Mesut Kaymaz
Chemical Engineer
Istanbul,Turkey
Summary
Team Leader experienced in directing activities of workgroups. Develops strategies, provides training, sets goals and obtains team feedback. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Big picture focus with excellence in communicating goals and vision to succeed. Problem solver, networker, and consensus builder. Organized Team Leader builds positive rapport, inspire trust and guide teams toward achievement of organizational goals. Strong facilitator adept at working cross-departmentally with co-management and top-level leadership. Excellent trainer and mentor.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Color R&D Team Leader
Dyo Paint Factory
Dilovası, Kocaeli
11.2013 - Current
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Developed team members'' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient work processes and regularly reviewing performance metrics.
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their leadership potential and advance in their careers.
- Evaluated team member performance against established objectives during regular reviews, offering praise for achievements or identifying areas requiring further development.
- Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Increased customer satisfaction ratings by closely monitoring service quality standards and addressing any issues promptly.
- Streamlined workflows for increased efficiency, reducing turnaround times for critical tasks.
- Coordinated resources effectively to meet project deadlines and achieve desired results.
- Promoted culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback from all organizational levels and implementing actionable changes.
- Assisted in recruitment to build team of top performers.
- Facilitated decision-making processes within group through open dialogue and consensus-building techniques.
- Coordinated cross-departmental meetings to streamline project execution, fostering collaborative work environment.
- Facilitated culture of continuous improvement, encouraging feedback and innovative solutions from all team members.
- Motivated team members to surpass their targets, recognizing and rewarding their achievements.
- Enhanced communication strategies, ensuring clear and timely information exchange within team and with clients.
- Achieved project milestones ahead of deadlines, coordinating effectively with stakeholders and managing resources efficiently.
- Developed risk management plans, minimizing potential project disruptions and ensuring timely delivery.
- Developed and executed training programs that significantly improved team skills and morale.
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
Production Engineer
Casati Paint
Gebze, Kocaeli
05.2012 - 10.2013
- Managed production schedules, ensuring timely delivery of products while maintaining high quality standards.
- Performed root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions.
- Provided technical support to troubleshoot equipment issues, minimizing downtime and maintaining production targets.
- Communicated with other team members to enhance process and performance.
- Created engineering documentation for manufacturing processes, equipment specifications and change notices.
- Improved production efficiency by developing and implementing new manufacturing processes.
- Increased production volume, optimizing equipment layouts for maximum efficiency.
- Trained team on best practices to optimize production and improve quality.
- Reduced equipment downtime by performing regular maintenance checks and addressing issues promptly.
Production Engineer
Keskin Chemicals
07.2011 - 04.2012
- Managed production schedules, ensuring timely delivery of products while maintaining high quality standards.
- Performed root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions.
- Provided technical support to troubleshoot equipment issues, minimizing downtime and maintaining production targets.
- Communicated with other team members to enhance process and performance.
- Created engineering documentation for manufacturing processes, equipment specifications and change notices.
- Improved production efficiency by developing and implementing new manufacturing processes.
- Trained team on best practices to optimize production and improve quality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering, Turkey
Gazi University
Ankara, Turkey 09.2005 - 08.2010
High School Diploma -
Yenikent Anatolian High School
Derince, Turkey 09.2002 - 06.2005
Skills
Team Supervision
Teamwork and Collaboration
Work Planning
Team motivation
Problem-Solving
Mentoring
Quality Improvement
Documentation And Reporting
People Management
Employee Evaluation
Leading Team Meetings
Performance Improvement
Work Planning and Prioritization
Analytical Thinking
Goal Setting
Client Support
Key Performance Indicators
Performance Evaluations
Overseeing Daily Activities
SMART goals
Flexible Schedule
Problem-solving abilities
Languages
Turkish
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Timeline
Color R&D Team Leader
Dyo Paint Factory
11.2013 - Current
Production Engineer
Casati Paint
05.2012 - 10.2013
Production Engineer
Keskin Chemicals
07.2011 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering, Turkey
Gazi University
09.2005 - 08.2010
High School Diploma -
Yenikent Anatolian High School
09.2002 - 06.2005