About this role
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily plastic injection production operations and ensure smooth execution of manufacturing activities.
- Ensure production targets are met in line with production plans, quality standards, and customer requirements.
- Drive productivity and efficiency improvement initiatives across production processes.
- Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as OEE, cycle times, machine utilization, downtime, and scrap rates, taking corrective actions where necessary.
- Coordinate and optimize mold change operations and support continuous improvement projects.
- Lead, coach, and develop blue-collar teams while ensuring effective workforce management.
- Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety regulations and Quality Management System requirements.
- Actively contribute to Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
- Prepare and present daily, weekly, and monthly production performance reports to management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in plastic injection manufacturing, preferably with team leadership responsibilities.
- Strong technical knowledge of injection molding processes, mold technologies, process optimization, and mass production operations.
- Proven experience in OEE management, cycle time optimization, scrap reduction, and production efficiency improvement.
- Familiarity with problem-solving methodologies such as 5 Why, 8D, and Ishikawa.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing tools and methodologies including Kaizen, 5S, SMED, and TPM is preferred.
- Good command of English.
- Strong analytical and result-oriented mindset.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Hands-on approach with a passion for shop floor management and operational excellence.
Who We Are Looking For
- Challenges existing processes and continuously seeks improvement opportunities.
- Makes data-driven decisions and takes ownership of results.
- Analyzes root causes of technical issues and develops sustainable solutions.
- Leads teams effectively and actively supports employee development.
- Embraces a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Contact person:
Simge Vardar
Senior HR BP
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