Production Planning Engineer - 4-Day Week, Lean & Data

Aksa Akrilik Kimya Sanayii A.Ş.; Yalova Merkez; On-site; TRY 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 days a week work model

Training & development programs

Opportunities abroad for training

Master's/PhD support program

Job summary

AKSA Akrilik Kimya Sanayii A.Ş. in Yalova is seeking a Production Planning Engineer to join one of the world's largest acrylic fiber manufacturing organizations.

The role focuses on establishing standard operation times, analyzing processes, and driving efficiency across the production line. The candidate will support Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives, perform capacity and utilization analyses, and leverage ERP and BI tools to inform data-driven decisions for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Industrial Engineering, Method Engineering, or Continuous Improvement within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of work measurement, time studies, and process analysis.
• Hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with SAP is preferred.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar BI tools is an advantage.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good command of English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct work studies and time studies to establish and maintain standard operation times.
• Analyze manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve productivity and operational efficiency.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform capacity, labor, and machine utilization analyses to identify bottlenecks and recommend improvements.
• Analyze production layouts and material flow to optimize operational efficiency.
• Monitor and analyze key operational KPIs, including OEE, cycle time, productivity, and labor efficiency.
• Utilize ERP systems and data analytics tools to support data-driven decision-making.
• Prepare performance reports and present improvement opportunities to management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Project management

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Job description

AKSA Akrilik Kimya Sanayii A.Ş. in Yalova is seeking a Production Planning Engineer to join one of the world's largest acrylic fiber manufacturing organizations.

The role focuses on establishing standard operation times, analyzing processes, and driving efficiency across the production line. The candidate will support Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives, perform capacity and utilization analyses, and leverage ERP and BI tools to inform data-driven decisions for