Ertan ÜSTÜN
Supply Chain Director
Başiskele,41
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven executive with 20 years of progressive leadership experience across end-to-end supply chain, manufacturing, operations, and strategic planning within multinational environments. Proven track record in leading large-scale transformation projects, optimizing global supply networks, and delivering sustainable value through operational excellence and cross-functional leadership. Trusted business partner with a strong ability to align operational execution with corporate strategy and drive long-term growth. Known for building high-performing teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and leading with integrity, agility, and a customer-centric mindset. Leveraging deep functional expertise and broad business acumen to shape and execute vision, lead enterprise-wide initiatives, and build resilient, future-ready organizations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Supply Chain & Operations Director
Anadolu Etap (CCI - Coca Cola İçecek)
02.2023 - Current
- Accountable for end-to-end supply chain operations encompassing three manufacturing facilities, four warehouses, logistics and export functions, procurement, planning, quality assurance, HSE, and R&D, leading a cross-functional team of over 500 professionals.
- Oversees the entire value chain—from procurement to customer delivery—through close coordination with HR, legal, sales, finance, IT, and other support functions to ensure seamless operations and alignment with business goals.
- Partners with the CEO and business team to define and execute the company’s vision, long-term strategy, and operational roadmap, ensuring sustainable organizational growth.
- Translates strategic objectives into actionable plans, leading enterprise-wide performance management, goal setting, and annual operational planning initiatives.
- Ensures full compliance with all relevant international and local regulations, proactively managing risk and taking corrective action as required.
- Oversees capital investments and operational expenditures to meet investor expectations regarding growth, profitability, and efficiency.
- Develops and nurtures strong relationships with key customers, partners, and stakeholders to drive strategic collaborations and long-term business value.
- Leads organizational effectivenes, fostering an inclusive and performance-driven culture that empowers teams and aligns with corporate objectives.
Site Manager (Plant Director), Member of Board
AkzoNobel – Marshall Decorative Paints
03.2019 - 02.2023
- Accountable for manufacturing site operations at the Dilovası Decorative Paints facility of AkzoNobel, overseeing Production Units, Production Planning, Raw Material Warehouses, HSE&S and Process Safety, Engineering & Maintenance, Quality, and Continuous Improvement, in collaboration with Finance, HR, and Procurement through a business partnering model.
- A member of EMEA / Cluster Operations and Integrated Supply Chain Management Team as the representative of Turkey Decorative Paints operations leadership
- Responsible for Supply Chain – Operations Budget, Managing Fixed Manufacturing Cost, Variable Manufacturing Cost (Material Efficiency) and Site Capex Budgets
- Ensure the business demand production volume is met and delivered with right cost, high quality and with a non-negotiable safety understanding
- Plan mid&long term horizon for plant capacity utilization and stock management with central planning managers
- Recruiting & Leading and Motivating of high-performing Operations Team, Measure and Ensure Higher Level Employee Engagement in DECO Turkey Operations
- Ensure Company Strategies, Plans and Procedures are applied in all operation areas, Lead & Coach related Change Management Projects accordingly
- Update and deliver Site Master Plan (3-5 years strategic business plan) considering operations realities, business requirements and Global Integrated Supply Chain strategic agenda
- Ensure AkzoNobel Leading Performance System (ALPS) modules deployed & embedded and related Continuous Improvement activities are applied across all plant operations
- Provide training and coaching plans to the team for Lean Six Sigma & Improvement Projects with the support of Global Center of Expertise team
Production Units Manager
AkzoNobel – Marshall Decorative Paints
10.2014 - 03.2019
- Managing Production including sections of DECO Production, RM Warehouses and Production Scheduling
- Commitment of annual / seasonal capacity of plant with Central Planning Team, Optimize capacity utilization and short term production scheduling
- Ensure People and Process Safety via Leading AkzoNobel BBS, HSE SAQ, Risk Assessments and PSM Safety Management Tools
- Manage and achieve defined plant performance metrics under Service, Cost, Quality, Safety and People
Production and Engineering Chief
Hyundai Assan Automotive Co.
