CAHİT ATABEK
Operations & Project Management| Business Development
ÇANKAYA
Summary
Motivated and results-driven operations leader with over 17 years of experience in high-volume dynamic manufacturing and distribution environment. Skilled in strategic planning, problem solving, factory management and team leadership. Experienced in managing manufacturing, CI, project management, quality, maintenance, optimizing supply chain processes, budget and capex management to achieve company goals.
Resourceful and passionate with an aptitude for networking and building strong industry connections.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Business Administrator
Mediterm Medical
Ankara, Ankara
04.2024 - Current
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for optimal pricing terms while maintaining high-quality products or services received in return.
- Managed day-to-day development issues.
- Developed strong relationships with clients and vendors, ensuring timely communication and issue resolution.
- %40 incoming calls and %60 revenue increase in 5 months
Country Operations Manager
EssilorLuxottica
Ankara, Ankara
05.2021 - 04.2024
- Leading EssilorLuxottica's Operations in Turkey including directly managing an optical lenses manufacturing plant, supply & demand planning, budget & capex, IT projects & implementations, warehouse and 14 distribution centers, last mile delivery across the country and supporting/controlling another plant in İstanbul
- Keeping strong collaboration with marketing, commercial teams and headquarter functions to understand expectations and improve performance of operations
- Completion D365 & NG migration IT project in operations units
- Installing new equipments and new process technology working with global engineering
- Implementing S&OP and forecasting in supply chain to manage inventory and providing %30 reduction on excess materials.
Production Manager
Wellspect Healthcare
Ankara, Ankara
11.2020 - 10.2023
- Managed end- to- end manufacturing operations, overseeing a team of 225+ employees
- Streamlined production process, resulting in a 20% increase in productivity and 40% increase in on-time service rate
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to supply chain, finance and quality to increase KPIs performance
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
Manufacturing Manager
Unmas Uno Bakery Products
Ankara, Ankara
04.2018 - 05.2021
- Managed a team of 4 shift leaders and 250+ employees within 6 production lines in a high-automated factory
- Implemented continuous improvement principles in each line and reducing cost and increasing output
- Strong collaboration with investment and R&D teams to install new lines, equipment and new products
- Applied lean principles to improve workflow and quality and reduce waste.
- Managed budget planning and forecasting activities for the manufacturing department, ensuring alignment with corporate financial goals while maintaining operational excellence.
Education
Master's Degree - Engineering Management
Sakarya University
Sakarya 01.2008 - 03.2010
Bachelor Degree - Food Engineering
Pamukkale Unıversity
Denizli, 20 01.2001 - 07.2006
Skills
Data-driven strategic planning
Project Management
Supply Chain Optimization
Critical thinking skills
Excellent communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Proactive and self-motivated
Safety Management
Certification
Project Management
Timeline
Project Management
10-2024
Business Administrator
Mediterm Medical
04.2024 - Current
Country Operations Manager
EssilorLuxottica
05.2021 - 04.2024
Production Manager
Wellspect Healthcare
11.2020 - 10.2023
Manufacturing Manager
Unmas Uno Bakery Products
04.2018 - 05.2021
Master's Degree - Engineering Management
Sakarya University
01.2008 - 03.2010
Bachelor Degree - Food Engineering
Pamukkale Unıversity
01.2001 - 07.2006