Project Specialist/Executive

Ülker; Gebze; On-site; TRY 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company is seeking a Project Specialist/Executive for their Gebze Factory. Responsibilities include managing investment projects from feasibility to commissioning, handling supplier relationships, and improving operational processes. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, at least 3 years of project experience in food companies, and proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office applications. This position encourages an inclusive environment and values diversity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Project & Investment department, preferably in food companies.
• Good knowledge of English.
• Advanced skills in AutoCAD program.

Responsibilities

• Implement all steps in investment projects until commissioning.
• Manage internal and external suppliers.
• Develop cost and efficiency advantage projects.

Skills

Project management

English proficiency

AutoCAD

MS Office proficiency

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

At Ülker - part of pladis Global, we all know what it means to ‘bring it’. Whether it’s our passion, team spirit or go-getting attitude. Our courage. Our ownership. Our whole selves. Our care and compassion. We bring it. Day in, day out.

Ülker stands as a leading food company in Türkiye and its region, supported by its successful international operations. Our 16,000 colleagues – across our global network of bakeries, distribution sites and offices – each with their own unique, diverse experience of happiness, come together with one shared purpose: to bring happiness with every bite, we say: “Winning feels good, winning together feels better!”

pladis is looking for Project Specialist/Executive for our pladis TURCA Ülker Bisküvi Gebze Factory.

Responsibilities

• Starting from feasibility studies of investment projects, implementation of all steps in the process until the commissioning of facilities.
• In feasibility, specification and tender documents for the creation, execution of the tender process, contract preparation and follow-up.
• Management of internal and external suppliers and operational processes.
• Improvement and development of business and support processes.
• Producing new technical and operational projects and supporting the system with reports.
• Developing a project that will provide cost and efficiency advantage and realizing the project after approval.

Qualifications

• Preferably bachelor degree from Mechanical Engineering department.
• Preferably min. 3 years of experience in Project & Investment department, preferably in food companies.
• Have a good knowledge of English.
• Have a good knowledge in MS Office and MS Project applications.
• Have an advanced skills in AutoCAD program.
• Good project management skills to deliver projects on time and at good quality.

Our values

• Purpose-led… because we’re energised and guided by our promise to bring happiness with every bite.
• Agile… because we’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and consumers.
• Collaborative… because we gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together.
• Resilient… because we’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn, and move forward.
• Positive… because we’re highly motivated, optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be better.

Inclusion, diversity, and equity are an important part of who we are and what we stand for as an employer. They are central to everything we do and are reflected across our business. pladis brings together brands and people from around the globe – and this diversity is our great strength. Because we want everyone to bring their true, whole self to pladis. We value colleagues for their uniqueness – we all have a voice that’s heard and respected.

We’re an equal opportunity employer and believe in encouraging an inclusive environment where we celebrate the diversity of thinking and respect everyone’s distinctive qualities and perspectives.