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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