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Erhan POLAT

@erhanpolat

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Dynamic R&D, QC, and QA manager with 18+ years experience.

Turkey

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for an international company where I can further develop my skills and contribute to innovative projects while enhancing quality management processes.

I am a seasoned Chemical Engineer with over 18 years of experience in R&D, Quality Control, and Quality Assurance within international companies. My career has been marked by a commitment to improving processes through lean production methods and the development of innovative projects. I have successfully led initiatives to establish integrated Quality Management Systems (QMS) and have managed customer service processes to enhance overall efficiency.

Throughout my career, I have spearheaded the implementation of various ISO standards, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, ensuring compliance and excellence in quality management. My leadership in managing quality control plans and conducting internal audits has resulted in significant improvements in product quality and customer satisfaction. I am passionate about fostering teamwork and collaboration to achieve organizational goals and drive continuous improvement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Quality Executive

Current

Aquakraft Co.

Feb 2025 - Present (5 months)

Spearheaded the Integrated Quality Management System (IQMS) for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, and ISO 5001. Supervised the commissioning process of a new laboratory.

ISO 9001 ISO 14001 ISO 45001 ISO 27001 Laboratory Commissioning Quality Management Systems

Quality Assurance Section Manager

YC Inox TR Co.

May 2023 - Sep 2024 (1 year 4 months)

Managed Quality Assurance documentation using QDMS and spearheaded the IQMS for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001. Supervised Customer Service, decreasing handling time by 20%, and managed quality control plans from inbound to final control.

QDM ISO 9001 ISO 14001 ISO 45001 Internal Audit ERP Systems Customer Service Quality Control XRF Analyzer Greenhouse Gas Emission Greenhouse Gas Emissions

R&D, Quality Control & Assurance Manager

Körfez Kimya Co.

Oct 2022 - Apr 2023 (6 months)

Managed R&D processes for new and existing projects, ensuring compliance with customer limits. Supervised the IQMS for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, and led various laboratory tests.

ISO 9001 ISO 14001 ISO 45001 Lab Testing Moisture Analysis

R&D, Quality Control & Assurance Manager

Cem Bialetti

Feb 2015 - Oct 2022 (7 years 8 months)

Spearheaded new project development and managed Kaizen and SPC initiatives, reducing scrap by 30%. Investigated customer complaints, improved CAPA, and led equipment calibration and verification processes.

CAPA Equipment Calibration ISO 9001 TSEK HACCP

Quality Assurance and Control Chief

Hwaseung TR Co.

Nov 2013 - Feb 2015 (1 year 3 months)

Managed IQMS including ISO 9001, ISO 16949, OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001, and ISO 27001, improving existing and new project processes. Supervised FMEA, APQP, PPAP, 8D, MSA applications, and managed Lean Manufacturing principles.

ISO 9001 OHSAS 18001 ISO 14001 ISO 27001 APQP 8Ds JIT

Quality Assurance and Control Chief

Bezek Hoses Co.

Jul 2012 - Aug 2013 (1 year 1 month)

Managed QC and QA processes, including ISO 9001, and led control plans to improve product quality. Supervised teamwork activities for process improvement and audited suppliers' processes to enhance their quality.

Quality Control Quality Assurance ISO 9001 Process Improvement Teydeb Project

R&D Chief (Agricultural and Earthmoving Tire)

Petlas Tire Co.

Nov 2006 - Jul 2012 (5 years 8 months)

Managed new projects for Agricultural and Earthmoving tires, implementing indoor and outdoor product tests. Led SPC processes to decrease scrap ratio by 26% and investigated customer complaints to improve CAPA.

Project Management Product Testing CAPA