İsmail Duysal Orta
Mechanical Engineer
Başiskele/Kocaeli,59
Summary
Accomplished leader with extensive experience in operations and production management at KORDSA, adept at driving significant performance improvements and fostering agile transformations. Excelled in change management, predictive maintenance, and team management, enhancing operational efficiency and employee engagement. Proven track record in mentoring future leaders and achieving operational excellence with a focus on continuous improvement and complaint resolution.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
TCF Operations Group Manager
KORDSA
Izmit
08.2021 - 02.2025
- Led operations across three production plants, overseeing a 600-operator workforce in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
- Managed a comprehensive maintenance organization, consisting of 110 technicians, supervisors, and engineers, ensuring high equipment reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
- Supervised a construction team of two civil engineers, responsible for infrastructure projects and facility upgrades across all departments.
- Directed a local project team of 11 specialists, primarily focused on executing CAPEX investment projects while also leading smaller-scale process improvement initiatives.
- Oversaw a leadership team of seven direct reports, including three Production Managers, one Maintenance Manager, two Civil Engineers, and one Project Supervisor, ensuring seamless coordination across production, maintenance, and infrastructure projects.
- Strengthened labor union relations, fostering a collaborative work environment while ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Proactively managed crisis situations, swiftly resolving production disruptions, supply chain issues, and workforce challenges to maintain continuous operations.
- Monitored and optimized critical KPIs, including conversion costs, energy consumption per unit production, plant safety performance, team climate and engagement, operational efficiency, waste levels, product quality, customer complaints, and the execution of CAPEX and continuous improvement projects.
- Applied structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, TPM), identifying and eliminating bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and quality issues.
- Played a key role in mentoring and developing young managers and engineers, cultivating the next generation of technical and operational leaders.
- Acted as TCF Global Operations Network Leader, collaborating with site leaders worldwide to prioritize key initiatives, drive cross-site technical support, and ensure best practice sharing.
Tire Cord Fabric Production Manager
KORDSA
Izmit
12.2018 - 08.2021
- Led twisting and weaving operations across a 32,000 m² production area, managing three separate production buildings in a 24/7 continuous manufacturing environment.
- Directed a team of 12 white-collar employees and 300+ operators, ensuring efficient and disciplined production processes.
- Managed annual budgets, including expense and CAPEX budgets, optimizing cost structures while driving process improvements.
- Implemented Lean and TPM methodologies, enhancing efficiency, reducing waste, and improving operational discipline.
- Strengthened union relations, leading negotiations and maintaining a positive work environment.
- Developed and coached engineers and frontline supervisors, fostering leadership and technical expertise.
- Led strategic improvement projects, focusing on efficiency, waste reduction, energy consumption, and product quality.
Yarn Production Manager
Kordsa
Izmit
01.2014 - 12.2018
- Managed continuous polymerization and spinning operations, ensuring high efficiency and product quality.
- Led a workforce of 80 operators and 7 white-collar employees, overseeing production and maintenance activities.
- Optimized key performance indicators, including unit cost, efficiency, energy consumption, and process stability.
- Drove process improvements, implementing Six Sigma, Lean, and TPM strategies to enhance productivity.
- Led major investment projects, supporting plant expansion, commissioning, and start-up activities.
- Provided technical support to global sites, assisting in start-ups, process troubleshooting, and performance enhancements.
- Strengthened relations with labor union, ensuring smooth collaboration and workforce stability.
Yarn Operation & Process Engineer
Kordsa
Izmit
09.2010 - 01.2014
- Developed and controlled process standards, ensuring compliance with quality specifications.
- Analyzed and resolved process and quality issues, optimizing production stability.
- Led improvements in raw materials, packing materials, and process inputs to enhance product performance.
- Provided technical support to marketing and customers, developing product documentation and troubleshooting quality concerns.
- Collaborated with R&D and technology teams, driving new product and process development initiatives.
- Optimized manufacturing performance, driving improvements in efficiency, scrap reduction, OEE, and FTT.
- Implemented predictive and preventive maintenance plans, reducing downtime and increasing equipment reliability.
- Led FMEA studies and Six Sigma projects, enhancing process stability and product quality.
Design & Manufacturing Engineer
YUZ-KOR A.S.
Istanbul, Turkey
01.2009 - 07.2010
- Designed and developed custom sandblasting machines, managing end-to-end engineering and manufacturing processes.
- Prepared 3D models and technical drawings, optimizing design for production efficiency.
- Supervised the manufacturing team, overseeing production schedules, material procurement, and quality control.
- Led on-site installation and commissioning, ensuring seamless customer integration.
Mechanical Field Engineer
MET Muhendislik
Russia
02.2008 - 08.2008
- Supervised installation and piping works, ensuring compliance with project specifications.
- Coordinated with contractors and teams, resolving on-site technical challenges.
- Reported project progress, tracking milestones and ensuring timely execution.
Education
Corporate Transformations
Sabancı Üniversitesi
Istanbul, Turkey 04.2001 -
MBA - Executive MBA
Sabancı Üniversitesi
Istanbul 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi
Istanbul, Turkey 04.2001 -
Skills
Operations management
Performance improvement
Production management
Complaint handling
Meeting facilitation
Continuous improvement
Change Management
Process Improvement
Agile Framework
Team Management
Agile Transformation
Total Productive Maintenance
Predictive Maintenance
Certification
Change Practitioner
Timeline
Change Practitioner
05-2022
Scrum Master PSM1
05-2022
TCF Operations Group Manager
KORDSA
08.2021 - 02.2025
Tire Cord Fabric Production Manager
KORDSA
12.2018 - 08.2021
Six Sigma Green Belt
06-2014
Yarn Production Manager
Kordsa
01.2014 - 12.2018
Yarn Operation & Process Engineer
Kordsa
09.2010 - 01.2014
Design & Manufacturing Engineer
YUZ-KOR A.S.
01.2009 - 07.2010
Mechanical Field Engineer
MET Muhendislik
02.2008 - 08.2008
Corporate Transformations
Sabancı Üniversitesi
04.2001 -
MBA - Executive MBA
Sabancı Üniversitesi
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi
04.2001 -