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• Restore Nan s Pristine Headwater Forest.
• Leading the way in sustainable agroforestry and innovative medicinal plants solutions.
• The K Agro-innovate Institute (KAI), established in 2021 under the Kasikornthai Foundation with unwavering support from KASIKORNBANK, serves as a knowledge integrator dedicated to finding sustainable solutions for the critical issue of watershed forest depletion in Nan province, Thailand. KAI aims to increase per-rai income, reduce cu ...
• In collaboration with Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna, Nan, KAI is dedicated to transforming Thailand s rich biodiversity into world-class innovations that benefit people, communities, and the environment. Through our Pharma-Agroforestry District (PAD), we integrate cutting-edge research with sustainable agroforestry to unlock the potential of medicinal plants, create high-value natural products, strengthen rural livelihoods, and help restore the Nan watershed forests. We have established Pharma-Agro Innovation Center (PIC) equipped with advanced technologies to provide advanced extraction, phytopharmaceutical analysis, and quality assurance services that support research excellence and elevate Thai medicinal plants to international standards.
• We are looking for a passionate and capable leader to join us as the Production Manager, Pharma-Agro Extraction Services (PES) in Nan Province.
• Production Manager - Pharma-Agro Extraction Services (PES) will lead extraction operations at our state-of-the-art Pharma-Agro Innovation Center (PIC), ensuring every production batch is safe, compliant, reproducible, and delivered on schedule. You will oversee pilot-scale GMP manufacturing activities and work closely with R&D, QA, QC, PAL, and Engineering teams to support technology transfer, process scale-up, and continuous improvement, while maintaining the high standards required for pharmaceutical development.
• Lead daily extraction production to deliver compliant, on-time, and reproducible extract batches in accordance with approved manufacturing processes, batch records, and production schedules.
• Plan and oversee extraction operations, ensuring production readiness through effective management of raw materials, equipment, documentation, line clearance, and manpower.
• Monitor critical process parameters (CPP), in-process controls, extraction yield, and production performance, while investigating and escalating process deviations as appropriate.
• Collaborate with R&D to support technology transfer, process scale-up, and troubleshooting, and coordinate with QA, QC, and Pharma-Agro Analysis Laboratory (PAL) to ensure product quality and batch release readiness.
• Ensure full compliance with GMP/GHPP requirements, approved SOPs, safety standards, and production documentation, while working closely with Engineering and Maintenance to maintain equipment readiness and reliability.
• Coach and develop the production team through training, competency development, and a culture of operational excellence.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, extraction efficiency, equipment utilization, and manufacturing performance.
• Monitor production KPIs, prepare operational reports, and foster a culture of quality, safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Bachelor s degree in Pharmacy (preferred), Pharmaceutical Sciences, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or other related disciplines. Pharmacists with experience in GMP manufacturing and extraction operations are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in extraction manufacturing, pharmaceutical production, herbal medicinal product manufacturing, pilot plant operations, or other regulated production environments.
• Solid understanding of GMP/GHPP, batch manufacturing documentation, equipment operation, and production control.
• Demonstrated understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing principles, quality risk management, data integrity, and GMP documentation in a regulated environment.
• Experience with botanical extraction, process optimization, technology transfer, or pharmaceutical manufacturing is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, planning, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Willingness to relocate and work full-time on-site in Nan Province.
• If you re passionate about making a difference and high social impact, apply now by submitting your resume via email to [email protected].