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CEREN TULUK GÖKÇEDAĞ
East Europe EHS Sr. Manager
Gaziantep,TURKEY
Summary
Effectively communicate at ease with people of all levels under multi-cultural environment. Extremely energetic, enthusiastic and outgoing, capable of meeting all deadlines. Quick learner and adapt at any business environment. Possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills and get along well within a team. Strong engagement, stakeholder management, prioritization and organizational skills.
Forward-thinking Senior Manager adept at managing teams with 11 dotted reports to accomplish challenging objectives. Imparts clear vision to guide cohesive, high-performing teams.
Versatile Senior Manager specializing in EHS and skilled at planning, implementing and overseeing key improvements to drive business growth and efficiency. History of cultivating an open culture with free exchange of information. Pursuing new professional challenges with a growth-oriented mindset.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
Work History
East Europe EHS Sr Manager
PepsiCo
Gaziantep, Gaziantep
06.2021 - Current
- Lead EHS Strategy across multiple countries, managing EHS team and close collaboration with function leads.
- Rolled out BU wide GEHSMS Program, Driver Management Program, improving reporting and reducing both recordable injuries and vehicle collisions
- Designed and implemented culture-driven EHS campaigns, enhancing engagement across East Europe
- Launched simplification initiatives, improving dashboard usage and compliance tracking by myEHS.
- Led EHS Connects/Town-halls, recognition programs and knowledge sharing events with 80+ participants.
- Supported GEHSMS External and Internal Audits with 92% GEHSMS Compliance
- Established strong relationships with EHS Team and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
- Implemented and developed EHS/GEHSMS standards, policies and procedures.
- Held monthly meetings to review Big Rocks/AOP and workshops to drive successful business.
- Collaborated closely with peers from other departments to drive organizational success jointly as one cohesive unit.
Turkey & Israel BU EHS Lead
PepsiCo
06.2017 - 06.2021
- Setting short and long-term strategic direction, site/functions EHS priorities, and assign resources.
- Providing support to overall EHS functions to ensure compliance with PepsiCo and legal guidelines/standards
- Coaching business leaders on development of robust action plans to improve EHS performance and to implement strategy moving forward Delivering results on an established and standardized metrics/dashboard to measure the EHS performance of the sites/functions including a robust assessment / audit process to demonstrate compliance with all laws and regulations as well as the EHS Management System
- Setting to site/function performance targets, coach, and lead employees.
- Ensuring operational EHS performance through comprehensive delineation of health & safety and environmental requirements, active and visible leadership, and effective coaching to assure employee engagement.
- Elevating EHS culture through employee engagement, mentoring and coaching, assuring effective and efficient resources (people and capital
Tarsus Site EHS Manager
PepsiCo
Mersin, Turkey
09.2007 - 06.2017
- Developed emergency response plans and coordinated drills, significantly improving preparedness for potential incidents.
- Secured necessary permits for company operations by accurately preparing applications detailing compliance with applicable regulations.
- Conducted thorough incident investigations to determine root causes and implement corrective actions, preventing recurrence of similar events.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and emerging EHS trends, adapting company policies as necessary to maintain a high standard of safety.
- Managed hazardous waste disposal programs, ensuring proper handling and minimizing environmental impact.
- Coordinated audits to ensure adherence to established regulations while identifying areas for improvement within EHS processes.
- Establish GEHSMS standards in the plant operation. Ensure ISO14001 EMS (Environmental Management System) and OSHA 18001 H&S compliance
- Lead and direct Environment and Occupational Health & Safety functions in plant which Fixed Asset Value is 319 MM TL
- Assimilation of the policy and procedures issued by the PepsiCo EHS Division.
- Managing the preparation of all reports including cost, efficiency, scorecard, etc.
- Enhanced employee safety awareness by conducting regular training sessions and workshops.
- Reduced workplace accidents through proactive risk assessments and hazard identification initiatives.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in EHS processes.
- Promoted a culture of safety throughout the organization by consistently emphasizing its importance during meetings, trainings, and daily operations.
Research Assistant
ÇUKUROVA UNIVERSITY
Adana, Turkey
09.2004 - 09.2007
- Managed the development, design and construction of energy conservation projects to ensure acceptability of budgets and time lines, conformance to federal and state laws or adherence to approved specifications.
- Produced biogas from organic materials in order to generate energy to use it for industries for recycling wastes-
- Created plans for solar energy system development, monitoring and evaluation activities.
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Sustainability
Çukurova University
Adana, 01 01.2004 - 01.2007
Master of Science - Environmental Sustainability
Flensburg University
Flensburg -Germany 01.2006 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering
Çukurova University
Adana 01.2000 - 01.2004
High School Diploma -
ATO Anatolian
Adana, 01 01.1993 - 01.2000
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Advanced English communication skills
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Stakeholder engagement and people management
- Employee talent development
- Goal-oriented planning
- Strong communication
- Agile problem solving
Certification
NEBOSH Environmental Certification, 2015
Interests
Accomplishments
- Graduation with First-class honours from University, 2004
- Circle of Champions, 2011
- Chairman’s Award, 2014
- Chairman’s Award, 2016
- Best Improved EHS Site Award, 2012
- Best EHS Site Award, 2017, 2020
Timeline
East Europe EHS Sr Manager
PepsiCo
06.2021 - Current
Integrated Management System Internal Auditor
04-2020
Turkey & Israel BU EHS Lead
PepsiCo
06.2017 - 06.2021
NEBOSH Environmental Certification, 2015
09-2015
NEBOSH Health & Safety Certification, 2015
09-2015
GEHSMS Auditor
06-2013
Environmental Specialist Certification, 2011
04-2011
B Class Legal Health & Safety Specialist Certification, 2011
02-2011
Environmental Sustainability Master Program, 2007
12-2007
Tarsus Site EHS Manager
PepsiCo
09.2007 - 06.2017
Master of Science - Environmental Sustainability
Flensburg University
01.2006 - 01.2006
Research Assistant
ÇUKUROVA UNIVERSITY
09.2004 - 09.2007
Master of Science - Environmental Sustainability
Çukurova University
01.2004 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering
Çukurova University
01.2000 - 01.2004
High School Diploma -
ATO Anatolian
01.1993 - 01.2000