Bükem Durmaz

In my role as EHS Senior Specialist at SunExpress Airlines, I contribute not only to the assurance of occupational and environmental safety, but also to broader initiatives that intersect with employee experience, operational process optimization, and integrated system improvement. I actively support both operational units and corporate support functions, delivering field-driven insights that influence organizational development.

• Managing internal and supplier audits under ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 22000, and IFSA frameworks, applying a risk-based auditing approach to reinforce continuous improvement and system reliability.
• Supporting the development and delivery of training methodologies, while coordinating the onboarding and alignment of other trainers within the system.
• Taking an active role in the deployment of employee wellbeing programs, ensuring alignment with field-level feedback and driving team-wide engagement.
• Analyzing incident and accident reports to generate preventive action plans and track system performance through key indicators (KPIs).
• Acting as a cross-functional liaison, facilitating coordination among departments and escalating field feedback into actionable outcomes.
• Evaluating the operational and employee-impact aspects of third-party service providers (e.g., ground handling, in-flight catering, maintenance), and contributing to the optimization of those interfaces.
• Advocating for a human-centered approach in all systems and processes, ensuring that employee insights are integrated into management-level decision-making.

• Boosted regulatory compliance.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of EHS considerations into daily operations and decision-making processes.
• Streamlined incident reporting systems.
• Developed customized EHS training programs tailored to address specific departmental needs.
• Performed risk analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Conducted internal and supplier audits based on management systems.
• Devised and monitored EHS performance metrics.
• Participated in safety committees to share best practices with peers from other departments or facilities within the company network.
• Increased efficiency in waste management processes by identifying opportunities for recycling and waste reduction initiatives.

• Evaluated new equipment purchases for potential hazards.
• Improved employee awareness of safety practices.
• Managed safety-related supplier relationships, ensuring the timely delivery of critical equipment and services.
• Assisted in the investigation of incidents to determine root causes and recommend appropriate preventive measures.
• Collaborated with management to establish effective safety policies and procedures.
• Maintained accurate records of safety-related activities, including incident reports, training documentation, and inspection findings for easy reference during audits or inspections.
• Participated in safety committees.
• Supported work on ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, ISO 14064 Greenhouse Gases Verification, ISO 27001 Data Protection Management System, ISO 10002 Customer Satisfaction Management System and Safety Management System (for aviation).

• Evaluated the effectiveness of current sanitation practices, implementing improved protocols where necessary for enhanced cleanliness standards throughout the facility.
• Performed regular inspections of production lines to guarantee sanitary environment.
• Optimized supply chain management strategies, reducing lead times and improving inventory controls.

• Coordinated general aviation activities carried out by private jets.
• Managed check-in processes for efficient boarding and minimized wait times for passengers.
• Handled passport control duties efficiently, ensuring accurate documentation checks for international flights.

• Increased proficiency in GMPs used within the industry, boosting overall productivity during the internship period.

• Managed check-in processes for efficient boarding and minimized wait times for passengers.
• Handled passport control duties efficiently, ensuring accurate documentation checks for international flights.

• Worked closely with food engineers and assisted with testing of catering products.
• Analyzed workflow, equipment placement and space requirements to improve manufacturing efficiency.