Industrial Engineer Team Member

About The Job

We believe that our employees are the foundation of our success and the source of our strength. Our vision is to become Turkey's most valuable and preferred industrial company that champions equality in the workplace. Join us in shaping the future of the automotive industry at Ford Otosan!

Main Responsibilities:

Plan, monitor, and report plant expenses, labor, and capital investment budgets.

Prepare workforce planning for production targets and new product launch phases.

Coordinate field employee recruitment processes.

Manage constraints related to workforce, budget, and time within production operations.

Lead plant efficiency initiatives to improve labor and overhead costs (cost per unit).

Own and manage the plant scorecard and master schedule.

Ensure effective utilization of resources; identify and follow up on productivity improvement opportunities.

Manage the CAPEX approval process and documentation.

Analyze data to extract actionable insights for decision-making.

Prepare and deliver presentations and studies in line with senior management’s requests.

Qualifications & Competencies:

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering.

Strong relationship management skills; emotionally intelligent and collaborative.

Excellent planning and organizational abilities.

Strong decision-making, persuasion, and initiative-taking skills.

Strategic mindset with a focus on profitability and sustainability through financial analysis.

Visionary and open to innovation.

Passionate about continuous improvement and lifelong learning.

Able to approach problems from multiple perspectives.

Inspires trust and influence within a team environment.

Strong follow-up and time management skills.

Delegates tasks effectively when needed.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Knowledge of line balancing and lean manufacturing techniques

Basic financial literacy

Expertise in problem-solving methodologies (Six Sigma, Design Thinking, etc.)

Familiarity with Agile methodology

Experience with MTM (Methods-Time Measurement)

Role Location: Kocaeli /Yeniköy

When You Start Your Career at Ford Otosan:

• We have a one-site working model, and you can enjoy being part of an agile team.

• You'll become a member of Koç Pension Foundation.

• You and your loved ones will enjoy the benefits of KoçAilem.

• You'll choose the side benefits with Flextra.

The only criterion evaluated in the recruitment and employment process is suitability for the job; equal opportunity is provided without any discrimination.

What About Us?

Ford Otosan, being one of the top three exporting companies in Turkey since 2004, has achieved 12 consecutive years of automotive industry championship and is Turkiye goods product export champion for 8 years in a row. Ford Otosan operates in four main centers: Gölcük and Yeniköy Plants in Kocaeli, Eskişehir Plant in Eskişehir, Sancaktepe R&D Center and Spare Parts Warehouse in Istanbul, and Craiova Plant in Romania. We employ more than 20,000 people. Our Kocaeli and Eskişehir Plants are listed among Ford's 'Best Vehicle Production Centers,' and Eskişehir is the only factory in Turkiye that can produce vehicles, engines, and powertrains in the same center.

Ford Otosan stands out with its sensitivity to social responsibilities, carrying out several projects in education, healthcare, culture, arts, and sports under the "Future. Now" vision. Since 2013, we've been raising awareness on gender equality with our "Equality at Work" initiative. In 2021, we became the only automotive and the first industrial company from Turkiye to be included in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index.

The building blocks of our new corporate culture, "Dynamic Balance," are mutual trust and respect, valuing each other, openness to change and innovation, and transparent communication. A common culture brings us together with a shared sense of purpose, fostering a positive atmosphere of trust and helping us build a stronger future.