PIYA HOMRARUEN
Bang Sao Thong District
Summary
Results-driven Production Manager with 15+ years of progressive experience in Rotogravure printing and Flexible Packaging manufacturing. Proven track record of driving operational excellence through OEE improvement (up to 27%), waste reduction (up to 50%), and cost optimization initiatives delivering measurable bottom-line impact. Expert in implementing Industrial Engineering (IE), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and Lean Manufacturing methodologies to enhance productivity and quality standards. Skilled in managing cross-functional teams of 60-170 employees while maintaining compliance with FSSC 22000, GMP, and HACCP standards. Adept at turnaround strategies, capacity optimization, and building high-performance teams.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Printing
SIG Combibloc Company Limited
10.2025 - 12.2025
- Managed Printing Department operations with capacity of 900 million sleeves/month, overseeing 60 employees and reporting to Assistant Head of Operation
- Led team of 1 Deputy Head, 1 Improvement Engineer, and 4 Supervisors to ensure quality compliance and OTIF delivery performance
- Drove Operational Excellence and Lean Management initiatives, optimizing process flow and reducing non-value-added waste
- Maintained full compliance with local and global Quality Management System (QMS) and Safety requirements
Production Manager
T.A.K. Packaging Company Limited
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Directed end-to-end manufacturing operations for flexible packaging with 8 million meters/month capacity, managing 80 employees across Printing, Laminating, and Extrusion departments
- Achieved 25% OEE improvement through process optimization and equipment reliability enhancement initiatives
- Increased output rate per hour by 10% and production speed by 10% through workflow standardization and operator training programs
- Reduced setup time by 11% implementing SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Die) techniques and standardized procedures
- Controlled departmental budget and implemented Individual Development Plans (IDP) for continuous team capability enhancement
Plant Manager
NEP Realty and Industry Public Company Limited
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Led full-scale plant operations with 2.5 million meters/month capacity, managing 170 employees across 7 functional departments
- Orchestrated company turnaround from financial losses to profitability through strategic cost reduction and efficiency improvement initiatives
- Developed and executed comprehensive budget plans, production schedules, and resource allocation strategies
- Implemented quality control systems and workplace safety protocols while recruiting skilled personnel to fill critical positions
Gravure Printing Manager
CP Poly-Industry Co., Ltd.
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Managed gravure printing plant with 9.5 million meters/month capacity, leading 90 employees in woven bag packaging production
- Achieved 27% OEE improvement through systematic process optimization and equipment performance enhancement
- Reduced waste by 50% through quality control improvements and defect prevention initiatives
- Reduced manpower from 6 to 4 operators per machine while maintaining productivity, optimizing labor efficiency
- Lowered solvent costs by 10% and achieved energy cost savings of 80,000 THB/month through resource optimization
- Reduced gravure cylinder costs by 9% through improved cylinder management and vendor negotiations
PMG Manager (Process Management Group)
Starflex Co., LTD.
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Oversaw production operations across Printing, Laminating, Extrusion, Slitting, and Bag Making departments with 80 employees
- Reduced waste by 30% through process analysis, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Decreased setup time by 15% implementing standardized procedures and operator training programs
- Successfully managed new equipment installation projects including printing machines, laminating machines, solvent mixing systems, and ink dispenser systems
- Led investment evaluation and project management for machinery procurement and plant expansion initiatives
Printing Engineer
Wannaprapai International Co., Ltd.
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Analyzed printing processes and machinery operations for 9 million meters/month flexible packaging production facility
- Established initial production standards and quality control procedures to ensure consistent output quality
- Coordinated with production teams to troubleshoot issues and document production data for continuous improvement
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Industrial Engineering
Suranaree University of Technology
Skills
- Rotogravure Printing: Gravure cylinder management, ink management, color matching & control (Spectrophotometer), web handling, registration control, defect troubleshooting
- Flexible Packaging: Lamination processes (solvent-based, solvent-less), slitting, pouch making, quality inspection
- Quality Systems: FSSC 22000, GMP, HACCP implementation and auditing
- Software: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SolidWorks (basic)
- Process Improvement Methodologies: Strong command of Industrial Engineering (IE) concepts, TPM (including AM & PM pillars), Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen
- Equipment Maintenance: Knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance for printing and laminating machinery to ensure machine readiness
Certification
- Management Level Safety Officer Training Course - Pinthong Group (2025)
- Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) - JIPM (2019-2022)
- SMETA Version 6.1 - Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (2021)
- FSSC 22000 Internal Auditor Certification - IQS Management Co., Ltd. (2015)
- FSSC 22000 Requirement and Interpretation - ISET Thailand (2014)
- TPM: Autonomous Maintenance (AM) Pillar - Thai TPM Association (2013)
LANGUAGES
Thai (Native)
English (Professional Working Proficiency)
AVAILABILITY
Available with 2 weeks notice | Expected Salary: Negotiable
Timeline
Head of Printing
SIG Combibloc Company Limited
10.2025 - 12.2025
Production Manager
T.A.K. Packaging Company Limited
01.2023 - 01.2025
Plant Manager
NEP Realty and Industry Public Company Limited
01.2022 - 01.2023
Gravure Printing Manager
CP Poly-Industry Co., Ltd.
01.2018 - 01.2022
PMG Manager (Process Management Group)
Starflex Co., LTD.
01.2012 - 01.2018
Printing Engineer
Wannaprapai International Co., Ltd.
01.2009 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Engineering - Industrial Engineering
Suranaree University of Technology