contact for supplier quality issues and ensure timely and effective resolution
Quality Manager – Quality Assurance Department
Thai Summit Rayong Autoparts Industry Co.,Ltd.
08.2011 - 12.2012
- Company Overview: Company business: Exterior and Interior Automotive parts
- Established, Implement and maintain Quality management system.
- To ensure that Quality system, Quality process and products are established, implement and maintained in accordance with Standard and Customer requirements.
- Established activities to meet purpose of the company quality policy.
- Establish, Follow up, monitoring and measure Quality objective.
- Cooperate with Manufacturing to ensure the whole products meet Customer quality requirements and Company’s quality targets.
- To be involved with the Critical Customer issues and Coordinate with support units to ensure effective solution availability.
- Develop and monitor the effectiveness of the quality issues.
- Manage Supplier Quality Performance.
- Making report on Quality system performance to Top management team.
- Acting Project Manager in order to drive New parts development meet Customer milestone and requirements.
- Provide knowledge and technical to team through the requirements, Quality Tools and method required.
Production & Quality Manager
BorgWarner Thailand Co.,Ltd.
10.2010 - 07.2011
- Company Overview: Company business: Engine Fan Clutch and Glow Plug manufacturing plant
- Mass production process preparation
- Process design completion
- Production / Machine Installation
- Completed Process Flow chart
- Specified Error proofing of all machines
- Prepared Work Instruction and Q-points
- Prepared Daily PM check sheets
- Prepare Daily & Monthly Production output reports
- Operation design completion ( Workability, Method, Motion and Sequence )
- Cycle Time study and determine.
- Production Trial run and Run@Rate
- Self assessed the Customer Capacity Forecast Study
- Operators Training
- Production Problems Solving
- Designed & Completed FIFO for Component parts and Finish Goods
- Kick off 5S activity at Production Line
- Productivity continuous improvement
Senior Quality Engineer – Quality Assurance Department
TRW Fuji Serina Co.,Ltd.
07.2009 - 09.2010
- Company Overview: Company business: Engine Valve manufacturing plant
- Analyzed and Solved the Quality problems and took corrective action including report status for Customer’s satisfaction.
- Developed and Improved the Quality system and Product.
- APQP leader for Volvo’s New Launch Project.
- Prepare PPAP package for Customer approval.
- Leader for Toyota Quality Activity (TCC Activity)
- Took Lead to support Customer Quality Audit.
Program Engineer - Supplier Technical Assistance
Auto Alliance (Thailand) Co., Ltd
02.2005 - 06.2009
- Company Overview: (A Ford and Mazda Joint Venture) Company business: 1-ton picks up and Passenger Car assembly plant
- 2005 to 2006: New Model Launch Engineer (Powertrain Commodity) /Quality Division – Response for new parts quality Development, APQP, PPAP approval for new parts (include production validation and capacity verification)
- 2006 to 2007: Site Engineer - Supplier Technical Assistance (Powertrain commodity) /Quality Division – Response for purchasing parts quality control, conduct annual manufacturing site assessment (process & system audit), assist supplier to Q1 certified level, concern follow up/8D review, market claim investigate, PPAP approval.
- 2007 to June 2009: Program Engineer - Supplier Technical Assistance (Powertrain commodity) /Quality Division – Response for new parts quality control for High impact parts or Suppliers, Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP) status review, PPAP approval for new parts (include production validation and capacity verification)
Assistant Supervisor – Quality Assurance
Matsushita Home Appliance (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
01.2002 - 02.2005
- Company Overview: Company business: Home Appliance
- 2002 to 2004: Market Quality Engineer/Quality Assurance Division – Response for Market Claim investigation, concern follow up/review, Document Control Department/ISO 9001
- 2004 to 2005: Assistant Supervisor/Quality Assurance Division – Response for Market Claim investigation, concern follow up/review, Final Inspection Control, New model development, conduct In-house process audit and Supplier's process audit.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Production Engineer
King Mongkut's Institute of Technology North Bangkok
Skills
- MS Office
- Knowledge of ERP systems
- Thorough knowledge of safety standards and compliance
- Thorough knowledge of quality standards and systems
- In-depth knowledge of Lean Manufacturing
- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in planning, resource allocation and human resources
- Project management
Weight
74 kg
Height
178 cm
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/19/76
- Nationality: Thai
Training
- 2003, Quality Improvement by 6 Sigma, Technology Promotion Association (Thailand-Japan)
- 2004, Supervisory Management, Matsushita Training Center
- 2005, 07, Six Sigma Green belt, IH training
- 2006, 01, Corporate Quality Development Center, Ford Motor Company, Partnering skills, Sourcing for quality (SFQ), Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP), Ford Product Development System (FPDS), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), Control Plan, Global 8D / 8D Analysis, Geometric Dimensioning & Technical Specifications (GD&T), Production Parts Approval Process (PPAP), Phase PPAP / Capacity Verification, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Measurable System Analysis (MSA) / Gage R&R, Lean Measurable, Manufacturing Site Assessment, Trade marking (QS9000, ISO/TS16949)
- 2007, 08, GD&T, Thai Germany Institute
- 2007, 11, Heat treatment, Thai Parker co., Ltd.
- 2008, 02, CAD for CATIA I (Part Design), Thai Germany Institute
- 2008, 05, Jig & Fixture for Machining, Thai Germany Institute
- 2014, 11, Lean & Kaizen Training, IH Training
- 2019, 08, Creative Problem Solving
Core Competencies
- Problem analysis and resolution
- Planning and organizing
- Communication skills
- Judgment and decision-making
- Teamwork & Team player
- Adaptability
- Conflict-management
- Stress tolerance
Reference
- Base salary : 185,028 THB
- Expect salary : Negotiate
- Mr. Suvich Benjatikul, Former Vice President at Mitsubishi Motor (Thailand) Co.,Ltd. Tel : 089-200-1530
- Mr. Kitti Chanchengkit, Former DMD at S.P Automotive Product Co.,Ltd. Tel : 094-824-1635
Timeline
General Manager (Production)
S.P. Automotive product Co.,Ltd.
08.2015 - 02.2025
Supplier Quality & Development Manager – SQD Department
LEAR CORPORATION SOUTHEAST ASIA COMPANY LIMITED
01.2012 - 07.2015
Quality Manager – Quality Assurance Department
Thai Summit Rayong Autoparts Industry Co.,Ltd.
08.2011 - 12.2012
Production & Quality Manager
BorgWarner Thailand Co.,Ltd.
10.2010 - 07.2011
Senior Quality Engineer – Quality Assurance Department
TRW Fuji Serina Co.,Ltd.
07.2009 - 09.2010
Program Engineer - Supplier Technical Assistance
Auto Alliance (Thailand) Co., Ltd
02.2005 - 06.2009
Assistant Supervisor – Quality Assurance
Matsushita Home Appliance (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
01.2002 - 02.2005
Bachelor’s Degree - Production Engineer
King Mongkut's Institute of Technology North Bangkok
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