Production Rolling Process Leader

POSCO ASSAN TST; İzmit; On-site; TRY 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

POSCO ASSAN TST in Türkiye is seeking a Production Rolling Process Leader to guide the rolling production line. You will ensure alignment with the production plan, monitor daily activities, and drive improvements for safety, quality, cost and delivery.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years in production operations in steel, strong leadership, English proficiency, and experience with lean manufacturing techniques.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 4–6 years of experience in production operations, preferably in steel.
• English proficiency required.
• Experience with process improvement and lean manufacturing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production aligns with approved production plan and customer requirements.
• Monitor daily production activities and schedules.
• Optimize manpower, machinery, energy resources to maximize productivity.
• Lead continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives.
• Ensure targets related to safety, quality, cost and delivery are achieved.
• Reduce costs, scrap rates and losses through improvement projects.
• Manage MRO materials and production consumables efficiently.
• Monitor KPIs and drive team performance through coaching.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, environmental and safety regulations.
• Maintain 5S and continuous improvement practices.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team coaching

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical & Materials Engineering

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

In order to support Turkey’s development, POSCO ASSAN TST Steel Ind. Inc. Co., established in 2011 with 350 million dollars investment for consecutive in partnership with South Korean POSCO, which was selected the world’s most competitive steel producer 10 years in row by WSD (World Steel Dynamics), Kibar Holding, which is included in Turkey’s leading business groups and with POSCO Daewoo which has a strong distribution network, is the first and only one cold rolling stainless steel producer in Turkey.

The company, which was founded with “From Asia to Europe Stainless Friendship“ motto and being a symbol of Turkey-South Korea friendship, provides significant benefit to economy of Turkey. By the 2,1 Billion $ local production that it has made since it was established for 500 customers, it contributes to the closure of foreign trade deficit by providing raw material to different sectors from white goods to kitchenware goods, from automotive to construction.

The facility, built on a closed area of 169,000 in Asım Kibar Organized Industrial Zone and working in 3 shifts, realizes production for 7 days and 24 hours a day. With the Women Employment Program launched in 2018, 25 women operators were employed at different departments and total employee number has reached more than 500 employees.

POSCO ASSAN TST is the 79th biggest company among 500 companies in Turkey in according to ISO, 2022 researches. Stepping in to the tenth year in production this year, with the export made in 2017 and 2018 the company won the first prize in Stars of Steel Export Award Ceremony organized by the Steel Exporters Association and carried out the shipment of 2 million tons in June 2023.

We are looking for a ‘’Production Rolling Process Leader’ to join our Production Department.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure production is carried out in line with the approved production plan and customer requirements.
• Monitor daily production activities and ensure smooth implementation of production schedules.
• Optimize the utilization of manpower, machinery, equipment and energy resources to maximize productivity.
• Lead continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives.
• Ensure achievement of production targets related to safety, quality, cost and delivery.
• Reduce production costs, scrap rates and process losses through improvement projects.
• Manage MRO materials and production consumables efficiently.
• Monitor KPIs and drive team performance through coaching and continuous feedback.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, environmental and occupational safety regulations.
• Maintain high workplace standards by implementing 5S and continuous improvement practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 4–6 years of experience in production operations, preferably in the steel industry.
• Previous experience as a Process Leader is preferred.
• Good command of English.
• Strong leadership, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in process improvement and lean manufacturing methodologies.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and Welding Engineering is considered an asset.

Why Join Us?

At POSCO ASSAN TST, you’ll have the opportunity to work in an international manufacturing environment, lead operational excellence initiatives and contribute to one of Türkiye’s leading stainless steel producers while advancing your career in a dynamic and performance-driven organization.