Jebsen & Jessen Packaging’s Chui Tau Siong scores win at SBR Management Excellence Awards 2024

Jebsen & Jessen Packaging’s CEO, Chui Tau Siong, was honoured at the SBR Management Excellence Awards 2024, lauding his direction that transformed the company into a regional powerhouse. 

Under his leadership, Jebsen & Jessen Packaging has expanded its regional presence and led the charge in operational innovation, sustainability, and community outreach.

Chui, who joined Jebsen & Jessen Packaging when the company operated exclusively in Singapore, spearheaded the company’s expansion into Malaysia and Vietnam as well as the formation of a joint venture in Indonesia. Chui’s tenure also saw the company through five successful mergers and acquisitions, allowing the company to diversify its portfolio.

In 2020, Chui played a pivotal role in the company’s successful entry into the blow-moulded bottles market by partnering with a packaging company—which expanded Jebsen & Jessen Packaging’s product offerings and market reach. Since 2022, blow-moulded bottles have become a key revenue contributor, accounting for half of the business unit’s total revenue under his leadership.

Moreover, Chui has overseen a series of successful lean manufacturing initiatives that have enhanced the company’s competitiveness and agility. In 2023 alone, the six manufacturing plants under Jebsen & Jessen Packaging achieved SG$710,313 in lean savings, building on nearly SG$1m in savings in 2022. These cost savings were achieved through initiatives such as digitalisation of utilities monitoring systems, low-cost automation (e.g., auto lamination), elimination of the seven wastes, and line balancing.

Other improvements, including the installation of auto take-out systems and energy-saving technologies, contributed to the company’s success in achieving consistent operational savings and improvements.

In 2023, the company completed the transition from coal to biomass boilers at its Vietnam facility, significantly reducing Scope 1 emissions. This shift has reduced the carbon footprint of the facility by an estimated 11,440 tonnes annually.

In addition to this, Chui spearheaded the adoption of solar energy across multiple factories, with solar panels now installed at all packaging facilities in Malaysia and Singapore. Projects in Indonesia and Vietnam are currently in the final stages, with installations expected to be completed in early 2025. 

Beyond his focus on business performance, Chui has been an advocate for community support and social responsibility. Jebsen & Jessen Packaging has been a long-time supporter of charitable initiatives, particularly in the area of children’s education. The company’s Vietnam Charity Bursary provides financial aid to the children of low-income employees, helping to ensure that the next generation has access to quality education and a better future.

The SBR Management Excellence Awards recognises the most exceptional business leaders, innovators, teams, and initiatives that drive growth and make a positive impact on both the business operations and its workforce in Singapore.

The awards programme, now in its 10th year, acknowledges positive change and honours those who have successfully propelled their companies to new heights of success whilst fostering a nurturing environment that positively influences their employees.

~ Article originally published by Singapore Business Review