Production Planning & Control Lead

Honda Türkiye A.Ş.; Konak; On-site; TRY 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Honda Türkiye A.Ş. in Konak, Turkey, invites applications for a Production Planning Manager to lead production planning and control processes, including monthly and daily schedules, capacity planning, and BOM management.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical/industrial engineering background, fluent English, and hands-on manufacturing experience, preferably in automotive. Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• Strong influencing skills in corporate environments.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and work under pressure.
• Team management experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-motivated and proactive mindset.
• Automotive industry experience is a plus.
• Active motorcycle rider or strong interest in motorcycles is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production planning and control processes.
• Prepare and monitor monthly and daily production schedules.
• Conduct capacity and resource planning to optimize efficiency.
• Coordinate new model preparation and ramp-up activities.
• Manage specification and configuration processes.
• Control BOM and product options.
• Oversee production order management.
• Follow up on MRP.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Purchasing, and Logistics teams.
• Monitor and improve delivery performance metrics.
• Perform data analysis and KPI tracking.
• Drive process improvement and standardization initiatives.
• Prepare reports and present insights to management.

Skills

Influencing skills

English fluency

Organization & prioritization

Team management experience

MS Office

Analytical & communication skills

Self-motivated & proactive

Automotive industry experience

Motorcycle interest

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Industrial or a related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Honda Türkiye A.Ş. in Konak, Turkey, invites applications for a Production Planning Manager to lead production planning and control processes, including monthly and daily schedules, capacity planning, and BOM management.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical/industrial engineering background, fluent English, and hands-on manufacturing experience, preferably in automotive. Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills are essential.