PROCESS IMPROVEMENT SENIOR SPECIALIST

MARTUR FOMPAK International; Osmangazi; On-site; TRY 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Martur Fompak International in Turkey is seeking an experienced Process/Manufacturing Engineer to monitor KPIs and lead productivity and cost-reduction projects across manufacturing lines.

The role requires Kaizen, 5S and autonomous maintenance coordination, SOP/FMEA updates, and cross-functional collaboration to drive continuous improvement in line with IATF 16949.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering, methods engineering, or continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement tools, including Kaizen, 5S, VSM, SMED, Line Balancing, and Poka-Yoke.
• Experience in manufacturing KPI analysis, root cause analysis, and improvement action planning.
• Knowledge of FMEA, Control Plan, SOP, layout, and process documentation.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, planning, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications; SAP knowledge is preferred.
• Good command of English.

Responsibilities

• Monitor manufacturing KPIs and implement improvement actions to reduce production, quality, logistics, and labor losses.
• Analyze production processes and lead productivity, cost reduction, line balancing, and process optimization projects.
• Support process design activities, including layout, equipment, operator requirements, and target cycle times.
• Ensure process documents such as SOPs, FMEAs, and production forms are accurate and up to date.
• Lead root cause analyses and sustainable improvement actions for production, quality, and machine downtime issues.
• Coordinate Kaizen, 5S, autonomous maintenance, and other continuous improvement activities.
• Support FMEA, Control Plan, and audit activities in line with IATF 16949 requirements.
• Monitor the results of continuous improvement projects and report progress and outcomes to management.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

5S

Line Balancing

Poka-Yoke

Root Cause Analysis

SOP/Control Plan

SAP

MS Office

English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

As an emerging trusted partner of OEMs, we manufacture and supply high-quality seating systems, vehicle interiors and automotive textiles.

We are enhancing in-car experiences through innovative and high-quality cockpit solutions.

Our operations are on a global scale, across multiple countries with 30 plants, 5 R&D Centers, and 7 E&D offices.

At Martur Fompak International, we value diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity. We evaluate all applications fairly based on skills and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field,
• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering, methods engineering, or continuous improvement,
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement tools, including Kaizen, 5S, VSM, SMED, Line Balancing, and Poka-Yoke,
• Experience in manufacturing KPI analysis, root cause analysis, and improvement action planning,
• Knowledge of FMEA, Control Plan, SOP, layout, and process documentation,
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, planning, and cross-functional communication skills,
• Proficiency in MS Office applications; SAP knowledge is preferred,
• Good command of English.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Monitor manufacturing KPIs and implement improvement actions to reduce production, quality, logistics, and labor losses,
• Analyze production processes and lead productivity, cost reduction, line balancing, and process optimization projects,
• Support process design activities, including layout, equipment, operator requirements, and target cycle times,
• Ensure process documents such as SOPs, FMEAs, and production forms are accurate and up to date,
• Lead root cause analyses and sustainable improvement actions for production, quality, and machine downtime issues,
• Coordinate Kaizen, 5S, autonomous maintenance, and other continuous improvement activities,
• Support FMEA, Control Plan, and audit activities in line with IATF 16949 requirements,
• Monitor the results of continuous improvement projects and report progress and outcomes to management.

If you are passionate about creating value, driving innovation, and making a real impact, join us on this journey.