Line Lead

KT&G Tütün Mamülleri

General Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in an Engineering discipline,
  • 5-7 years of experience in production, manufacturing, maintenance, operations, or a similar technical field,
  • Preferably with previous experience in the tobacco/cigarette industry,
  • Experience or knowledge of IWS (Integrated Work System), Open+, or similar operational excellence and continuous improvement systems,
  • Preferably experienced in SAP or familiar with SAP applications,
  • Good understanding of production processes, machinery/equipment, quality, and occupational safety,
  • Knowledge of continuous improvement and problem-solving methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, TPM, 5S, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and 5 Why,
  • Ability to monitor and analyze production KPIs and take appropriate actions based on performance results,
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills,
  • Strong planning, organization, and prioritization skills,
  • High leadership potential, with strong teamwork and interpersonal skills,
  • Comfortable working actively on the shop floor, monitoring operations, and providing direction to the team when required,
  • Open to change, with a strong willingness to learn and continuously develop,
  • Effective communication and coordination skills,
  • Proficient in MS Office applications,
  • Preferably good command of English,
  • Valid Class B driving license.

Job Description

• Ensure that the production line meets its safety, quality, production, cost, and efficiency targets,
• Monitor production activities to ensure compliance with company standards, procedures, and legal requirements,
• Regularly monitor line performance and relevant KPIs, analyze deviations, and ensure that appropriate corrective actions are taken,
• Work closely with the team to achieve daily production targets and effectively manage shop-floor operations,
• Establish effective communication and coordination with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Planning, and other relevant departments,
• Identify production issues and lead root cause analysis to develop and implement sustainable solutions,
• Actively support the implementation and continuous improvement of IWS, Open+, and similar operational excellence systems,
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing, TPM, 5S, and Kaizen, and support the team in these activities,
• Identify losses and inefficiencies on the production line and contribute to loss elimination activities,
• Support the development of team members by providing on-the-floor coaching and guidance when required,
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with safe working standards,
• Ensure consistent implementation of quality standards and production procedures,
• Support the monitoring and maintenance of required production and operational records through SAP,
• Contribute to the implementation of digitalization, automation, and new ways of working within production processes,
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and contribute to the sustainable improvement of production performance.

*** The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a young, dynamic, and development-oriented Line Lead with the potential to take on greater operational responsibilities in the future.

The ideal candidate should be technically competent, comfortable working on the shop floor, passionate about problem-solving and continuous improvement, and demonstrate strong leadership potential and the ability to positively influence and develop team members.