Zekeriya Sebahattin Karabulut
Managing Director / Plant Manager
Izmir,Karşıyaka
Summary
28 Years of leadership experience, with achievement focused results, experienced diverse and corporate cultures.
Kaizen Engineer with a lean understanding together with 6Sigma horizon. Followed''Do It Yourself strategy''.
Main personal strengths are result focusing, dynamism, transparency, forward thinking, quick decision making with an exceptional planning, and hands on management.
Able to work independently or in a team setting together with diverse groups. The main driver in all working life is creating an extra value for the whole organization.
Working with matrix organizations and multinational teams with strategic planning, and leadership skills. Maintaining full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Managing Director
Nemak
Izmir
01.2015 - 05.2022
- Prepared annual budgets around 85M€ with controls to prevent overages.
- Achieved cultural transformation.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development with 3 new project.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
- Spearheaded successful business development initiatives aligned with company's strategy and core competencies
Plant General Manager
Standard Profile
Cape Town
08.2012 - 12.2015
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding 12 OEM customers expectations and achieving KPIs.
Managing Director
Winkelmann Group
Duzce
11.2010 - 05.2012
- Performed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive 1M€ business development.
- Lead Implementation of local ERP and CRM software
- Led change and transformation across business areas to deliver benefits and align company resources.
Manufacturing Manager
Pirelli
Slatina
01.2010 - 12.2010
- Achieved aggressive production 273tons/day and quality requirements for Mixing Room.
Manufacturing Manager
Kalibre Boru
Kocaeli
03.2004 - 01.2010
- Applied lean principles to improve workflow and quality and reduce waste 20%
- New bussines awards with Automotive Tier1 suppliers
Education
Master of Science - Operation Research.
Naval Post Graduate School
USA- Monterey-CA 09.1994 - 03.1995
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Turkish Naval Academy
Turkey 09.1987 - 08.1991
Skills
Lean Manufacturing
Certification
VDA Product Safety & Conformity Responsible
Timeline
VDA Product Safety & Conformity Responsible
07-2021
Managing Director
Nemak
01.2015 - 05.2022
Plant General Manager
Standard Profile
08.2012 - 12.2015
Managing Director
Winkelmann Group
11.2010 - 05.2012
Manufacturing Manager
Pirelli
01.2010 - 12.2010
Manufacturing Manager
Kalibre Boru
03.2004 - 01.2010
Kaizen Engineering
02-1998
Master of Science - Operation Research.
Naval Post Graduate School
09.1994 - 03.1995
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Turkish Naval Academy
09.1987 - 08.1991