Head of Production
Production / ManufacturingAt ARaymond, we create cutting-edge fastening and assembly systems for the machines and products that keep the world moving.
Founded in Grenoble in 1865, and still headquartered in the city to this day, we’re a family-run business with a proud history of innovation – including the invention of the press stud.
Human values have driven our success for over 158 years, embodied by our servant-leadership model of management that empowers employees and puts their wellbeing first.
Today we employ more than 8,500 people in 25 countries worldwide. And we’re committed to leading in sustainability for the global fastening and assembly market.
Connect the parts that keep the world moving
Working in a clean, green and high-tech production environment, you’ll help build cutting-edge fastening and assembly systems for the everyday innovations we all rely on.
We are looking for a Production Manager to manage operations at our production site in Gebze (Kocaeli). Reporting directly to the General Manager, the post holder will be responsible for the efficiency of the production processes, and will lead the production, maintenance and tooling team.
Role and responsibilities
- Restructures and manages the team to achieve the objectives of efficient production in line with ISO, VDA and IATF expectations.
- Ensures the execution of industrialization and manufacturing programmes at section level in line with Quality, Cost, Delivery and (QCD) objectives.
- Ensures that the organization and operation of its department are optimized in line with the company's strategic plan (maintainability and future investments).
- Ensures the reporting of its activity in accordance with its sectoral roadmap.
- Defines the productivity plan to improve performance.
- Ensures that production programmes are carried out in compliance with Quality, Deadlines and Costs (QCD) and environmental requirements.
- Manages subcontractors in accordance with company rules and legislation.
- Ensures the continuous improvement of the department's organization, internal processes and QMS.
- Participates in the development of its flow by joining the industrialization project teams.
- With his/her teams, guarantees the manufacture and maintenance of tooling in compliance with quality requirements and deadlines, in line with projects and improvements.
Education and experience
- Minimum Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial engineering.
- At least 10 years' experience in production, manufacturing or operations management, preferably in the automotive and/or injection moulding. Experience in a unionized environment is a plus.
- Fluency in Turkish and English; French is an asset.
- Knowledge of change control and management
- Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing (black belt preferred) and maintenance. Problem management using QRQC, 5S, 8D tools, etc.
Skills
- Enthusiastic about innovation, able to act as an agent of change and able to communicate motivation to the rest of the teams in the EMEA region.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and align teams around common goals.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an emphasis on data-driven decision-making.