Ahmet Alkan

Experience

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  Mercedes-Benz Turkey

  Jul 2007 - Aug 2007

  Summer Intern

  - Worked as a summer intern at chasis parts production manufacturing hall.

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  Tusas Engine Industries, Inc.

  Aug 2008 - Sept 2008

  Summer Intern

  Worked as a summer intern at special processes (plasma coating, shotpeening, electro discharge machining, etc.) department.

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  Arçelik Global

  Jan 2009 - Jun 2009

  Working Student

  Prototype colour sensor designed for washers by using light dependent resistors (LDR) as a graduation design project. This undergraduate project triggered 5 different patent issue in Arcelik R&D center.

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  TEI - TUSAŞ Engine Industries, Inc.

  Mar 2010 - Mar 2012

  Process Engineer

  Providing production of aircraft engine parts from super alloy materials (inco718, titanium, waspalloy, hastelloy, ext.) by using advanced machining, fabrication and special processes as per customer quality and blue print requirements with minimum cost and in minimum delivery time.- Leading New Project Implementation project groups and 6 Sigma project groups which are including white collar and blue collar personnel.- Preparing quotation for new projects to be implemented.- Finding solutions for any production and quality problem on time, and submitting quality problems and solutions to customer-Turning, welding, milling fixture and form die design for new project parts. Show less

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  Ford Otosan

  Mar 2012 - Mar 2014

  Method Engineer

  Preparing techical specifications for engine and powertrain parts production equipments.Lay out design for new manufacturing lines (for plant future plans) or parts.Process design and production planing for new Project parts.Managing APQP (Advance Product Quality Planning) process for the new project parts. (Crankshaft,Front Axle) Managing engineering changes with product development team.Accomplishing six sigma and process improvement projects.

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  Vaillant Group Türkiye

  Mar 2014 - Nov 2023

  - Management of the internal logistic operations of 6 production plants (WHB, GWH & Big Capacity, Panel, ESWH, Solar and Parts Production) in Vaillant Group Bozuyuk Premises including Goods Receipt, Warehouse Operations and Line Feeding/Deloading- Personnel management (70+ white & blue collar employee)- Ensure fulfillment of relevant warehouse KPIs.- Ensure on-time in full raw material and semi finished goods delivery to assembly/pre-production lines.- Ensure enjoy at work working atmosphere and highest health and safety conditions in the area of responsibility.- Keep all documentation on calibration and certification up to date so it is available when requested (this includes handling equipments)- Maintain training records to keep the relevant education (forklift certificate, crane certificate, dangerous goods) for the warehouse workers up to date. Show less The role of Industrial Project Manager is a managerial position where I found the great opportunity to work with top management of Vaillant Group Türkiye / Germany and could improve my skills in coordination, communication and decision making. The multifaceted and very demanding tasks are,- Acting as cross-functional coordinator,- Preparing tasks assigned to the Industrial Board Member / Plant Director to be presented to board of directors Turkey/Germany.- Managing MTM process improvement projects as one of the Blue Card certified MTM expert of the plant.- Coordination and implementation of Industry 4.0 initiatives /activities / projects as Local Industry 4.0 coordinator.- Coordination and follow up of annual targets according to budget planning and quaterly forecasts.- Tracking and providing monthly/weekly operation programs of Industrial Department for Plant Director - Production plan attainment and including backlogs/shortfalls and constraints, - Tracking KPIs, efficiency, capacity utilization, indirect/direct employee requirements and headcount, - Preparing weekly based Plant Reports including all technical hihglights and KPIs to be presented to VG Industial Director. - Ensuring that all employee position requests are fulfilled, - Tracking investments and overheads and preparing all related documentation for strategic plant improvement projects. - Managing strategic, brand-new projects and acting as a change manager on behalf of Industrial Board Member. Show less

  • Production Logistics & Scheduling Manager

    Jan 2022 - Nov 2023

  • Production Logistics Manager

    Sept 2019 - Jan 2022

  • Digital Plant Coordinator

    May 2017 - Dec 2021

  • Industrial Project Manager

    Mar 2014 - Sept 2019
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  EsİTÜM (Eskişehir İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi Mezunları Derneği)

  Oct 2021 - May 2023

  General Member Board
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  Haier Europe

  Nov 2023 - now

  Finished Goods Warehouses Manager

  - Supervise and coordinate daily warehouse activities (4 Plants, 6 WH Locations, 70 ksqms for Domestic & Export) to ensure the efficient receipt, storage, and dispatch of finished goods, including tumble dryers, dishwashers, ovens, hobs and other household appliances.- Oversee stock levels, monitor inventory accuracy, and conduct regular stock audits to ensure proper inventory management and minimize losses.- Manage the outbound and inbound logistics, ensuring timely delivery and receiving of goods while coordinating with transportation and delivery teams.- Lead, train, and motivate warehouse staff (90 BC Ops, 4 Supervisors/Engineers), ensuring proper use of equipment, adherence to health and safety protocols, and maintaining high productivity levels.- Ensure that the warehouse layout is optimized for maximum storage and efficient movement of goods.- Enforce warehouse safety rules and regulations to provide a safe working environment and reduce the risk of accidents or product damage.- Oversee quality checks of finished goods to ensure they meet company standards before shipment.- Track and analyze warehouse performance metrics such as shipping accuracy, inventory turnover, and order fulfillment rates.- Maintain and report on warehouse operations, including stock levels, order fulfillment, and discrepancies to senior management.- Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency of warehouse operations. Show less