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Erman Kumaru

Production Manager
Bursa
Erman Kumaru

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record of managing over 40+ production lines and spearheading the integration of Industry 4.0 technologies. Expertise in production management, combined with a strong ability to foster team motivation, drives significant improvements and consistently achieves key performance indicators. Passionate about leveraging technical knowledge and creative problem-solving to enhance manufacturing processes and support business development initiatives. Results-driven production leader with extensive experience in developing and implementing proactive solutions that reduce costs, improve efficiency, and elevate customer satisfaction within the manufacturing industry.

Overview

16
years of professional experience

Work History

Teknorot Otomotiv . San Ve Tic. A.Ş

Production Manager (Wishbone)
05.2025 - Current

Job overview

• Lead production operations comprising 25 Stamping Press, 14 robotic welding lines, and 4 assembly lines, ensuring optimal utilization and output efficiency. Up to 3000Kpcs/month production capacity

• Oversee a team of operators, supervisors, and engineers, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence. (7+ white collars, 9+ grey collars 250+ blue collars)

• Monitor key performance indicators such as OEE, scrap rate, direct labor and downtime.

• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards, as well as occupational safety regulations.

  • Trained and mentored staff on best practices and safety protocols.
  • Managed inventory levels to align with production needs and minimize costs.
  • Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.

Valeo Otomotiv . San ve Tic. A.Ş

Production Manager (Machining)
05.2023 - 05.2025

Job overview

  • Responsible of production activities (in term of safety, quality, cost, delay, motivation) of production area, in terms of targets achievement and result improvement
  • Coached and motivated team members by providing appropriate training and growth opportunities.
  • Manage team worker as 5+ white collars, 110+ blue collars
  • Responsible of 20+ production lines (vast majority with robotics) up to 500Kpcs/month production capacity
  • Developed innovative solutions to complex problems encountered during daily operations.
  • Increased production and assets capacity, minimizing costs and maintaining quality standards.
  • Maintained compliance with government regulations regarding workplace safety, environmental standards, hazardous materials handling.

Valeo Otomotiv . San ve Tic. A.Ş

Method and Process Department- Industrial Process Expert
09.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Implemented continuous improvement strategies to streamline workflows and reduce costs associated with production.
  • Provided technical expertise in troubleshooting and resolving complex issues related to process equipment.
  • Documented best practices for various processes within the organization.
  • Surveying new technologies about new project and preparing specification according to project needed
  • Taking offers belong to investment, providing technical communication with domestic and international supplier, creating budget with investment system, managing to all acceptance and implementation activity from design phase to FDPR phase
  • Managing MTP and in the direction of capacity, deciding new investment and equipment according to customer demand
  • Supporting other plant that placed abroad in international group factory as mother and daughter plant
  • Preparing LLC (lesson learning card) and standard raise, sharing these document international platform for giving experiences to other plants
  • Streamlined process workflows to enhance operational efficiency and reduce cycle times.
  • Developed and implemented training modules for staff on best practices and process optimization.
  • Conducted root cause analysis to identify process bottlenecks and recommend improvements.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on process changes and updates.

Valeo Otomotiv . San ve Tic. A.Ş

Method and Process Department - Method Process Engineer
10.2013 - 08.2019

Job overview

  • Following equipment or assembly lines development with supplier
  • Implemented lean manufacturing principles throughout the production environment.
  • Designed and developed new processes for improved product quality control.
  • Increasing efficiency of line and equipment
  • Managing SMED, Kaizen, 5S, Hoshin, Erim,FMEA workshop
  • Cost savings opportunities through process improvements initiatives (Best practice example: 12 headcount & +30% production output with conceptual stamping project adaptation)
  • Reviewed production schedules, engineering specifications, orders and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities.
  • Managing problems during trail or FDPR process with using PDCA method
  • Led process optimization initiatives to enhance production efficiency and reduce waste.
  • Implemented advanced manufacturing techniques to improve product quality and consistency.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and execute process improvement strategies.
  • Conducted root cause analysis to identify and resolve production issues effectively.

Beyçelik-Gestamp Otomotiv . San ve Tic. A.Ş

Chief of Tool Manufacturing
11.2009 - 10.2013

Job overview

  • Perform assembly and try out process of sheet metal tools for abroad project
  • Lead team as planning, coordinating and managing
  • Perform FDPR process in customer plant at abroad
  • Plan machine and equipment, if need new investment, presenting to managing
  • Perform communication with customer as technical issues.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Education

Dumlupınar University
Kütahya, Turkey

Bachelor's degree from Mechanical Engineer
12.2019

Anadolu University
Eskişehir, Turkey

Bachelor's degree from Business
05.2014

Anadolu University
Eskişehir, Turkey

Associate degree from Foreign Business
09.2011

Gazi University
Ankara

Bachelor's degree from Teacher of Tooling
06.2007

Demirtaşpaşa Anatolian Technical High School
Bursa

High School from Machine Education
01.2006

Skills

Production Line Management

References

References available upon request

Affiliations

  • CMSE (Certified Machinery Safety Expert), Pilz Türkiye-Tuv Nord, 04/23
  • DLS (Dynamic Leadership Skills), Dynargie, 12/19
  • KMS (Key Management Skills), Dynargie, 10/19
  • KCS (Key Communication Skills), Dynargie, 12/19
  • Triz Training, MESS, 11/18
  • ISO Geometric Tolerance Training, NYC Danışmanlık, 10/18
  • PLC Training -SIMATIC S7, Siemens, 10/16
  • Press Setup Training (SMED), Tofas Academy, 10/16
  • Hydraulics System Training, Rexroth, 11/14
  • ISO 50001 Energy Management, 11/14
  • FMEA Training, TUV Rheinland, 12/13

Timeline

Production Manager (Wishbone)

Teknorot Otomotiv . San Ve Tic. A.Ş
05.2025 - Current

Production Manager (Machining)

Valeo Otomotiv . San ve Tic. A.Ş
05.2023 - 05.2025

Method and Process Department- Industrial Process Expert

Valeo Otomotiv . San ve Tic. A.Ş
09.2019 - Current

Method and Process Department - Method Process Engineer

Valeo Otomotiv . San ve Tic. A.Ş
10.2013 - 08.2019

Chief of Tool Manufacturing

Beyçelik-Gestamp Otomotiv . San ve Tic. A.Ş
11.2009 - 10.2013

Dumlupınar University

Bachelor's degree from Mechanical Engineer

Anadolu University

Bachelor's degree from Business

Anadolu University

Associate degree from Foreign Business

Gazi University

Bachelor's degree from Teacher of Tooling

Demirtaşpaşa Anatolian Technical High School

High School from Machine Education
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