Global Factory Leader: Lean Manufacturing & Safety

Trenkwalder (Turkey); Süleymanpaşa; On-site; TRY 360,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Trenkwalder Turkey is seeking a Factory Manager to provide strategic direction for the manufacturing site, overseeing Production, Operations and Engineering to deliver safe, efficient performance.

You will lead a multinational, matrix-structured team, drive Lean and continuous improvement, manage KPIs, ensure Health & Safety compliance, and collaborate with local and international stakeholders to support growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 10-15 years of leadership experience in manufacturing operations.
• Experience in multinational organizations and matrix structures.
• Strong expertise in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated success in developing Health & Safety culture.
• Strong leadership with problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Fluent in English with strong communication with international stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of operational excellence and KPIs in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the manufacturing site.
• Ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable manufacturing aligned with goals.
• Lead and inspire a broad manufacturing workforce across functions.
• Drive plant performance through resource planning and process optimization.
• Champion safety and regulatory compliance and Health & Safety culture.
• Identify opportunities to enhance productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions as required.
• Collaborate with local and international stakeholders to support growth.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Trenkwalder Turkey is seeking a Factory Manager to provide strategic direction for the manufacturing site, overseeing Production, Operations and Engineering to deliver safe, efficient performance.

You will lead a multinational, matrix-structured team, drive Lean and continuous improvement, manage KPIs, ensure Health & Safety compliance, and collaborate with local and international stakeholders to support growth.