01.2010 - 10.2014
- Manage Production of Relevant Manufacturing Group – Powertrain Assembly Lines
- Supervising 200+ Blue Collar Employee with 10 Direct Report as Production Leaders and Process Engineers
- Ensure Achievement of Key Performance Evaluation items of relevant production group (Cost Saving, Efficiency, Quality, Suggestions, Safety, 5S, Training, Scrap Amount, Line Balance)
- Definition of assembly tools, machinery and equipment, layout requirements and Install & qualify these machines/equipment’s into production line
- Take over new models from Hyundai Korea R&D center and carry it out to Kocaeli Plant assembly shop
- Supervise and follow the designing and application of production documentation such as Process sheet, Work Standard, Part ID, Process Flow Diagram, PFMEA, Process Control Plan etc
Project Leader, Temporary Assisgnment
Hyundai Motor Company Ulsan Plant
02.2012 - 06.2012
- A member of Global Hyundai Motor Company Project : Digital Shopfloor Management System
- Contribute to the shopfloor related technical aspects of the project for a global digital performance system implementation
- Develop new systems and steering of pilot implementation on Kocaeli Plant
Production & Process Engineer
Hyundai Assan Automotive Co.
03.2007 - 01.2010
- Supervising to relevant production line and the team
- Coordinate investment projects, method studies and load balancing of work stations
- Follow new technologies and apply them into the production line for better productivity
- Prepare and revise production documentation and processes, follow engineering changes and train team members with the new updates
- Continuously improve production site and team for better quality, productivity and lower cost
New Projects Engineer
Goodyear Tires and Rubber Co.
07.2006 - 03.2007
- Responsible for managing and application of new projects within target, budget and schedule
- Preparing technical specification, schedule and budget plan
- Supervise and follow-up installation and start-up of the project on site
Education
MBA - Executive MBA
Sabancı University
04.2016 - 01.2017
Msc - Automotive Engineering
Kocaeli University
01.2009 - 01.2011
Bsc - Mechanical Engineering
Sakarya University
01.2000 - 01.2005
Executive Education
- INSEAD, 2025, Executive Presence & Influence
- INSEAD, 2024, M&A Strategies
- INSEAD, 2024, Business Strategy and Financial Performance
- INSEAD, 2023, Supply Chain Strategies for Business
- Columbia University – New York, 2017, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Business Negotiation
Certificates And Trainings
- Grow to Lead Program, AkzoNobel High Potentials Development Program, 2022
- Lean Six Sigma Expert Practitioner Certification Program, Amsterdam, AkzoNobel, 2019
- Media Spokesperson, AkzoNobel / Ogilvy Public Relations, 2018
- Change Leadership Trainer, AkzoNobel, 2018
- Helios - Large Scale Investment Project Management Program, Arnhem, AkzoNobel, 2017
- Lean Six Sigma Lead Practitioner Certification Program, Amsterdam, AkzoNobel, 2015
- Leadership Essentials Program, Amsterdam, AkzoNobel, 2015
- Critical Safety Leadership Program, Amsterdam, AkzoNobel, 2015
Military Obligation
Done-05/30/06
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: İstanbul
- Date of Birth: 05/24/82
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: T.C
- Driving License: B (2001)
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Supply Chain & Operations Director
Anadolu Etap (CCI - Coca Cola İçecek)
02.2023 - Current
Site Manager (Plant Director), Member of Board
AkzoNobel – Marshall Decorative Paints
03.2019 - 02.2023
MBA - Executive MBA
Sabancı University
04.2016 - 01.2017
Production Units Manager
AkzoNobel – Marshall Decorative Paints
10.2014 - 03.2019
Project Leader, Temporary Assisgnment
Hyundai Motor Company Ulsan Plant
02.2012 - 06.2012
Production and Engineering Chief
Hyundai Assan Automotive Co.
01.2010 - 10.2014
Msc - Automotive Engineering
Kocaeli University
01.2009 - 01.2011
Production & Process Engineer
Hyundai Assan Automotive Co.
03.2007 - 01.2010
New Projects Engineer
Goodyear Tires and Rubber Co.
07.2006 - 03.2007
Bsc - Mechanical Engineering
Sakarya University
01.2000 - 01.2005