Cement Production Operations Leader — Lean & 5S

HR Link; Afyonkarahisar Merkez; On-site; TRY 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Çimsa Çimento San.ve Tic.A.Ş. in Afyon is seeking an Operations (Production) Leader to oversee clinker and cement production, manage budgets, lead process improvement, and ensure safety and quality across the plant.

The role requires a strong background in engineering, SAP/MS Office proficiency, and readiness to reside in Afyon or relocate. Leadership and stakeholder collaboration are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical/Industrial Engineering.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in cement/iron & steel industry.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety practices.
• Strong team leadership and problem-solving.
• Proficient in SAP and MS Office.
• English proficiency.
• Must reside in Afyon or relocate.
• Lean Six Sigma, 5S, and statistical analysis knowledge.
• Ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Result-oriented with strong management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinker and cement production to meet quality and customer expectations.
• Ensure OHS practices in the area.
• Ensure input/output accuracy in production activities.
• Plan and monitor the budget for the area.
• Ensure operational continuity across materials, environment, safety, and quality leadership.
• Coordinate studies on alternative raw materials and fuels for sustainability with relevant departments.
• Organize production and maintenance activities per S&OP studies.
• Lead continuous improvement and 5S projects at the facility.
• Identify investment needs for the facility and organize actions.
• Monitor and report KPIs and work to improve efficiency and KPIs.
• Provide leadership to the assigned team and manage subcontractors and payments.
• Conduct root cause analyses of complaints and non-conformities and implement actions.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem solving

English

Lean Six Sigma

5S

Statistical analysis

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mining Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Çimsa Çimento San.ve Tic.A.Ş. in Afyon is seeking an Operations (Production) Leader to oversee clinker and cement production, manage budgets, lead process improvement, and ensure safety and quality across the plant.

The role requires a strong background in engineering, SAP/MS Office proficiency, and readiness to reside in Afyon or relocate. Leadership and stakeholder collaboration are essential for this position.