Production&Opex Engineer – Gebze

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in operational excellence, process engineering, or a similar role, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing, (Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (minimum); Black Belt preferred.) or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of tools like Kaizen, 5S, DMAIC, and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)
• Competent in MS Office applications, especially for reporting and analysis
• Fluent in English to ensure effective communication with local and international teams
• Demonstrated success in problem-solving and driving results in a fast-paced production environment
• Must reside in the Istanbul Anatolian Side or Izmit area
• No military obligation for male candidates

Production and Operational Excellence (OPEX) Engineer responsibilities are driving efficiency, quality, and productivity improvements in a factory and transforming the factory into a high-performing, cost-effective, and sustainable operation while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities are;

• Analyzing production processes: Identifying inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and waste in operations
• Implementing Lean Manufacturing techniques: Applying tools like 5S, Value Stream Mapping, and Kaizen to streamline processes
• Optimizing workflows: Designing layouts and workflows to reduce motion, time, and resource consumption
• Reducing operational costs: Identifying cost-saving opportunities through waste reduction, improved resource utilization, and energy efficiency
• Evaluating expenditures: Working with procurement and finance teams to ensure cost-effective sourcing and budgeting
• Enhancing product quality: Implementing Six Sigma methodologies to reduce defects and improve consistency
• Standardizing processes: Developing and enforcing standard operating procedures (SOPs) to maintain quality and compliance
• Root cause analysis: Using tools like Pareto charts and fishbone diagrams to investigate issues and implement corrective actions

In our recruitment process, the preliminary evaluation is made through a video interview sent to the appropriate candidates via HR Venue.

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