HAZAL DUYGU YILDIZ
CO-FOUNDER / INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER
Istanbul
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record, excelling in operations launch and continuous improvement. Spearheaded projects that enhanced productivity by 6% and re-acquired Ford Q1 certification. Skilled in Kaizen leadership and SAP, driving significant process enhancements while fostering team collaboration and problem-solving.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Co-Founder
Fabrada Sanayi Ve Ticaret Ltd Şti
Istanbul, Istanbul
09.2021 - Current
- Launched production of automotive interior upholstery fabrics - knitted double flat headliner, brushed headliner
- Grew the team from 0 to a solid group of 23 people talented manufacturing headcounts
- Ensured operational readiness in terms of process, people, machine, material, environment and working conditions
- Standardized processes of flat knitting, flame lamination and finishing units
- Established manufacturing operations from 0 to 3 shifts
Customer Quality Manager
Nobel Automotive
09.2019 - 02.2021
- Re-acquisition of suspended Ford Q1 certification to the plant
- Gained 6-Sigma Lean Green Belt from Ford and led 6-sigma project
- Decreased %60 of customer complaints by collaborating cross-functional teams with process improvement and implementing necessary changes
- Achieved VDA 6.3 readiness
Industrial Engineering and NYS Manager
Yazaki Automotive
11.2016 - 03.2018
- Achieved launch of transfer projects - 560A Toyota C-HR Engineroom, Engine, IP, Door, Floor Lines from YOT-K
- Achieved launch of new projects - 290B Toyota New Corolla all lines
- Toyota Ohbeya Leader for 560A Transfer Projects
- Increased plant productivity by 6% in mass production
- Achieved OEE 50% at SOP in P1 +8 weeks learning curve in P3
- Implemented a new line concept for pregnant ladies- Best Practice
- Head responsible for Kaizen & Yokoten activities - TPS Lean Principles
Production Department Leader
Yazaki Wiring Technologies
06.2015 - 10.2016
- Achieved successful launch of B-SUV Jeep Renegade from Yazaki Tunusia - Floor & IP Lines
- Implemented Heijunka for Fiat Doblo Floor Line
- People management: +600 operators in 3 shifts
- First ISO14001 certification on site
- WCM Award in Fiat Lines - FI Pillar
Industrial Engineer P1-P2
Yazaki Automotive
07.2014 - 06.2015
- Conducted time studies for cutting processes, optimizing workstations with REBA analysis and reducing cutting cycle times by increasing OEE
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives, SMED studies, identifying inefficiencies in existing systems and processes by NPT analysis
- Optimized production processes by implementing lean manufacturing techniques, Muda analysis, Spaghetti analysis, VSM, SWCS
- Used SAP MM Module to create orders for wire cutting machines
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Southern Illinois University - İTÜ
Edwardsville - Istanbul 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Deutsche Schule - Alman Lisesi
Istanbul 04.2001 -
Skills
Toyota Production System
Operations Launch
Continuous Improvement
Problem Solving
Kaizen Leadership
OEE
SAP
WCM
6-Sigma
Leadership
Business Development
Timeline
Co-Founder
Fabrada Sanayi Ve Ticaret Ltd Şti
09.2021 - Current
Customer Quality Manager
Nobel Automotive
09.2019 - 02.2021
Industrial Engineering and NYS Manager
Yazaki Automotive
11.2016 - 03.2018
Production Department Leader
Yazaki Wiring Technologies
06.2015 - 10.2016
Industrial Engineer P1-P2
Yazaki Automotive
07.2014 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Southern Illinois University - İTÜ
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Deutsche Schule - Alman Lisesi
04.2001 -