Plant Operations Leader: Lean, Safety & Jetty Expertise

Castrol; Osmangazi; On-site; TRY 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Castrol is seeking an experienced Plant Leader for the Gemlik site to drive day-to-day operations with a two-shift pattern, overseeing 60–65 staff and at least eight direct reports, reporting to the Plant Manager and contributing to the Plant Leadership Team.

The role focuses on safe, quality production, lean improvements, and developing people, with accountability across blending, filling, warehousing, and ERP data. Fluent English required; on-site, daytime role.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with at least eight years in manufacturing operations.
• Track record in safety, quality and performance, including process safety and contractor management.
• Experience leading supervisors or engineers and frontline teams, with coaching and performance management.
• Hands-on lean manufacturing experience and deep knowledge of production and filling processes.
• Strong planning, scheduling, budgeting and ERP experience, plus MS Office proficiency.
• English fluency, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead 60–65 staff across two shifts, reporting to Plant Manager.
• Balance demand with capacity and ensure on-time delivery and quality.
• Drive daily performance reviews and address issues with escalation.
• Develop and coach supervisors, engineers and operators; coordinate with HR and HSSE.
• Improve blending, filling and inventory accuracy; keep ERP records up to date.
• Maintain safety and compliance per Turkish regulations and OMS.

Skills

Operations leadership

Lean manufacturing

Planning & scheduling

Budgeting & financial awareness

SAP / ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Castrol is seeking an experienced Plant Leader for the Gemlik site to drive day-to-day operations with a two-shift pattern, overseeing 60–65 staff and at least eight direct reports, reporting to the Plant Manager and contributing to the Plant Leadership Team.

The role focuses on safe, quality production, lean improvements, and developing people, with accountability across blending, filling, warehousing, and ERP data. Fluent English required; on-site, daytime role.