Lai Van Du Email and Phone Number
I am an accomplished production management professional with over 22 years of experience in engineering, machine design, and optimizing operational performance. Currently, I serve as a Plant Manager at OLAM Vietnam, where I have been contributing for over 10 years. OLAM is a leading company in the Food and Agriculture industry, ranked 22nd in the Food and Agriculture Benchmark worldwide and holding 1st place in the Seasoning section, with 7,500+ employees across the country.Throughout my career, I have achieved several notable milestones: - Project manager of Expansion Pepper Grinding Capacity with 2.5 million USD: designed a new pepper grinding line with a capacity of 1.2 MTs/hr operated by 4 workers in 2023- Project manager of Expansion Cassia Grinding Capacity with 1.5 million USD: designed a new Cassia grinding line with a capacity of 0.8 to 1.2 MTs/hr operated by 4 workers in 2022- New Pepper Factory 600 million USD: One of the key people who designed and operationalized a new pepper production facility in the Giang Dien Industrial Zone in 2020, with a capacity of 17,000 MTs/year.- Project manager of increased capacity in OS plant. Designed production lines for spices, increasing factory capacity from 200 MTs/month to 800 MTs/month.- Innovated and improved production lines, saving the company millions of USD annually.- Efficiently managed the factory's production and business operations, including controlling inventory levels, direct costs, indirect costs, and product pricing, significantly enhancing profitability.I am a lifelong learner, always actively seeking opportunities to develop my knowledge and skills both academically and professionally. To enrich my business management expertise and other necessary skills, I pursue both long-term programs and additional courses. My commitment to continuous learning is highlighted by my pursuit of international orientation, which is reflected in my educational background. I hold three bachelor’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, and Linguistics (English Major), a master’s degree in Linguistics (English Major), and am currently pursuing my second master’s degree in Business Administration.I am open to connecting with industry professionals and exploring new opportunities in the Food & Beverage industry. Let’s connect and discuss how we can collaborate effectively. You can reach me via LinkedIn message or email at laivandu1980@gmail.com.
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Plant ManagerOfi Sep 2023 - PresentBiên Hòa, Dong Nai, VietnamOLAM Vietnam is a leading company in the Food and Agriculture industry in Vietnam, ranked 22nd in the Food and Agriculture Benchmark worldwide and 1st in the Seasoning section.As the Plant Manager, my responsibilities include:- Managing 120+ employees for both sites (Whole Pepper of Loteco and Giang Dien plant), including the Purchasing Managers and 2 maintenance managers at each factory location- Optimizing operational performance, ensuring compliance with procedures and regulations.- Coordinating with departments and solving problems to ensure smooth and efficient operations.Achievements:- Improved production methods, increasing production capacity from 2.5 MTs/hr to 3.2 MTs/hr, a 32% increase within six months of management. This optimization reduced product costs and generated millions of USD in annual profits.
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Engineer ManagerOfi Mar 2014 - Sep 2023Biên Hòa, Dong Nai, VietnamAs the Engineer Manager, my responsibilities include:- Managed 50+ employees, and reported directly to the General Director.- Oversaw the entire factory, including maintenance and upkeep of all equipment.- Collaborate with production managers to identify challenges and needs, propose and manage CAPEX budgets, and oversee project implementation to enhance efficiency and production capacity.- Planned and managed annual budgets, overseeing all activities of the factories.- Supported the opening and management of a new factory as the Energy Manager and Production Manager.- Operated and maintained equipment to ensure seamless production processes.Key design projects include:- Cinnamon Cleaning Line: Designed a production line with a capacity of 1.5 MTs/hr operated by 5 workers, compared to the previous capacity of 200 kgs/hr with 10 workers.- Ginger Cleaning Line (2019): Designed a cleaning line with a capacity of 1.2 MTs/hr operated by 5 workers, reducing the previous need for 35 workers.- Cinnamon Grinding Line (2020): Developed a new grinding line with a capacity of 1.2 MTs/hr operated by 5 workers, compared to the old line's 500 kg/hr capacity with 10 workers.- Pepper Cleaning Line (2018): Created a new cleaning line with a capacity of 4.5 MTs/hr, maintaining a stable quality of 0.02% impurities with 6 workers, compared to the old line's capacity of 2.5 MTs/hr with 10 workers and variable quality between 0.1-0.2%.- Pepper Grinding Line: I was the project leader, and designed a new pepper grinding line with a capacity of 1.2 MTs/hr operated by 4 workers in 2023- New Pepper Factory: One of the key people who designed and operationalized a new pepper production facility in the Giang Dien Industrial Zone in 2020, with a capacity of 17,000 MTs/year.
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Mechanical LeaderSacom Jsc Aug 2002 - Mar 2014VietnamSACOM, a subsidiary of Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Group, is a leading provider of telecommunications cables and wires in Vietnam.As the Mechanical Leader at SACOM, my responsibilities include:- Operated and maintained equipment during the initial 2 years.- Conducted equipment inspections for the mechanical plant thereafter.- Promoted to Leader specializing in mechanical engineering in 2005.- Directly reported to the Technical Department Head and later to the CEO.- Managed a team of 5 professionals.- Designed and enhanced equipment to meet production needs, including the design of liquid pipe wrapping machines, auxiliary systems such as water and compressed air, and the design of cable winding machines and upgrades to cable production lines. -
Engineering Leader - Truong Phu CompanySacom Jsc Mar 2008 - Nov 2008VietnamTruong Phu is a subsidiary of SACOM. In 2008, I was sent to this company to oversee the setup of complete production lines for telecommunications cables and copper production.
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Technical StaffCadivi - Vietnam Electric Cable Corporation Jul 1997 - Aug 2002VietnamCadivi Company is the leading manufacturer of electrical cables in Vietnam, recognized for its top-quality products and technical expertise. With a strong commitment to innovation and excellence, Cadivi has established itself as the foremost provider in the electrical cable industry. As the technical staff at Cadivi, my responsibilities were:- Serving as a technical staff member in the administration and repair team, reporting to the team leader.- Working as a technician in the maintenance department, responsible for the upkeep and repair of equipment across 6 manufacturing plants.
Lai Van Du Education Details
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Lac Hong UniversityBusiness Administration And Management, General -
University Of Pedagogical Techniques Ho Chi MinhMechanical Engineering
Frequently Asked Questions about Lai Van Du
What company does Lai Van Du work for?
Lai Van Du works for Ofi
What is Lai Van Du's role at the current company?
Lai Van Du's current role is Plant Manager at OLAM Vietnam - #1 Company in The Spices Section in The World | Production Expert with 22 Years of Experience in Optimizing Operational Performance, Engineering & Machine Design | Lifelong Learner.
What schools did Lai Van Du attend?
Lai Van Du attended Columbia Southern University, Dong Nai Technology University, Dong Nai Technology University, Lac Hong University, University Of Pedagogical Techniques Ho Chi Minh.
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