Lead Injection Molding Ops & Continuous Improvement

Georg Fischer Ltd.; Turkey; On-site; TRY 600,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Georg Fischer Ltd. in Turkey is seeking a seasoned production manager to oversee daily plastic injection operations and drive manufacturing excellence.

You will ensure targets align with plans, quality standards, and customer requirements while leading a blue-collar team to achieve productivity gains. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Chemical/Polymer Engineering and at least 5 years in plastic injection with leadership responsibilities; strong knowledge of molding

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Polymer Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in plastic injection manufacturing with team leadership responsibilities.
• Strong technical knowledge of injection molding processes, mold technologies, process optimization, and mass production operations.
• Proven experience with OEE management, cycle time reduction, scrap reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Familiarity with problem-solving methods (5 Why, 8D, Ishikawa).
• English proficiency and strong analytical and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plastic injection production operations and ensure smooth execution of manufacturing activities.
• Ensure production targets are met in line with production plans, quality standards, and customer requirements.
• Drive productivity and efficiency improvement initiatives across production processes.
• Monitor KPIs (OEE, cycle times, machine utilization, downtime, scrap) and take corrective actions.
• Coordinate mold change operations and support continuous improvement projects.
• Lead, coach, and develop blue-collar teams on the shop floor.
• Ensure Health & Safety compliance and Quality Management System requirements.
• Contribute to Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and present production performance reports to management.

Skills

OEE management

Lean manufacturing

Team leadership

Process optimization

English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Chemical/Polymer Engineering

Tools

Kaizen

5S

SMED

TPM

Job description

Georg Fischer Ltd. in Turkey is seeking a seasoned production manager to oversee daily plastic injection operations and drive manufacturing excellence.

You will ensure targets align with plans, quality standards, and customer requirements while leading a blue-collar team to achieve productivity gains. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Chemical/Polymer Engineering and at least 5 years in plastic injection with leadership responsibilities; strong knowledge of molding