Can Erol
Food Safety I Inspection Services I R&D
Mersin,Turkey
Summary
Can Erol is an experienced Food Engineer with over 15 years of expertise in production and quality processes across various sectors, including dairy, meat, ready meals, dried products, fruit drinks, and healthy snacks. He has led projects in large-scale companies focused on new product development, production line improvements, quality system implementation, reducing customer complaints, increasing capacity, and optimizing costs. Skilled in strategic production planning, process improvement, and quality assurance, he drives operational efficiency and product innovation. Can Erol is adept at managing cross-functional teams and complex projects, with a strong commitment to continuous improvement and excellence in food manufacturing. Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs, and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Founder, Food Engineer
MGM Danışmanlık
Mersin, Turkey
11.2023 - Current
- Management of Food Safety & Audit & R&D.
- Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
- Established a successful business path by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.
- Implemented efficient operational processes to optimize quality, productivity and technical resource allocation.
- Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
- Developed strong partnerships with key industry players, contributing to an increased market presence.
General Manager
Anamour Natural
Mersin, Turkey
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Dried Fruit Production and Value added Supply Chain
- 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.
Sales & Operational Manager
GALAB Turkey Laboratory Services
Mersin, Turkey
08.2019 - Current
- Sales Organisation in Turkey.
- Sampling service in food businesses (especially Mersin region)
- Surveillance and Inspection service in food Supply Chain processes
- In Supply Chain processes, Food Analysis and being solution partner global trade.
Production Chief
AEP Anadolu Etap Penkon Food and Agriculture Products Industry and Trade Inc.
Mersin, Turkey
02.2015 - 02.2018
- Company Overview: Anadolu Etap was established by Anadolu Group, Özgörkey Holding and the Brazilian Cutrale Group in 2009, and continues to operate with the strategy of becoming Turkey's largest fruit grower and fruit juice supplier. Anadolu Etap becomes an international player in the market by exporting 50% of total processed fruits to US, Latin America and Japan and especially Europe.
Production Engineer (Ice Cream)
Kahve Dünyası (Altınkılıçlar Coffee Cocoa Products LLC)
İstanbul, Turkey
02.2012 - 09.2014
- Company Overview: The flavors of Kahve Dünyası are produced in the plant in Istanbul's Kemerburgaz district. Starting its operations in 2011 on an area of 3000 m², the plant carries on its operations in three sections: ice cream, bakery (flour) products and bakery. All kinds of bakery products sold in Kahve Dünyası are produced at this factory and sent immediately to the stores.
Production Engineer
Yörsan Food Products
Balıkesir, Turkey
06.2010 - 02.2012
- Company Overview: Yörsan's history starts with the foundation of the food trading company Yörükler Gıda Ltd, in 1964. Yörsan has a wide range of products of over 200 SKUs in dairy products category. A perfect combination of traditional cheese flavor and regional taste is being presented to consumers all over Turkey and to the consumers of more than 20 different countries in the world (USA, Japan, Singapore, UAE, Cyprus and various CIS and Middle Eastern countries). Integrated milk and dairy factory in Susurluk was put into service as one of the largest and sophisticated dairy plant of Turkey in 2002. Yörsan has the widest range of products among all Turkish manufacturers in cheese category. The Abraaj Group acquires majority stake of Yörsan Group in 2014.
Process Sales Engineer
Gemak Food Industrial Machines JSC
Ankara, Turkey
09.2006 - 02.2009
- Company Overview: Gemak has been specialized in establishing turn-key plants for dairy, food, chemical, and pharmaceutical plants with designing, engineering, stainless steel production, installation, automation, assembly, and aftersales facilities since 1986. Gemak has a state-of-the-art production facility covering an area of 23,000m2 and Research, Development and Technology center located in the industrial region of Ankara. It serves modern, hygienic, automatic and technological plants to its customers.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Food Engineering
Ege University
01.2001 - 1 2007
Skills
Strategic Planning and Innovative Perspective
Business Development / Revenue Growth
Process / Product Improvement
Team Leadership / Team Management
Analysis and Presentation
Websites
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 04/04/82
- Marital Status: Married - 3 Child
Training
- 2017, Communication and Feed Back - Coaching Group
- 2017, CIP Techniques and Technologies - Ecolab
- 2017, Enzyme Technologies - DSM
- 2014, Health and Safety Environment (120 Hours)
- 2009, Italian Language Training - Italian Institute Course, Ankara (Level 2)
- 2007, English Language Training - American Culture English Course, Izmir (Level 12)
- 2004, Supercritical Fluid Extraction Technology and Its Uses in Food Industry
- 2004, The Politics and Process of Conserving of Energy in Industry
Citizenship
Republic of Turkey
Timeline
Founder, Food Engineer
MGM Danışmanlık
11.2023 - Current
General Manager
Anamour Natural
08.2023 - 08.2024
Sales & Operational Manager
GALAB Turkey Laboratory Services
08.2019 - Current
Production Chief
AEP Anadolu Etap Penkon Food and Agriculture Products Industry and Trade Inc.
02.2015 - 02.2018
Production Engineer (Ice Cream)
Kahve Dünyası (Altınkılıçlar Coffee Cocoa Products LLC)
02.2012 - 09.2014
Production Engineer
Yörsan Food Products
06.2010 - 02.2012
Process Sales Engineer
Gemak Food Industrial Machines JSC
09.2006 - 02.2009
Bachelor's Degree - Food Engineering
Ege University
01.2001 - 1 2007