ALPASLAN ARSLAN
General Manager
Summary
Dynamic leader and adept problem-solver committed to optimizing operations, reducing costs, and enhancing organizational efficiency. Proven ability to leverage independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to drive positive outcomes that contribute to overall company success. Passionate about fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, ensuring team alignment with strategic objectives. Results-oriented professional dedicated to achieving excellence and delivering value in every initiative.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
GENERAL MANAGER
KROMASIS KATAFOREZ KAPLAMA SISTEMLERI YAN SAN. TIC. A.Ş
04.2020 - 09.2024
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Commissioning new powder coating facility
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Addressed customer complaints and feedback with immediate action, turning dissatisfied customers into loyal patrons.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, introducing regular review sessions that boosted team performance and morale.
- NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES : 120
- REPORTS TO : Board of Directors
- RESPONSIBLE FOR : Finance & Accounting, Production, Planning, Logistic, Quality, Maintenance, Purchasing & Sales,HR
PLANT MANAGER
ILKE CELIK
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Production of galvanized steel wire for cable sector
- Failure rates reduced by 15%
- Production efficiency improved by 22%
- Energy efficiency improved by 2,5%
- Wastes reduced by 20%
- Forecasted future production needs accurately, allowing for strategic decision-making regarding staffing levels, equipment investments, and inventory management.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Boosted employee morale and productivity through effective leadership and motivational techniques.
- Mentored and developed staff members, promoting professional growth opportunities within the organization.
- Reduced downtime for maintenance by establishing a proactive preventive maintenance program.
- Implemented quality control measures to reduce defect rates and enhance product quality consistently.
- Established positive relationships with suppliers to obtain timely deliveries of materials and products.
- NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES : 92
- REPORTS TO : Board Member
- RESPONSIBLE FOR : Production, Planning, Logistic, Quality, Maintenance, Purchasing & Sales,HR
TECHNICAL MANAGER
CONTINENTAL CONTITECH
07.2013 - 04.2016
- Creating maintenance schedules and delegating tasks
- Supervising maintenance workers
- Developing maintenance budgets, hiring maintenance crew and negotiating vendor contracts
- Controlling and monitoring inventory
- Creating and implementing improvement plans
- Created comprehensive documentation of processes and procedures to ensure consistency throughout the department''s operations.
- Developed suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources.
- Delivered comprehensive technical training programs for staff members, enhancing overall team competency levels.
- Developed technical strategies to align with business objectives, driving growth and innovation within the organization.
- Built trusted relationships with stakeholders through clear communication and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Evaluated reputation risk and regulatory risk.
- Successfully managed multiple high-stakes projects concurrently while adhering to strict timelines and budget constraints.
- Prepared reports and schedules with accuracy.
- NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES : 220
- REPORTS TO : Plant Manager
- RESPONSIBLE FOR : Maintenance
GENERAL COORDINATOR
BODO BODE AUTOMOTIVE
09.2012 - 05.2013
- Supported sales and marketing teams by providing accurate project estimations, timelines, and resource requirements during the proposal development phase.
- Monitored progress towards key milestones, adjusting priorities as needed to remain on schedule and achieve desired outcomes.
- Developed strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders by maintaining open lines of communication, fostering trust and collaboration.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing favorable terms that positively impacted bottom-line results.
- Streamlined project management processes by implementing efficient coordination strategies, resulting in timely project completion.
- Enhanced communication channels among team members, ensuring clear understanding of project objectives and responsibilities.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams for successful project execution, leading to enhanced team collaboration and productivity.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES : 290
- REPORTS TO : Employer
- RESPONSIBLE FOR : Production, Planning, Logistic, Quality, Maintenance, Purchasing & Sales, Engineering
PLANT MANAGER
SAIF SPA
11.2011 - 08.2012
- To develop and implement the Business Plan
- Commissioning of bio pellet factory,3 shift
- To meet production & financial objectives
- To establish and manage the budget assigned to BU
- To apply the Quality & Safety procedures for operations.
- Forecasted future production needs accurately, allowing for strategic decision-making regarding staffing levels, equipment investments, and inventory management.
- Implemented useful inventory management and tracking systems to reduce costs and improve operations.
- Enhanced safety standards with implementation of comprehensive safety training initiatives for all employees.
- Reduced downtime for maintenance by establishing a proactive preventive maintenance program.
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.
