Aykut Karaca
Industrial Engineering
Gaziemir,İzmir
Summary
I am a fourth-year Industrial Engineering student at Abdullah Gul University with a 2.93 GPA, aiming to excel in planning, process development, and auditing. Through internships and projects, I've gained hands-on experience in production optimization, project management, and supply chain analysis. Fluent in Turkish and English, I possess strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, particularly in using advanced tools like MS Office, GAMS, Python, and SIMIO. I am eager to leverage these skills to contribute effectively in the field of industrial engineering.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Thesis Project Intern
KIM Technology
Kayseri, 38
11.2023 - 6 2024
- For thesis project, completed internship adventure that lasted approximately 8 months at KIM Technology together with 3 team members
- Actively participated in brainstorming sessions for concept development and idea generation, bringing fresh perspectives to established processes
- Applied problem-solving skills to resolve unexpected challenges that arose during ongoing projects swiftly and efficiently
- Produced professional reports, documents and presentations for project needs
Project Management Intern
Eldor Corporation
Izmir, 35
07.2023 - 09.2023
- 40-day internship has been completed at Eldor Corporation, automotive sector company in Aegean Free Zone
- Project "Minimization of the Project Box" was completed, contributing to increase in efficiency
- Interface using Python was designed and presented for sustainability and feasibility of project.
- Worked with senior project managers to assist with day-to-day functions.
Project Intern
Odul Trophy
02.2023 - 06.2023
- 3 different projects were completed with 3 colleagues at Odul Trophy company located in Kayseri Organized Industrial Zone
- Interfaces were designed using Excel VBA to increase applicability of projects.
- Collaborated with team members to develop innovative solutions, resulting in increased overall project effectiveness
- Participated in creation and maintenance of project tracking tools, verifying clear communication of inherent expectations and responsibilities.
- Produced professional reports, documents and presentations for project needs
Project Intern
Yataş
Kayseri, 38
10.2022 - 01.2023
- With 2 teammates worked on "capacity planning" project for CNC sponge cutting machines for about 4 months and interface program was created to realize project
- Actual and up-to-date production flow in sponge factory was transferred to program called SIMIO, and realistic 3D modelling of production was with realistic data.
- Applied problem-solving skills to resolve unexpected challenges that arose during ongoing projects swiftly and efficiently
Production Intern
Meko Metal (KMC GROUP)
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Completed 40-day production internship at Meko Metal, profile production factory of KMC Group in Torbalı, Izmir
- Managed and completed comprehensive 5S project on pipe profile lines.
- Developed strong communication skills through regular interactions with supervisors, peers, and other department personnel
Project Intern
Ergül Furniture
02.2022 - 06.2022
- As project intern at Ergül Furniture's factory in Kayseri OSB, two separate projects were completed
- In first project on mass production line, lean production techniques were applied, and in second project, mathematical model was developed for automatic fabric cutting machine to minimize fabric cutting.
- Analyzed root causes of defects using statistical tools such as Pareto charts, control charts, and fishbone diagrams
Project Intern
Simfer
Kayseri, 38
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Worked as project student at Simfer's factory in Kayseri OSB, and, mathematical model was developed to solve factory problem that minimizes mold connection times.
Production Intern
Roy Robson
Izmir
6 2021 - 8 2021
- 25-day production internship was completed at the factory of Roy Robson, which operates in textile sector, in Izmir Free Zone
- Kaizen project was implemented during internship.
- Developed strong communication skills through regular interactions with supervisors, peers, and other department personnel
Education
License - Industrial Engineering (English)
Abdullah Gul University
Kayseri, 38 10.2019 - 06.2024
Yalvac Science High School
Isparta, 32 10.2014 - 06.2018
Skills
MS Office Applications (Advanced)
Projects
- Kaizen Project
Increasing employee productivity by reducing waste time.
- Mathematical Model for Minimizing Mold Clamping Times
Minimizing the mold clamping times of press machines
- Application of Lean Manufacturing Techniques in Mass Production Line
The 5S and Kaizen application to armchair mass production line
- Mathematical Model to Minimize Fabric Waste on Automatic Fabric Cutting Machines
Minimizing the amount of idle fabric of the automatic fabric cutting machine.
- 5S Project in Pipe Profile Lines
A comprehensive 5S project in 7 pipe profile lines
- Capacity Planning in CNC Sponge Cutting Machines
Carried out on how much sponge the CNC machines could cut in the determined plan
- Sponge Factory Production Flow Simulation
Determining bottlenecks by the production flow of sponge factory is simulated through SIMIO.
- Inventory Management Project Using EOQ Model
Determine the optimum number of inventories in order to prevent excess stock for raw materials and to avoid costs.
- Supplier Selection with MAUT Method
The most useful supplier was mathematically determined by considering the criteria of a certain number of suppliers.
- Review and Analysis of Quality Control Processes
Determine whether the quality defects in the furnace production line are under control.
- Minimizing the Number of Project Boxes Project
Aiming to use a minimum number of boxes in the boxing phase of product-based tools of machines.
- Simulation-Based Production Optimization and Process Scheduling
Determining bottlenecks and current flow in production by simulating factory. Also, aiming to schedule production plan to determine minimum due date of orders.
Courses
- Lean Manufacturing Engineer / Specialist Training Program
- OKR Objective Key Results
- Introduction to Sustainable Finance
References
- Professor Dr. Mehmet SOYSAL, Hacettepe University Department of Business Administration, 0 (312) 290 8700 / 150, mehmetsoysal@hacettepe.edu.tr
- Manufacturing Engineer Cem Öksüz, Roy Robson, 05549835787, cemoksz@yandex.com
- Project Management Specialist Gözde Can, Eldor Corporation, 05533710893, gozde.can@eldor.com.tr
- Marketing Manager Cem Buyukmıhcı, KIM Technology, 05386885588, cbuyukmihci@kimtechnologies.com.tr
Timeline
Thesis Project Intern
KIM Technology
11.2023 - 6 2024
Project Management Intern
Eldor Corporation
07.2023 - 09.2023
Project Intern
Odul Trophy
02.2023 - 06.2023
Project Intern
Yataş
10.2022 - 01.2023
Production Intern
Meko Metal (KMC GROUP)
06.2022 - 08.2022
Project Intern
Ergül Furniture
02.2022 - 06.2022
Project Intern
Simfer
09.2021 - 12.2021
License - Industrial Engineering (English)
Abdullah Gul University
10.2019 - 06.2024
Yalvac Science High School
10.2014 - 06.2018
Production Intern
Roy Robson
6 2021 - 8 2021