Factory Manager İş İlanı

For one of our clients operating in the industrial manufacturing sector, we are looking for an experienced Factory Manager to lead manufacturing operations and drive operational excellence at its production site in Gebze. This role goes beyond traditional production management. We are seeking a strong operational leader who can take ownership of plant performance, drive continuous improvement initiatives, manage cross-functional teams, and contribute to sustainable business growth through operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage overall factory operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety standards. Oversee production, maintenance, quality, and logistics functions. Drive operational performance, productivity, capacity utilization, and continuous improvement initiatives. Promote Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Kaizen, OEE, and Operational Excellence practices across the organization. Lead cost reduction, productivity improvement, and process optimization projects. Manage budgets, cost control activities, and capital investment projects. Plan and execute CAPEX initiatives aligned with business objectives. Monitor operational KPIs and report performance results to senior management. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to improve overall plant performance. Lead, develop, and engage teams while fostering a high-performance culture. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or a related field. Minimum 10 years of experience within a manufacturing environment. Previous experience as a Factory Manager, Plant Manager, Manufacturing Manager, or senior production leader. Proven experience managing manufacturing operations in a corporate environment. Experience within international and matrix organizations. Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Kaizen, OEE, Continuous Improvement, and Operational Excellence methodologies. Experience managing budgets, cost optimization initiatives, and CAPEX projects. Strong leadership, people management, stakeholder management, and communication skills. Fluent English. Results-oriented mindset with strong analytical thinking and change management capabilities. Work Model Full-time On-site working model Gebze-based Opportunity to lead operations within a global manufacturing environment