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
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