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Berk Doğan
Operational Excellence And Project Management Expert
Izmir,Turkey
Summary
Mechanical engineer with 5+ years of experience in operational excellence, lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, methods engineering, and project management. Recognized for leading cross-functional teams, managing international projects, and delivering measurable improvements in efficiency and cost reduction. Eager to contribute to an innovative team in a challenging role that values initiative, analytical thinking, and continuous improvement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
22
22
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Method, OpEx and Project Management Expert
Metalfrio Solutions
Manisa, Turkey
10.2023 - Current
- CKD and SKD Projects – Investment Procurement and Installation (€1M)
- Leaded and completed two major long-term overseas projects (Uzbekistan & Iran) for international commercial refrigerator manufacturers.
- Identified, procured, and coordinated the installation of required equipment based on product demand.
- Led project planning and production line setup, including machinery and equipment installation, workstation configuration, and line balancing. Organized and delivered comprehensive training sessions for operational teams, and ensured effective know-how transfer between internal departments and external stakeholders.
- Maintaining daily communication with both internal and external stakeholders regarding project progress and coordination
- In-Plant Activities ( €500K Project Setups)
- Improved machine utilization by 30%, increased OEE by 20%, and reduced operator headcount by 30% across all production lines.
- Driving lean projects with a focus on ROI-based machinery investments, efficient line design, and supplier management.
- Leading lean initiatives related to equipment ROI analysis, line layout optimization, and supplier collaboration.
- Driving improvements in capacity, labor efficiency, product cost, general cost, safety, and ergonomics through strategic projects.
- Leading Operational Excellence (OpEx Projects), SMED, Kaizen, and process improvement initiatives.
- Managing weekly machine and personnel planning based on production needs, and contributing to automation projects for efficiency gains
Operational Excellence Leader
Sarten Packaging
Manisa, Turkey
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Monitored and improved key factory KPIs, including production, safety, quality, labor productivity, energy use, and raw material efficiency.
- Achieved record-breaking operational performance for two consecutive years, reaching the highest productivity in plant history. Reduced breakdowns in printing, coil cutting, and coating machines by 50%, improved OEE by 20%, and reduced setup times by 60%.
- Led company-wide TPM and continuous improvements (CI Projects) across all departments.
- Managed a cross-functional team of ~150 employees, including white- and blue-collar staff.
- Established a dedicated maintenance team and implemented autonomous, preventive, predictive, and planned maintenance activities. Created maintenance task lists and trained the team to ensure long-term sustainability.
- Supervised new product trials, commissioning processes, and technical reporting.
- Identified machinery and equipment needs; led procurement and installation end-to-end.
- Coordinated communication and on-site visits with both domestic and international customers and suppliers.
- Conducted internal and external audits, including FSSC, ISO, and customer-specific audits (e.g., Nestlé, Heinz, Berlin Packaging).
Operational Excellence Engineer
Sarten Packaging
Manisa, Turkey
04.2021 - 01.2023
- Calculated and reported machine OEE, malfunctions, setup times, and idle durations using the Promanage production tracking system.
- Identified and eliminated inefficiencies in equipment, labor, material, and energy through targeted improvement projects, including SMED implementation for reduced setup and cycle times.
- Resolved chronic production issues using QCC and A3 structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Prevented recurring errors by applying Poke-Yoke (error-proofing) systems in critical process steps.
- Developed standardized procedures and maintained accurate documentation for machines, processes, and operators, ensuring audit readiness and continuous improvement.
- Planned and executed periodic, preventive, and predictive maintenance programs.
- Defined autonomous maintenance standards and provided training for shop floor teams.
- Prepared monthly improvement and cost-saving reports for senior management.
- Standardized successful practices and disseminated them across multiple company locations.
- Established and managed a reward system to promote sustainable productivity among blue-collar employees.
- Delivered all improvement projects on time and aligned documentation with operational and quality standards.
Production Engineer
Sarten Packaging
Manisa, Turkey
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Supervised tin coil cutting, lacquering, offset printing, and tin can manufacturing processes.
- Prepared shift lists and managed production teams across different shifts.
- Investigated customer complaints, performed root cause analysis, and implemented corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Maintained production schedules, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to quality standards.
- Proposed and executed solutions to resolve recurring quality issues in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Education
Bachelor - Mechanical Engineering
Celal Bayar University
Manisa/Turkey 04.2013 - 01.2018
Erasmus+ -
Krakow University of Technology
Krakow/Poland 04.2001 - 08.2018
Skills
SAP & Microsoft Office
Total Productive Maintenance
Kaizen & 5S Methodology & SMED
Project Management
Leadership & Team Collaboration
OEE Analysis & OEE Tracking Systems
Continuous Improvement
Time Management & Prioritization
Certifications
- Project Management Professional (PMP®) – 35-Hour Certificate Program
Project Management Institute (PMI) - German A2 Course – Das Akademie, Izmir (2024)
- German A1 Course – Das Akademie, Izmir (2023–2024)
- Hydraulics and Pneumatics – Elginkan Foundation (2020)
- Measurement and Control – Elginkan Foundation (2018)
- AutoCAD – Elginkan Foundation (2018)
Interests
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Method, OpEx and Project Management Expert
Metalfrio Solutions
10.2023 - Current
Operational Excellence Leader
Sarten Packaging
01.2023 - 10.2023
Operational Excellence Engineer
Sarten Packaging
04.2021 - 01.2023
Production Engineer
Sarten Packaging
09.2020 - 04.2021
Bachelor - Mechanical Engineering
Celal Bayar University
04.2013 - 01.2018
Erasmus+ -
Krakow University of Technology
04.2001 - 08.2018