Senior Production Specialist

Lincoln Electric; İzmit; On-site; TRY 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Electric in İzmit, Turkey, is seeking a Production Engineer with a solid background in mechanical or mechatronics engineering to optimize manufacturing processes and support new product launches.

Responsibilities include daily monitoring of processes, lean practices, and collaboration with engineering and maintenance; readiness for shift work; strong reading of drawings and SAP/ERP familiarity; and commitment to quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in production processes, preferably automotive/white goods/metal sectors.
• Proficiency in lean manufacturing techniques (Kaizen, 5S, TPM).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• MS Office and SAP/ERP familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production processes daily to improve efficiency.
• Ensure machine/equipment operation and report malfunctions.
• Lead continuous improvement projects (Kaizen).
• Ensure safety and quality standards on the production floor.
• Organize workforce/resources per production plan.
• Monitor and report production data via SAP/ERP.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

5S

TPM

Drawing interpretation

MS Office

SAP/ERP

Problem solving

Communication

Team player

English documents

Shift work

Innovative mindset

Education

Mechanical Engineering / Mechatronics

Tools

SAP/ERP

MS Office

Job description

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• Daily monitoring of production processes and conducting analyses to increase efficiency
• Ensuring the efficient operation of machines and equipment on the production line and reporting malfunctions to relevant units
• Developing and implementing continuous improvement (Kaizen) projects
• Ensuring production is carried out in accordance with occupational safety and quality standards
• Organizing workforce and resources according to the production plan
• Monitoring and reporting production data through systems such as SAP and ERP
• Preparing the production infrastructure in new product launch processes
• Contributing to production processes by interpreting technical drawings and documents
• Taking an active role in internal and external audits related to production
• Working in coordination with engineering and maintenance teams in a team-oriented manner

Job Requirements

• Graduate of Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or related engineering departments
• At least 5 year of experience in production processes (preferably in the automotive, white goods, or metal sectors)
• Proficient in lean manufacturing techniques such as Kaizen, 5S, and TPM
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• MS Office and preferably SAP/ERP systems knowledge
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• High communication skills, team player
• Ability to understand English technical documents
• Able to adapt to shift work
• Open to continuous development, has an innovative perspective

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.