Rattapon Leksawat
Engineering & Maintenance Manager
Bansaothong,Thailand
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Engineering & Maintenance Manager with 20 years of leadership experience across food processing and manufacturing sectors. Proven success in preventive maintenance/corrective maintenance Six Sigma-led process improvement, cost control, and sustainability initiatives. Expetise in SAP S/4HANA PM module, energy optimization, quality audits (BRC, GMP, ISO), and Agile project execution. Passionate about continuous improvement and operational excellence, with a track record of driving financial cost savings and enhancing equipment reliability and safety People and Food Safety.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Engineering Manager
McKey Foods (Thailand) Ltd
01.2011 - 11.2024
- Directed all engineering maintenance, preventive scheduling, and inventory control for food production machinery
- Reduced machine downtime by 5% via root cause analysis, SAP trend monitoring, and weekly reporting
- Spearheaded over 70 Six Sigma projects: improved FQP (95%), reduced energy usage (3% annually), and minimized repair R&M costs 5%
- Managed utilities (boilers, hot oil, air compressors, hydraulic) with PM schedules (3,000–20,000 hrs.)
- Led energy-saving initiatives and sustainability projects (e.g., motor efficiency upgrade with 1.7 year payback)
- Ensured readiness for audits (BRC, SQMS, HALAL, DLD) through stringent documentation and pre-op inspections
- Controlled engineering costs and optimized spare parts inventory (saving ฿40 M/year)
Maintenance Engineer
Laemthong Food Products Co., Ltd.
01.2006 - 12.2010
- Managed daily/weekly/monthly PMs, instrument calibrations, and technician training
- Conducted process improvement for machinery reliability and audit compliance
Refrigeration Engineer
S&T Contemp
01.2000 - 12.2005
- Designed and installed cold storage and high-voltage transformer systems
- Oversaw spare parts inventory and supported domestic G marine clients
Quality Assurance Engineer
Sammitr Motors (Thailand)
01.1997 - 12.1999
- Inspected manufacturing quality, coordinated with suppliers, and trained staff on SOPs and manuals
Education
Master of Business Administration -
King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang
01.2013 - 1 2016
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering - undefined
Sripatum University
01.1992 - 1 1996
Skills
Maintenance & Engineering
Preventive Maintenance
Predictive Maintenance
Root Cause Analysis
Fishbone 4M1E
Downtime Reduction
Breakdown Reduction
Equipment Calibration
Life Cycle Management
Quality & Compliance
Six Sigma Black Belt
DMAIC Methodology
GMP
BRC
HALAL
SQMS
ISO 14001
ISO 45001
Audit Preparation
Documentation
First Quality Pass FQP 95%
OEE Improvement 90%
Project & Energy Management
Utility Projects
Boilers
Chillers
CO2 Systems
CAPEX / AOP
IRR-based Capital Projects
Energy Efficiency
G Cost Reduction
ERP
SAP( PM Module)
S/4HANA Operations
Leadership & Communication
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Technical Coaching
Self Awareness
Safety and Regulatory Compliance
Stakeholder Engagement
Systems & Tools
SAP S/4HANA (PM Module)
Microsoft Project
AutoCAD
Inventor
Minitab
SPSS
Electrical Autocad Software
MS Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Certification
Six Sigma Black Belt, MICON certified as Six Sigma Black Belt
Accomplishments
Achieved significant cost savings in maintenance and energy usage, notably saving ฿9.9M/year in RGM and ฿2.6M/year through energy efficiency improvements
Systems Tools
- SAP S/4HANA (PM Module)
- Microsoft Project
- AutoCAD
- Inventor
- Minitab
- SPSS
- Electrical Autocad Software
- MS Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
Core Competencies
Preventive Maintenance, Predictive Maintenance, Root Cause Analysis, Fishbone 4M+1E, Downtime Reduction, Breakdown Reduction, Equipment Calibration, Life Cycle Management, Six Sigma Black Belt, DMAIC Methodology, GMP, BRC, HALAL, SQMS, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, Audit Preparation, Documentation, First Quality Pass FQP 95%, OEE Improvement 90%, Utility Projects, Boilers, Chillers, CO2 Systems, CAPEX / AOP, IRR-based Capital Projects, Energy Efficiency, Cost Reduction, ERP SAP (PM Module) S/4HANA Operations, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Technical Coaching, Self Awareness, Safety and Regulatory Compliance, Stakeholder Engagement
Timeline
Master of Business Administration -
King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang
01.2013 - 1 2016
Engineering Manager
McKey Foods (Thailand) Ltd
01.2011 - 11.2024
Maintenance Engineer
Laemthong Food Products Co., Ltd.
01.2006 - 12.2010
Refrigeration Engineer
S&T Contemp
01.2000 - 12.2005
Quality Assurance Engineer
Sammitr Motors (Thailand)
01.1997 - 12.1999
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering - undefined
Sripatum University
01.1992 - 1 1996