Production Manager

ContiTech Lastik Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Production Manager to join our team in theAutomotive Sector. This role is crucial for overseeing the production processes, ensuring efficiency, and maintaining high-quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in production management and a passion for optimizing manufacturing operations. The mission of the position is to plan, coordinate and control all production activities in order to meet budget and production targets (e.g. maximize quality and capacity utilization, reduce cost and lead time). Furthermore, the Production Manager initiates and implements action plans for continuous improvement of all production relevant processes.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?

• Lead and coordinate all plant production activities, translating strategy into actionable plans and ensuring achievement of production targets aligned with customer and business expectations.
• Contribute to strategic and operational planning, including investments, capacity, headcount, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance of production cost centers.
• Oversee production operations, including processes, equipment, quality control, internal logistics (semi-finished goods), data acquisition, KPI monitoring (cost, lead time, quality, scrap, waste, energy, OEE), and ESH compliance.
• Drive performance improvement by implementing central production standards, supporting KPI reporting, and initiating measures to enhance process efficiency, quality, and overall operational excellence using Lean methods.
• Act as key interface to segment, BU, and divisional functions, supporting cross-functional projects and providing feedback for the continuous development of production, equipment, logistics, and quality standards.
• Lead, develop, and ensure availability of qualified production staff through training management, coaching, continuous qualification, and close collaboration with HR.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE:

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
• 5+ years of professional experience in production or manufacturing functions, including leadership or 10+ years of  production or manufacturing experience, including leadership experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree
• Leadership experience, preferably with functional and disciplinary responsibility for team members
• Strong Communication skills, both written and verbal
• Bachelor's degree in a Technical field 
• Cross-functional experience (e.g., Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, or Lean)
• Project management experience is an asset
• Experience working with international teams on production topics and understanding of foreign cultures