Powder Production Line Lead — Lean Manufacturing & Safety

Sika; Gebze; On-site; TRY 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sika is seeking a Shift Leader to oversee daily powder production line activities at the Gebze site. You will coordinate a production team, monitor equipment and KPI performance, ensure safety, and drive continuous improvement on the shop floor.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on experience with production processes, and a commitment to health, safety, and quality standards. This is a full-time, on-site position with local market pay.

Qualifications

• Preferably graduated from a Vocational High School, Technical College, or relevant technical discipline.
• Experience in chemical, construction chemicals, cement, dry mortar, or similar powder production processes.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and production equipment.
• Ability to work in a shift-based production environment.
• Strong awareness of occupational health and safety.
• Experience in team coordination and shop-floor leadership.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Basic computer skills for production and quality record management.
• Knowledge of Lean/5S/Kaizen and continuous improvement is an advantage.
• Leadership and team management.
• Strong safety mindset.
• Result and target orientation.
• Planning and organization.
• Communication and coordination.
• Technical and operational awareness.
• Quality focus.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Accountability and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Organize powder production line activities in line with daily and weekly production plans and ensure achievement of production targets.
• Assign daily tasks within the team at the beginning of the shift and ensure that employees perform their duties safely and effectively.
• Monitor the operation of mixers, bunkers, dosing systems, transfer systems, filling, packaging, and related equipment.
• Ensure raw materials are fed into the process according to the recipe, quantity, and production sequence.
• Ensure production follows recipes, work instructions, SOPs, and quality standards.
• Monitor process deviations and take first-level corrective actions; inform the manager as needed.
• Track production KPIs and ensure accurate record keeping.
• Coordinate with Maintenance for breakdowns and downtime.
• Prepare equipment handovers for planned maintenance.
• Ensure daily inspections and report abnormalities.
• Maintain 5S and a clean, safe production area.
• Oversee equipment cleaning per procedures.
• Implement controls to prevent contamination risks.
• Work with Quality to meet specifications.
• Isolate and report non-conforming product/process/material.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and safe working practices.
• Identify near misses and safety issues and support corrective actions.
• Ensure proper PPE use by all employees.
• Adhere to safety procedures for chemicals, dust, machinery, forklifts, and risks.
• Support onboarding and training of new staff.
• Monitor operator competencies and communicate training needs.
• Ensure effective shift handovers and information flow.
• Participate in Lean/5S/Kaizen/TPM and productivity initiatives.
• Propose improvements in capacity, cycle times, scrap, and productivity.
• Contribute to daily production meetings with line performance updates.
• Ensure environmental, energy efficiency, and waste management compliance.
• Take action in emergencies per procedures and coordinate the team.

Skills

Team coordination

Leadership

Problem solving

Planning & organization

Communication & coordination

Safety mindset

Education

Vocational High School / Technical College

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sika is seeking a Shift Leader to oversee daily powder production line activities at the Gebze site. You will coordinate a production team, monitor equipment and KPI performance, ensure safety, and drive continuous improvement on the shop floor.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on experience with production processes, and a commitment to health, safety, and quality standards. This is a full-time, on-site position with local market pay.