Tayfun ESEN
Plant Manager
Istanbul
Summary
COO, Plant Manager, Factory Manager, Assistant Plant Manager, Production Manager, Planning Manager, Mechanical Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Supply Chain Management, Technical Support, Digitalization, Lean Six Sigma, Green Belt, Cement, Risk, Finance, International, English, SAP, Oracle Cloud Key User, Risk Analysis, Weekly and monthly Productivity Reports, Budgeting, Investment, Innovation, R&D.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
Kont Aluminum
Tekirdağ
8 2023 - 3 2024
- Kont Aluminum is a company that produces Monoblock Aluminum Aerosol Cans
- Optimized processes to maximize efficiency.
- Forecasted future production needs accurately, allowing for strategic decision-making regarding staffing levels, equipment investments, and inventory management.
- Joined the company as a partner of new company to be established for the Aluminum Tube Production investment that the company intended to make
- However, since the new investment decision was canceled after one of company's shareholders had left company than I decided to leave Kont Aluminum, as did not feel comfortable any longer.
Plant Manager
Perfektüp AŞ.
İstanbul
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Responsible for aluminum tube, laminated tube, production planning, Occupational health and Safety team, mechanical maintenance, electrical maintenance, general maintenance and workshop teams, with total of 12 white and 260 blue collar workers
- In addition, providing technical support and sharing know-how through visits to Bulgarian and Italian factories at certain periods
- Continued to provide technical support to Bulgarian factory with monthly visits
- Effective in increasing production than turned Bulgarian factory, which was even considered to be closed, into profitable factory with effective planning.
- Optimized processes to maximize efficiency.
- Forecasted future production needs accurately, allowing for strategic decision-making regarding staffing levels, equipment investments, and inventory management.
Aluminum Tube, Production & Production Planning Manager (Deputy Plant Manager)
Perfektüp AŞ.
İstanbul
08.2013 - 06.2022
- Responsible for a team consisting of 10 white collar and 160 blue collar workers
- Even Though the Factory Reached Maximum Production Capacity, Production was still Increased by 15% by Establishing a New Planning System and Perspective
- Completed 3 Six Sigma Project successfully and managed 3 green belt project as their champion.
- Improved inventory management practices, resulting in reduced waste and optimized stock levels.
- Reduced lead times for product deliveries through effective scheduling and resource allocation adjustments.
Aluminum Tube Production and Development Responsible
Perfektüp AŞ.
İstanbul
04.2011 - 08.2013
- Responsible for Daily production and developments.
- Managed supplier relationships, negotiating contracts and ensuring on-time delivery of raw materials for production needs.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives by participating in Lean Manufacturing projects and process improvements.
Bulgaria Facility Startup Manager & Consultant
Bulgaria Aluminum Tube Production Facility, Perfektup BG OOD.
Stara Zagora
05.2012 - 05.2013
- Establishment of Bulgaria Aluminum Tube Factory
- Establishing all production, purchasing, maintenance, quality, shipping and administrative activities from A to Z with multi-national white and blue collar teams within a period of 1 year and delivering them in a self-sufficient manner
- Providing technical support and sharing know-how through visits to Bulgaria Plant at certain periods.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Aluminum Tube Production Engineer
Perfektüp AŞ.
İstanbul
04.2009 - 04.2011
- Responsible for Lean Six Sigma, daily Production activities.
- Managed production schedules, ensuring timely delivery of products while maintaining high quality standards.
- Performed root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions.
- Created engineering documentation for manufacturing processes, equipment specifications and change notices.
Production Manager
GREIF Flexible Packaging
İstanbul
09.2005 - 04.2009
- Responsible of Whole Production including Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Purchasing etc
- And over 100 blue collar.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Reduced waste and material costs by optimizing resource allocation and inventory management.
Site Responsible Engineer
Ceta Makina Sanayi Tic. A.S.
İstanbul
09.1997 - 05.1999
- Responsible for 50+ blue collar and 3 technicians
- In this job, which started at very beginning of career, gained experience in many engineering-related jobs such as Machinery Manufacturing, Maintenance, Machinery Assembly and Operation in same period.
- Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
Education
Master of Science - International Banking & Finance
The University of Salford
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Istanbul University
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Trakya University
High School Diploma -
Buyukcekmece High School
Languages
Turkish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Skills
- Project Coordination
- Equipment Installation
- Plant and Warehouse Operations
- Mechanical Maintenance
- Engineering and Technology Systems
- Logistics Coordination
- Continuous Improvements
- Production Equipment Maintenance
- Total Quality Management
- Capacity Planning
- Production Planning
- ISO Compliance
- Work Delegation
- Performance Improvement
- Quality Assurance Authority
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Personal development programsCompany CultureWork Availability
monday
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wednesday
thursday
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saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Plant Manager
Perfektüp AŞ.
06.2022 - 08.2023
Aluminum Tube, Production & Production Planning Manager (Deputy Plant Manager)
Perfektüp AŞ.
08.2013 - 06.2022
Bulgaria Facility Startup Manager & Consultant
Bulgaria Aluminum Tube Production Facility, Perfektup BG OOD.
05.2012 - 05.2013
Aluminum Tube Production and Development Responsible
Perfektüp AŞ.
04.2011 - 08.2013
Aluminum Tube Production Engineer
Perfektüp AŞ.
04.2009 - 04.2011
Production Manager
GREIF Flexible Packaging
09.2005 - 04.2009
Site Responsible Engineer
Ceta Makina Sanayi Tic. A.S.
09.1997 - 05.1999
Plant Manager
Kont Aluminum
8 2023 - 3 2024
Master of Science - International Banking & Finance
The University of Salford
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Istanbul University
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Trakya University
High School Diploma -
Buyukcekmece High School