Mertcan KöSE
Maintenance Manager
Izmir,35
Summary
Results-driven Maintenance & Operations Excellence Leader with extensive experience in the FMCG and Manufacturing industries. Proven expertise in maintenance planning, operational excellence, team leadership, and process optimization. Adept at implementing predictive and preventive maintenance strategies to maximize equipment efficiency and minimize downtime. Passionate about continuous improvement, team development, and digital transformation in industrial operations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Maintenance Manager
Kraft Heinz
Susurluk
11.2023 - Current
- Define and implement the maintenance strategy aligned with business goals.
- Manage a maintenance team of 22 (2 white-collar, 20 blue-collar employees).
- Lead PM Pillar implementation for the Turkey factory.
- Optimize maintenance budget ($2M) and implement cost-reduction strategies.
- Develop and execute digital maintenance systems (SAP, BOS, MPS, MCM).
- Coach and train the team in SAP Maintenance Module & PM methodologies.
- Lead CAPEX and quality improvement projects.
Maintenance Lead
Philip Morris International
Izmir
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Led scheduled maintenance planning & execution for production lines.
- Managed backlog work orders and optimized spare parts inventory.
- Conducted FMEA & RCA to eliminate chronic failures and enhance reliability.
- Developed and reviewed annual maintenance plans aligned with production needs.
Process Lead
Philip Morris International
Izmir
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Controlled production process parameters, ensuring compliance with global standards.
- Led cost reduction initiatives to improve efficiency and minimize downtime.
- Established Centerline (CL) targets and changeover standards.
- Implemented problem-solving methodologies (6W2H, IPS, UPS) to drive operational excellence.
Technical Specialist
Philip Morris International
Izmir
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Led Maintenance Planning & Scheduling (MP&S) activities for plant equipment.
- Developed and optimized predictive maintenance strategies.
- Supported Breakdown Elimination (BDE) initiatives, ensuring minimum downtime.
Utilities and Maintenance Engineer
Maxion Wheels
Manisa
04.2019 - 01.2020
- Managed predictive maintenance activities and root cause analysis.
- Supervised third-party maintenance contractors, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Maintenance Engineer
Unilever
Konya
10.2018 - 04.2019
- Led the preventive maintenance strategy to improve plant uptime.
- Managed maintenance KPI tracking (downtime, cost, safety, efficiency).
Maintenance Engineer
Eti Food Company
Eskisehir
11.2015 - 10.2018
- Managed Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) projects to enhance equipment efficiency.
- Implemented TPM methodologies, improving MTTR and MTBF metrics.
- Led Kaizen projects, reducing losses and improving productivity.
- Supervised a maintenance team of 35 and optimized spare parts management.
Maintenance Engineer
Eti Machinery
Eskisehir
02.2015 - 09.2015
- Developed and implemented equipment lubrication, cleaning, and maintenance plans.
Education
Fatih Anatolian HS -
01.2005 - 01.2009
Bachelor - Mechanical Eng.
01.2009 - 01.2014
Skills
Project management
Self-motivated
Team leadership
Debugging proficiency
Interpersonal and written communication
Extremely organized
Quick Learner
Skilled in SAP and Boysweb
Skilled in MS Office and PowerBI
Expertise in public management
Expertise in process planning
Predictive maintenance
Asset management
Preventive Maintenance
Inventory replenishment
Safety protocols
HVAC systems
Energy management
Contractor management
Spare parts inventory
Equipment troubleshooting
Computerized maintenance management system
Facilities management
Equipment inspection
Work order management
Lockout and tagout procedures
Budget management
Cost control
Teamwork and collaboration
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Maintenance Manager - Kraft Heinz
11.2023 - Current
Maintenance Lead - Philip Morris International
08.2022 - 11.2023
Process Lead - Philip Morris International
08.2020 - 08.2022
Technical Specialist - Philip Morris International
01.2020 - 08.2020
Utilities and Maintenance Engineer - Maxion Wheels
04.2019 - 01.2020
Maintenance Engineer - Unilever
10.2018 - 04.2019
Maintenance Engineer - Eti Food Company
11.2015 - 10.2018
Maintenance Engineer - Eti Machinery
02.2015 - 09.2015
Eskişehir Osmangazi University - Bachelor, Mechanical Eng.
01.2009 - 01.2014
Fatih Anatolian HS - Fatih Anatolian HS,
01.2005 - 01.2009