Plant Manager

Cornerstone Executive Search Türkiye; Fatih; On-site; TRY 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone International Group Türkiye is seeking a Plant Manager for a client in the manufacturing sector. The role reports to the shareholders/Board and focuses on restarting and stabilizing plant operations, and implementing robust manufacturing systems to drive performance.

You will lead production, maintenance, quality, planning, supply chain and HSE, build a capable team, manage budgets, and push KPIs and Lean initiatives.

Qualifications

• Automotive manufacturing experience is mandatory.
• Experience leading plant or operations.
• Fluent English and relocation willingness to Amman, Jordan.

Responsibilities

• Lead production, maintenance, quality, planning, supply chain and HSE.
• Establish manufacturing processes to ensure quality, productivity and on-time delivery.
• Build and develop the plant team with clear responsibilities and performance targets.
• Manage operating budgets, manufacturing costs and resource utilization.
• Implement KPIs, Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with shareholders/Board on operational priorities and execution.

Skills

Plant leadership

Lean manufacturing

Quality systems

Team building

Relocation to Amman

English fluency

Job description

Cornerstone International Group Türkiye is seeking a Plant Manager for a client operating in manufacturing industry.

Reporting to the shareholders/Board, the successful candidate will lead the restart and stabilization of plant operations, establish effective manufacturing systems and drive operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead production, maintenance, quality, planning, supply chain and HSE.
• Establish manufacturing processes to ensure consistent quality, productivity and on-time delivery.
• Build and develop the plant team, with clear responsibilities and performance targets.
• Manage operating budgets, manufacturing costs and resource utilization.
• Implement KPIs, Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with the shareholders/Board on operational priorities and execution.

Qualifications & Experience

• Automotive industry manufacturing experience is mandatory, including plant or operations leadership.
• Experience in commercial vehicle components, braking systems or friction materials is preferred.
• Plant start-up, restart or turnaround experience would be an advantage.
• Strong technical knowledge of production, quality, maintenance and Lean manufacturing.
• Ability to build teams and establish operational discipline.
• Fluent English and willingness to relocate to Amman, Jordan.