Plant Manager

Farplas is a leading automotive supplier collaborating with global automotive giants such as Toyota, Renault, Hyundai, Kia, Ford, Stellantis, and Togg. We design and implement our innovative solutions using advanced technology and world-class manufacturing processes.

With our state-of-the-art facilities, automation systems, and strong commitment to sustainability, we are building a smarter, greener, and more connected mobility future.

At Farplas, we believe in the values of Resilience, Passion, People, Purpose, Progress, and Planet . These values shape both our technological innovations and our approach to creating meaningful career opportunities for our employees.

What Does the Plant Manager Do at Farplas?

• Ensure full compliance with occupational health, safety, environmental, and sustainability standards,
• Manage and continuously improve factory operations in line with company objectives.
• Achieve productivity, quality, delivery, and cost (QCDM) targets,
• Prepare annual budgets, investment, and production plans, and manage deviations effectively,
• Promote and lead a culture of continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and Problem Solving (A3) methodologies,
• Lead customer audits and enhance customer satisfaction,
• Manage team leadership, talent development, and performance management processes for both white-collar and blue-collar employees,
• Monitor performance management and development planning for all employees,
• Support the integration of digitalization, automation, and new technologies into factory processes.

What Are the Requirements for a Plant Manager at Farplas?

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering,
• Minimum 10 years of production experience, including at least 3 years in a Plant or Production Manager role,
• Proven management experience in the automotive industry, particularly in plastic injection and/or painting processes,
• Strong command of English, both written and spoken,
• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with Lean tools such as TPS, Lean Production, 5S, OEE, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, and SMED,
• Familiarity with systems such as SAP, ERP, and MES,
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and ISO 14001 standards,
• Solid experience in production management, production planning, maintenance management, factory operations, and quality control,
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills,
• Excellent verbal and written reporting abilities; result-oriented with strong communication and leadership skills,
• Embraces a “Leading from the Shop Floor” approach and can foster team spirit,
• Able to collaborate effectively with different functions (production, quality, maintenance, planning),
• Open to development, innovative, and committed to continuous improvement culture.

What Does the Recruitment Process Look Like?

• Submit Your Application
• Competency-Based Interview
• Assessment Tools
• Reference Check
• Final Steps & Offer

You can explore all job and internship opportunities at Farplas via LinkedIn and Kariyer.net.

If you share our passion and values, we look forward to meeting you,