Technical Project Manager - Packing Line

Project Management

• Lead end-to-end technical project delivery: scoping, planning, execution, commissioning, and handover
• Manage project timelines, budgets, deliverables, and stakeholder alignment across internal teams and external vendors
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, technical reports, risk registers, and progress updates
• Conduct risk assessments and propose mitigation plans to ensure execution within scope, schedule, and budget
• Support CAPEX planning and business case development with detailed engineering input
• Coordinate multi-site and cross-functional projects, including engaging global factory teams for alignment and knowledge transfer

Technical Engineering & Operations

• Lead troubleshooting of packing line issues — mechanical, electrical, and process-related — during both startup and steady-state operations
• Identify root causes of recurring issues and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Manage and execute preventive maintenance schedules to ensure equipment reliability and uptime
• Liaise with equipment suppliers for technical support, spare parts management, and warranty resolution
• Ensure compliance with GMP, food safety, and hygiene standards across all technical activities
• Act as a shared global technical resource: provide remote or on-site engineering support to other factories within the group as required

Automation & Continuous Improvement

• Drive automation initiatives to improve line efficiency, reduce downtime, and enhance process reliability
• Implement and optimise machine automation including sensors, controls, and PLC logic adjustments at a troubleshooting level
• Evaluate opportunities for automation in material handling, inline inspection, and end-of-line operations
• Work with automation partners and vendors on integration, testing, and commissioning of new systems
• Support development of digital monitoring tools such as OEE dashboards and machine data collection platforms
• Provide structured training to operators and technicians on new equipment and automation systems

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or factory environment, experience with food/beverage product lines is a big plus.
• Demonstrated experience in both technical project management and hands-on engineering — this is a non-negotiable dual requirement for this role
• Strong background in mechanical or mechatronics engineering
• Proven ability to manage projects from initiation through commissioning, including vendor coordination and budget oversight
• Native Vietnamese with professional English proficiency

Technical Skills

• Exposure to automation systems, PLCs, sensors, and machine controls at a troubleshooting and configuration level
• Familiarity with GMP, hygiene, and food safety requirements
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, and technical documentation
• Experience with CAPEX proposals and project cost tracking

What we offer

• A high-impact, high-visibility role at the intersection of project leadership and technical engineering
• Exposure to a global manufacturing network with opportunities for international travel and cross-site collaboration
• Competitive compensation commensurate with dual-role scope and experience
• A fast-moving environment with genuine career development pathways in engineering and operations leadership