Full time
Are you ready for new challenges in an international and innovation-driven environment where you can make a difference? Apply and join our team, be curious, learn, grow, and develop your career together with us. We promise: you are in for a special ride!
The location of the role: Bilecik-Söğüt, Türkiye
About the job
Lead and coordinate daily press and shaping production activities.
Ensure production plans are executed in line with quantity, quality, and delivery targets.
Manage and support production operators and shift teams.
Promote and ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards.
Monitor and improve key production KPIs, including OEE, productivity, scrap rates, and downtime.
Analyze production losses and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, Planning, and Supply Chain teams to ensure smooth operations.
Ensure accurate execution and reporting of production orders within SAP.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, 6S, and Kaizen methodologies.
Support employee development through coaching, training, and performance follow-up.
In addition, your tasks will include
- Reporting on production KPIs like volume, OEE, downtimes, etc.
- Estimating resource requirements and analyzing production and operational data
- Acting as a role model of HSE and continuously improving culture and behaviors
- Managing Lean Production, Standardization, and continuous improvement studies
- Reporting progress on defined or idea projects
About You
You are a strong communicator with a collaborative attitude. You feel confident engaging and negotiating with customers and managers at all levels. With your great enthusiasm and creative mindset, you bring new ideas to the table, not only as an individual but also together with your colleagues. You work well in cross-functional teams and are not afraid to take responsibility and make decisions. With your hands-on mentality, structured approach and analytical skills, you proactively seek to improve the status quo. You see change as something positive, can adapt quickly and you like to courageously help shaping the future of RHI Magnesita in Türkiye.
What we expect from you in terms of
Education and skills
- Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Ceramic Engineering or a related technical field.
Soft Skills
Previous experience in team leadership, shift supervision, or line management roles.
Knowledge of problem-solving methodologies such as 5 Why Analysis, Fishbone Diagram, and A3 Problem Solving.
Experience monitoring and improving production KPIs such as OEE, yield, productivity, and scrap rates.
Familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Understanding of quality management systems and operational excellence practices.
Knowledge of occupational health and safety standards and requirements.
Strong leadership and people management skills.
Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
Result-oriented and capable of working under pressure.
Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment.
Languages
- English and Turkish – Proficient/Fluent
- Any other language will be considered an asset
Work Experience and Knowledge:
Minimum 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing environments, preferably in heavy industry, refractory, ceramics, cement, glass or building materials sectors.
Why you should work for RHI Magnesita
You will perform in a customer focused environment. We live innovation and appreciate an open and pragmatic way of working. From our leaders we expect to drive our further transformation, to engage our people and to give direction. RHI Magnesita is a company where you can be yourself and where not only your resume and experience, but also your personality counts. We aim for global consistency in compensation policies, but also consider local common practices. RHI Magnesita is committed to support its employees through various means to enable the best possible performance.
We offer
- Attractive remuneration packages including global bonus program
- RHIM Academy for your ongoing learning & development, incl. full LinkedIn Learning catalogue
- Empowerment to take responsibility and forge your own career success
- Opportunities to learn, lead, and build something new with colleagues from around the world
Sounds like you?
At RHI Magnesita everyone is welcome and encouraged to apply. We evaluate applications based on required qualifications and regardless of gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital or partnership status. At RHI Magnesita we appreciate the value of diverse teams. We kindly ask you to submit your application online and in English.
