Senior Production Manager – Gas Equipment & Lean

Reed Recruitment Türkiye; Çankaya; On-site; TRY 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed Turkey is seeking a Production Manager for Ankara to lead end-to-end gas meter assembly, calibration and testing, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery. The role requires a strong background in Lean manufacturing, ERP-driven operations, and multi-site collaboration with international suppliers.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant engineering degree, 10+ years in manufacturing with at least 2 years in a supervisory role, and fluent English for global discussions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Mechatronics or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of manufacturing and mass production experience.
• At least 2 years in managerial or supervisory role.
• Experience managing factory production via ERP, preferably Canias ERP.
• Experience in Gas Equipment/Gas Metering industry preferred.
• Advanced English for technical and commercial discussions with international partners.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Line Balancing, 5S, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement.
• Military service completed or exempt for male candidates.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end manufacturing operations for natural gas meter assembly, calibration, and testing.
• Deliver production targets through planning, resource management, and execution while minimizing waste and downtime.
• Drive operational excellence initiatives focused on productivity improvement, cost reduction, and continuous process optimization.
• Manage production performance through ERP systems, ensuring accurate production tracking and data-driven decisions.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor and improve KPIs including OEE, cycle time, yield, and scrap rates; implement corrective actions.
• Build, lead, and develop high-performing production teams fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with local and international suppliers on equipment, production technologies, and technical support.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, health & safety, and operational requirements; maintain relations with authorities when needed.
• Support capacity expansion, process development, and manufacturing excellence initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Line Balancing

5S

Kaizen

Continuous Improvement

Advanced English

ERP systems

Canias ERP

Gas Equipment / Gas Metering

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

Canias ERP

Job description

Reed Turkey is seeking a Production Manager for Ankara to lead end-to-end gas meter assembly, calibration and testing, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery. The role requires a strong background in Lean manufacturing, ERP-driven operations, and multi-site collaboration with international suppliers.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant engineering degree, 10+ years in manufacturing with at least 2 years in a supervisory role, and fluent English for global discussions.