- Balanced labor needs with production schedules to optimize workforce utilization while maintaining output targets.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers, securing cost savings on raw materials without sacrificing quality.
- Implemented quality control system to review products against technical specifications and corporate standards.
- NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES : 65
- REPORTS TO : CEO
- RESPONSIBLE FOR : Production, Planning, Logistic, Quality, Maintenance, Purchasing & Sales,HR
TECHNOLOGICAL SPECIALIST
STELLANTIS - TOFAŞ
03.2007 - 11.2011
- Establishment of professional maintenance under WCM
- Support for autonomous maintenance work
- Implementing continuous improvement studies (14 kaizen) (=TL 600.000/year saving)
- Modernization & optimization studies for Press & Robot lines
- Energy efficiency improvement of 3%
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES : 5.500
- REPORTS TO : Technical Executive
- RESPONSIBLE FOR : Maintenance
PROJECT CONTROL ENGINEER
OYAK HOLDING (ERENCO A.Ş-ERDEMIR)
09.2004 - 02.2007
- Execution of projects under matrix organization
- Domestic/foreign subcontract management
- Project site inspection
- Budget & documentation management
- Preparation reports
- Facilitated seamless handovers between different phases of a project by maintaining accurate records and documentation throughout its lifecycle.
- Contributed to the development of company-wide best practices for project controls, leading to more efficient processes across all projects.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement in overall project execution.
- Strengthened relationships with vendors by negotiating contracts that were mutually beneficial while adhering to budget constraints.
- Reduced risk exposure by conducting thorough risk assessments and proactively addressing potential issues before they escalated.
- Resolved project operational problems to minimize delays and unexpected cost increases.
- Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.
- NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES : 350
- REPORTS TO : Project Manager
- RESPONSIBLE FOR : Project
Education
MBA -
Istanbul Bilgi University
06.2014
Mechanical Engineering
Yıldız Technical University
08.1998
Skills
Plant Management
Project Management
Production and Planning
Maintenance
Operations management
Customer relationship management
Team leadership
Performance improvement
Operations oversight
Business development
Quality management
Training and development
Cost analysis and savings
Certification
1-International Leadership and Organizational Behavior Università Bocconi(6weeks)
Accomplishments
- Courage I had To guarantee optimum company management and correct conduct of all activities regarding operations.
- Obtained Results: Lime Plant (ISDEMIR) & Sinter Plant Projects (ISDEMIR)
- Commissioning of bio pellet factory
- Commissioning new powder coating facility
Awards
The Best Major Kaizen - 2008, 2009, 2010....FIAT-TOFAS
Publication
Zero Problem Approach on Plant Maint. Manag., 2014
Strengths
Result-oriented, Hard working, Motivator, Discipline
Life & Work Philosophy
“If you believe in something, stand up and fight for it.”
A Day Of Work Place
- Workshop visit(40%)
- Improvements(20%)
- Meetings(20%)
- Department visit(10%)
- Checking e-mails(5%)
- Reports(5%)
Timeline
GENERAL MANAGER
KROMASIS KATAFOREZ KAPLAMA SISTEMLERI YAN SAN. TIC. A.Ş
04.2020 - 09.2024
1-International Leadership and Organizational Behavior Università Bocconi(6weeks)
03-2020
6-Strategic Management Open 2 Study(4weeks)
08-2017
5-Human Resources Open 2 Study(4weeks)
07-2017
4-Management for a Competitive Edge Inter. College of Management(5weeks)
06-2017
3-Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills University of Michigan(7weeks)
05-2017
2- Leadership: Identity, Influence and Power Macquarie Graduate School of Management(4weeks)
04-2017
PLANT MANAGER
ILKE CELIK
01.2017 - 01.2019
TECHNICAL MANAGER
CONTINENTAL CONTITECH
07.2013 - 04.2016
GENERAL COORDINATOR
BODO BODE AUTOMOTIVE
09.2012 - 05.2013
PLANT MANAGER
SAIF SPA
11.2011 - 08.2012
TECHNOLOGICAL SPECIALIST
STELLANTIS - TOFAŞ
03.2007 - 11.2011
PROJECT CONTROL ENGINEER
OYAK HOLDING (ERENCO A.Ş-ERDEMIR)
09.2004 - 02.2007
Mechanical Engineering
Yıldız Technical University
MBA -
Istanbul Bilgi University