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Experience

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  BEŞER BALATACILIK A.Ş.

  Feb 1997 - Jun 1998

  Production and Quality Engineer

   Worked with component manufacturers to rapidly transition component designs to mass production and ensure quality. This involved determining the correct tolerances, manufacturing process, material, and company to ensure that the component would perform as required.  Using 3-D measuring device to control the molds. Worked with internal engineers and component manufacturers to identify and implement design improvements to increase the quality of the final product, ease of assembly and consistency of manufacturing. Designed, implemented and continually improved the production floor layout to promote flow and efficiency. Determined and implemented changes to production floor operation to increase efficiency and limit rework.  Monitored daily production to ensure that all changes were implemented properly and address any emergent issues.  Distribution of work load to operators in order to achieve daily production target. Planning day to day production to achieve maximum production. Analysis of daily tool consumption and generation of production reports. Ensured proper housekeeping and coordinating with workers. Show less

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  Tire Kutsan Oluklu Mukavva ve Kağıt San. ve Tic.. A.Ş.

  Jul 1998 - Feb 2007

  Manager of Quality Assurance and R&D

   Worked in coordination with other departments in implementing the quality standards and benchmarks – Developed new matrices and benchmarks of quality standards, directed towards improving performance of departments. Evaluated and compared performance of different departments to establish quality standards  Created new companywide quality assurance strategies and processes Procured QA software tools, developed QA procedures and established quality assurance methodologies/standards in order to clarify the quality objectives of the organization. Developed, implemented and certified an ISO 9001 Quality Management System in all locations. Planned, administered and reviewed research and development activities of the organization Handled the tasks of formulating the strategies and policies of research and development Developed and implemented programs of research projects, targets and priorities commercial and policy developments Supervised and monitored leading edge developments in specific costumer required testing implications for the organization Handled the responsibilities of publishing the results of significant research projects Played important role in major research projects and coordinate in the activities of research workers Monitored costs and effectiveness of research and development activities of the organization Provided advice on research and development options available in the organization Suggested recommendations related to the development of product and service Show less

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  Mondi Group

  Feb 2007 - Jan 2011

  HSE Country Manager

   Responsible for development and implementation of environmental, health and safety programs, policy and systems at five manufacturing facility. Developed, implemented and certified an ISO 14001 Environmental Management and OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems. During the acquisition period revamped primary manufacturing facility incentive program, increased safety team participation , developed training requirements and matrix for all employees, began implementation of division wide job safety analyses, developed behavior based safety observation process. Participate in Leadership Team. Collectively monitor organizational performance, develop and implement EHS initiatives and manage organization wide programs (such as EHS auditing, global remediation, outside EHS systems implementation). Participate on Corporate EHS Audit Team conducting audits 10 facilities for compliance with company EHS policy, Occupational Health and Safety Administration standards and local, state and federal environmental regulations. Identified, procured and implemented company environmental and safety data management system which allows efficient and effective document control, training, near miss and incident statistics, inspection and audit management. Reduced Recordable Incidence Rate by 50% during three years at company. Show less

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  Dizayn Group

  Apr 2011 - Sept 2011

  Manager of Quality Assurance and HSE

   Coordinated Organizational Performance excellence scorecard and goal management.  Documented, tracked, and reported organizational performance excellence scorecard goals and metrics to senior-level management Coordinated receiving inspection, batch record issuance with production schedule and other management for greater efficiency and time management.  Investigated and analyzed failures, suggested corrective /preventative actions. Developed and maintained computer database tracking system to identify non-conformances. Show less

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  DEMMAK Demireller Makina San.ve Tic.A.Ş.

  Sept 2011 - Mar 2013

  Plant Manager

   Responsible for ensuring that the plant operates in the safest and most cost-effective manner. Optimizing labour and material and equipment resources to maximise process efficiency. Making manufacturing processes more profitable, lean and efficient. Managing a team of multi-disciplined technicians. Ensuring high product quality standards. Driving employee engagement in the company.  Participating at a senior level in the management of plant operations.  Making decisions about equipment use, maintenance, modification and procurement.  Benchmarking best practices and driving the use of such methods across responsible operations. Optimizing profit while taking into account the lifetime of the plant & the operation period  Carrying out regular health and safety inspections.  Providing leadership, coordination and coaching to the plant and operational team.  Ensuring adequate competent staffing levels at all times.  Ensuring compliance with local regulations and internal policies & procedures. Recommending short and long term Plant objectives. Liaising with the marketing and design teams regarding the development of new products. Show less

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  Eaton Corporation

  Mar 2013 - Dec 2022

  Campus EHS Manager at Eaton Polimer Kauçuk San. ve Paz. A.Ş.

  -Established HSE department goals, objectives, and actively participated as necessary, to support personnel in achievement of established goals and objectives.-Successful certification of the organization through Eaton MESH Compliance score by 96% -Reduced Total Recordable Case Rate by 92%-Lead the development of the HSE Annual Strategic Operating plan & action plans-Developed, implemented and managed strategies to prevent workplace and environmental incidents investigation process-Reviewed compliance with regulatory agency requirements & internal & Eaton EHS Requirements HSE Management System objectives-Provided guidance and assistance to managers on HSE / Operational issues for resolution.-Developed HSE budget, currently valued at $2.5M and assured expenditures did not exceed the limit.-Identifying and tracking Lagging Indicators such as Total Recordable Case Rate (TRCR), Days Away Case Rate (DACR), Total First Aid Cases, Total Severe Near Miss, Total EHS Observations, Green House Gas Produced (metric tons), Total Waste Produced (metric tons), Waste to Landfill (metric tons), Water Usage (m3) etc.-Identifying and tracking Leading Indicators such as Completed Job Safety Analysis, Total Behavior Based Safety Observations, EHS Training Completion Status, Total EHS related Issues Action Closure Rate, Total 8D Action Closure Rate, -Facilitated Incident Investigations and provided reliable solutions with a result of a positive reduction on the TRCR-Developed safety systems, policies and trained management and employees on rules and regulations.-Developed procedures to use in field (LOTO, Safe Work at Confined Space, Fall Protection –Work at Height, Machinery Safety, Machine Guarding, Management of Change, Electrical Safety, Permit of Work Safety, Driver Safety, Chemical Management etc.)-Developed safety campaigns (art competitions, slogan competition etc.) to increase the awareness of employees about Safety and for cultural changing. Show less

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  Danfoss Power Solutions

  Mar 2013 - now

  • Operational Excellence Manager

    Dec 2022 - now

  • Site MMO Lead

    Aug 2021 - Dec 2022

  • Campus SEH Manager

    Mar 2013 - Dec 2022
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  Eaton

  Apr 2019 - Jul 2020

  EHS Integration Lead at Eaton Ulusoy Ankara

  EATON ULUSOY ANKARA  Managing the integration process within the scope of the establishment and development of the EHS culture at Eaton Ulusoy Ankara facilities, as well as the implementation of the procedural system required to fulfill legal and institutional requirements. Lead the development of the HSE Annual Strategic Operating plan & action plans Developed, implemented and managed strategies to prevent workplace and environmental incidents investigation process Reviewed compliance with regulatory agency requirements & internal & Eaton EHS Requirements HSE Management System objectives Provided guidance and assistance to managers on HSE / Operational issues for resolution. Developed safety systems, policies and trained management and employees on rules and regulations. Developed procedures to use in the field (LOTO, Safe Work at Confined Space, Fall Protection –Work at Height, Machinery Safety, Machine Guarding, Management of Change, Electrical Safety, Permit of Work Safety, Driver Safety, Chemical Management etc.) Show less