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Work History
Education
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Software
Certification
Interests
REFERENCE
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PIYA HOMRARUEN

PIYA HOMRARUEN

Samut Prakan

Summary

Results-driven Production Manager with 14+ 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

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Languages
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Certifications
17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Manager

T.A.K. Packaging Company Limited
08.2023 - 06.2025
  • 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
11.2022 - 06.2023
  • 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.
11.2018 - 10.2022
  • 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.
11.2012 - 10.2018
  • 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.
10.2009 - 10.2011
  • 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

Freelance Operations & Packaging Consultan

Freelance Operations & Packaging Consultant |
01.2026 - Current

Providing independent consulting for flexible packaging improvement, manufacturing efficiency, and OEE optimization for local SME factories.

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

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Industrial Engineering

Suranaree University of Technology
Nakhon Ratchasima

Skills

  • Rotogravure printing process and quality inspection
  • Machine operation
  • Gravure cylinder management
  • Ink management, color matching & control (Spectrophotometer)
  • Web handling, registration control
  • Defect troubleshooting
  • Flexible Packaging: Lamination processes (solvent-based, solvent-less)
  • Slitting process, Bag making process
  • Quality Systems: FSSC 22000, GMP, HACCP implementation and auditing
  • Lean manufacturing, Process improvement
  • TPM
  • KAIZEN

Software

Solidworks

MS Office

Certification

Management Level Safety Officer Training Course - Pinthong Group (2025)

Interests

Music

Singing

Camping

Plant

REFERENCE

Mr. Chumnoom Khuankla

Plant Manager

Kwonnie Electrical Products Co., Ltd.

Mobile : 083 939 4396

Mr. Possatorn Kipanya

Production Manager

T.A.K. Packaging Co., Ltd.

Mobile: 085-400-9574

Timeline

Freelance Operations & Packaging Consultan

Freelance Operations & Packaging Consultant |
01.2026 - Current

Head of Printing

SIG Combibloc Company Limited
10.2025 - 12.2025

Production Manager

T.A.K. Packaging Company Limited
08.2023 - 06.2025

Plant Manager

NEP Realty and Industry Public Company Limited
11.2022 - 06.2023

Gravure Printing Manager

CP Poly-Industry Co., Ltd.
11.2018 - 10.2022

PMG Manager (Process Management Group)

Starflex Co., LTD.
11.2012 - 10.2018

Printing Engineer

Wannaprapai International Co., Ltd.
10.2009 - 10.2011

Bachelor of Engineering - Industrial Engineering

Suranaree University of Technology
PIYA HOMRARUEN