Shift Leader - Thrace Plant

Bunge Iberica SA; Lüleburgaz; On-site; TRY 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical services

Private pension

International team

Job summary

Bunge Iberica SA is seeking a Shift Leader for the Thrace Plant in Türkiye. The role focuses on directing production operations, ensuring safety, quality, and cost efficiency while coordinating logistics and maintenance activities.

You will lead 10+ team members in a continuous production environment, ensuring adherence to ISO and EHS standards and driving continuous improvements across plant operations.

Qualifications

• University Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 3–5 years in industrial manufacturing or production.
• Experience leading teams of 10+ in shift-based production.
• Familiar with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, HACCP.
• Electrical accreditation and ATEX/explosion hazard training.
• Proficient in CMMS (SAP), SCADA, and MS Office.
• English level: B2 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate production operations across shift schedules.
• Oversee plant operations in silos, extraction, refinery, and utilities.
• Ensure resource, equipment, and utilities are used efficiently.
• Coordinate raw material handling, stock control and quality checks.
• Manage safety, emergency response, permits (LOTO) and EHS policy compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement and root-cause analysis to optimize operations.

Skills

Shift leadership

Team management

Production planning

English communication

EHS compliance

CMMS (SAP)

SCADA operations

MS Office

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SAP CMMS

SCADA

MS Office

Job description

Shift Leader - Thrace Plant

Date: May 22, 2026

City : Thrace State : Kırklareli (TR-39) Country : Türkiye (TR) Requisition Number: 45781

Become part of our team and help build an organization that works on the latest trends in Agri and Food Solutions. Our local brands, Salat and Komili, are just a few of what we offer.

We are growing and looking for a passionate, bold, and driven Shift Leader.

What will you be doing as a Shift Leader – Thrace Plant

The core focus of this role is responsible for directing and coordinating all production operations continuously and safely, ensuring the manufacturing process meets the company’s strict parameters for volume, product quality, cost‑efficiency, and Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards.

This should be completed through the following activities:

• Leading and organizing daily activities for production and logistics teams while managing shift schedules, attendance and workforce performance.
• Overseeing plant operations across silos, extraction, refinery and utilities through control room supervision and field inspections.
• Ensuring efficient use of resources, equipment and utilities while maintaining optimal production performance and cost efficiency.
• Coordinating raw material handling, stock control and quality monitoring to ensure compliance with commercial and quality standards.
• Managing safety, emergency response and work permits (including LOTO), ensuring full compliance with health, safety and environmental policies.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives, troubleshooting equipment issues, coordinating maintenance and applying root‑cause analysis to optimize operations.

What you can bring to the role:

• University Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial) OR an advanced Vocational/Technical College diploma.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of professional experience in an industrial manufacturing or production environment.
• Proven management experience leading teams of 10+ people in a shift‑based, continuous production environment.
• Strong working knowledge of global standards: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, FSSC 22000, and HACCP.
• Electrical accreditation, ATEX/Explosion hazard training, and certified First Aid readiness.
• Proficiency in CMMS (e.g., SAP), SCADA/Control Room operations, and Microsoft Office.
• Intermediate to Advanced level of English (B2 preferred).

What do we offer to our future colleague:

Besides the salary, our company offers the following benefits:

• A competitive salary and great benefits package (medical services, contribution to private pension)
• Work within an international and expert team
• The freedom to supply in an impactful way to the business

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant‑based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

• We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
• We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
• We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are proud to be Bunge.