Serdar Türkmen
Food Engineer / MBA / Plant Director / Procurement Director
Izmir
Summary
Results-driven senior executive with 27 years of experience in the dairy industry. Expertise in Plant Operations including Production, R&D, Quality Management, Maintenance, Procurement, and CAPEX project execution.
Proficient in Lean Six Sigma methodologies, Cost Reduction strategies, KPI systems, and SAP ERP with over 25 years of active use. Analytical in operational data analysis and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with KPI targets to drive productivity, financial performance, and customer satisfaction.
Skilled in budget management, P&L analysis, and strategic planning. Strong leadership and coaching abilities focused on team development, succession planning, and fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.
Known for establishing and executing production priorities that optimize workforce efficiency and equipment utilization while upholding high standards in safety and quality.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Director
Pınar Süt Mam. San. A.Ş.
11.2024 - Current
- Managing entire plant operations incl. production, Maintenance, Quality, Warehouse, and Investments.
- Managing 300+ SKUs, 9 product groups, and $500M+ annual turnover. (All Dairy Products, Beverages, Sauces)
- Leading 6 managers and 800+ staff across production lines.
- Strong work coordination and mutual project implementation with Human Resources, Finance&Budgeting, R&D Center
- Established metrics-driven performance management systems that encouraged accountability and fostered a high-performance work environment.
- Developed strategic plans to optimize resources, drive cost savings, and achieve operational excellence in the facility.
- Managing CAPEX and OPEX Budgeting and Investment Projects.
Procurement, Investments and Direct Sales Director
Pınar Süt Mam. San. A.Ş.
05.2019 - 10.2024
- Led Planning and Procurement of raw milk (incl. Logistics), raw materials, ingredients, packaging and technical materials (~$400M annually).
- Managed All Procurement Process with 1,000+ suppliers and 10,000+ items.
- Responsible for contract manufacturing projects
- Responsible for Direct Channel Sales and Business Development ($10M annually).
- Managed Project and Investments of all 3 Plants of Company
Plant Director
Pınar Süt Mam. San. A.Ş.
06.2012 - 04.2019
Production Manager&Team Leader
Pınar Süt Mam. San. A.Ş.
03.1998 - 05.2012
- Responsible for all Dairy, Beverages and Sauces Production
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Yasar University
Izmir, Turkey 04.2001 -
MBA - Business Management
Sabancı University
Istanbul, Turkey 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Food Engineering
Ege University
Izmir, Turkey 04.2001 -
Skills
- Head of Cost Saving Teams of Company
- P&L Analysis based Cost Management and Savings
- Taking Effective Role in Strategic Planning and Budgeting Process
- CAPEX Projects Management
- Lean Six Sigma Applications
- KPI - Performance Management Systems
- SAP R/3 & SAP S/4HANA
- FSSC 22000 & HACCP Food Safety Management
- ISO Quality Management Systems
Timeline
Plant Director
Pınar Süt Mam. San. A.Ş.
11.2024 - Current
Procurement, Investments and Direct Sales Director
Pınar Süt Mam. San. A.Ş.
05.2019 - 10.2024
Plant Director
Pınar Süt Mam. San. A.Ş.
06.2012 - 04.2019
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Yasar University
04.2001 -
MBA - Business Management
Sabancı University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Food Engineering
Ege University
04.2001 -
Production Manager&Team Leader
Pınar Süt Mam. San. A.Ş.
03.1998 - 05.2012