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Şaban Söylemez

@sabansoylemez

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Production and Project Manager driving efficiency, cost savings and manufacturing excellence.

Turkey

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles combining production leadership and project management where I can drive efficiency, implement lean practices, and lead digital transformation in a collaborative, improvement-focused environment.

I am a versatile Metallurgical and Materials Engineer with strong experience in production leadership and project management across automotive manufacturing. I have led machinery commissioning, launched new projects, and optimized production processes to meet strategic goals.

Over four years I completed 36 new customer PPAP projects, 51 Re-PPAPs, and 32 project repricings, while delivering major energy and material savings. I achieved a 26% reduction in energy costs and cut monthly raw material waste by an estimated $30,000.

I have managed commissioning of casting machines, automatic ladle robots, X-ray inspection and melting furnace installations, and driven digital transformation by implementing ProManage MES and an integrated Quality and Project Management system (QMAD). I also designed a factory relocation and layout that improved operational efficiency by 28%.

I excel at KPI tracking, lean practices, cross-functional collaboration and budgeting. I consistently focus on continuous improvement and aligning projects with operational and strategic objectives to deliver measurable results.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Production Manager

Current

Deltal Otomotiv San. Tic A.Ş.

Nov 2024 - Present (1 year)

Managed production operations, standardized procedures, and reduced downtime to improve productivity; monitored budgets and collaborated with R&D to integrate new technologies, enhancing operational efficiency.

Production Management Budgeting Process Optimization KPI Tracking Team Leadership Continuous Improvement

Project Leader

Deltal Otomotiv San. Tic. A.Ş.

Oct 2021 - Nov 2024 (3 years 1 month)

Led multiple cross-functional projects from planning to execution, defined roles and milestones, tracked progress, mitigated risks, and delivered product and process improvements on schedule.

Project Management APQP Risk Management Roadmapping Project Planning Team Leadership

Manufacturing Engineer

Eso Basınçlı Döküm San. Tic. Ltd.

Nov 2020 - Nov 2021 (1 year)

Developed SOPs and engineering documentation, led Kaizen events, and implemented lean methodologies to streamline production and improve manufacturing efficiency.

Manufacturing Engineering SOP Development Kaizen Events Process Improvement Root Cause Analysis

Quality Engineer

Eso Basınçlı Döküm San. Tic. Ltd.

Jan 2017 - Nov 2020 (3 years 10 months)

Conducted quality inspections, managed non-conformance resolution and corrective actions, and developed inspection plans to ensure compliance with design and customer requirements.

Quality Assurance Root Cause Analysis VDA IATF 16949

Production Engineer

Kalkancı Pres Döküm A.Ş.

May 2016 - Sep 2016 (4 months)

Managed shift schedules and staff allocation, monitored operational parameters to improve system reliability, and streamlined workflows to increase productivity during peak periods.

Shift Management Production Scheduling Workflow Optimization Troubleshooting Team Coordination

Production Engineer

Euroform Çelik İmalat San. Tic. Ltd. Şti

Feb 2015 - May 2016 (1 year 3 months)

Managed production schedules, provided technical support to reduce downtime, and analyzed operations data to identify efficiency improvements and ensure on-time delivery.

Production Scheduling Technical Troubleshooting Data Analysis Process Improvement Quality Control

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Karadeniz Technical University

Bachelor of Science, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

2010 - 2014

Activities and societies: Completed automotive core tools and quality management trainings (PPAP, APQP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, VDA, IATF 16949) and Radiographic Testing Level 2 (TS EN ISO 9712).

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering with coursework and certifications relevant to automotive manufacturing and quality systems.