Zeynep Liman Bulut

Experience

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  Abdi Ibrahim Pharmaceuticals

  Jul 2015 - Aug 2015

  Production Intern
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  Ontex

  Aug 2016 - Sept 2016

  Quality Control Intern
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  TUPRAS

  Jul 2017 - Aug 2017

  Production Intern
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  Johnson & Johnson

  Jan 2018 - Jun 2018

  • Health Economics, Market Access & Reimbursement Intern

    Mar 2018 - Jun 2018

  • Procurement Intern

    Jan 2018 - Mar 2018
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  TUPRAS

  Jul 2018 - Jan 2022

  • Implemented process improvement strategies/projects based on high efficiency and cost effectiveness• Leveraged my chemical engineering expertise to provide specialized technical support and guide the team, encouraging continuous improvement and innovation in production processes• Supported digitalization and automation in factory by bringing new solutions/projects, integration of Agile methodologies within daily operations and cross-functional team activities, contributing to improved efficiency• Predicted product qualities such as reformate RON & LPG, by developing linear regression & random forest models via R Studio and Aspen HYSYS, resulted in %2 increase on LPG product yield• Developed a self-learning model to predict fouling in heat exchangers to optimize the mean time between failures and cleaning activities of heat exchangers, resulted in %5 decrease on fuel consumption with $250.000 operational cost saving• Conducted RCA, 5-Why and FMEA methodologies to investigate incidents, thereby enhancing process reliability and minimizing operational disruptions• Directed administrative and operational management for a diverse team, including 45 blue-collar workers and 2 process engineers• Collaborated in Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) studies, playing a pivotal role in identifying potential risks and implementing strategic mitigations to safeguard operational integrity• Managed changes to facility processes and equipment through systematic Management of Change (MOC) protocols, conducting comprehensive risk assessments to ensure operational safety and compliance Show less • Managed 24/7 operations of critical processing units including Naphtha Hydrotreating & CCR Units, ensuring efficient and safe working conditions within operational limits • Demonstrated a problem-solving approach, swiftly addressing unit issues and proactively monitoring for any anomalies to ensure uninterrupted operations• Leveraged my chemical engineering expertise to provide specialized technical support and guide the team, encouraging continuous improvement and innovation in production processes• Directed administrative and operational management for a team, including 45 blue-collar workers, promoting agile methodology to optimize team operations in weekly basis, prioritizing and segmenting tasks for enhanced focus and task follow up, leading to an improved way of working• Volunteered in cross-departmental agile projects aiming to optimize operational workflows and processes, led two major projects:• Designed and implemented a fault detection system that analyzes process parameter trends, issuing alerts for potential deviations and preventing unnoticed deviations within operational limits• Launched a new suggestion portal for the company, receiving 400 suggestions in the first two weeks Show less

  • Lead Process Engineer

    Jul 2021 - Jan 2022

  • Process Engineer

    Jul 2018 - Jun 2021
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  Philip Morris International

  Feb 2022 - now

  Quality Engineer

  • Project Leader of Intelligent Quality Control (IQC) Project, coordinate Production, Planning and Maintenance related activities, synchronize with the global project management team via JIRA to ensure timely and efficient execution, consistently meeting project milestones and deliverables• Provide Quality Engineering support for Production on investigating customer complaints and quality incidents conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 5-Why and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)• Initiate and guide quality improvement projects that enhance process/product quality and machinability, contributing to an increase in productivity and operational excellence, resulting in %5 decrease in monthly consumer complaints• Analyze quality data, develop and present KPI reports, raise deviations of quality issues when appropriate, provide actionable insights into quality metrics that guide strategic decision making and improved quality• Lead end-to-end processes for new product launches, from initial technical assessment through to the first production and shipment• Use PLM and SAP actively in daily operations to facilitate the execution of new product launches and trials, coordinating with several departments such as Production, Production Planning, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Logistics Show less