Production Specialist

Location: Kocaeli

Employment Status: Salary Full-Time

Function: Manufacturing

Hiring Manager: Emre Cengiz Mete

Recruiter: Helen Green

Internal Candidate Eligibility Criteria:

1. Is a Lincoln Electric employee with at least 1 year of service

2. Is NOT on an active Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)

Job Responsibilities

Monitor daily production processes and conduct analyses to improve efficiency

Ensure effective operation of machinery and equipment on the production line; report malfunctions to relevant departments

Develop and implement continuous improvement (Kaizen) projects

Ensure production is carried out in accordance with occupational safety and quality standards

Organize workforce and resources according to the production planTrack and report production data using systems such as SAP or ERP

Prepare production infrastructure for new product launch processes

Interpret technical drawings and documents to contribute to production processes

Take an active role in internal and external audits related to production

Collaborate effectively with engineering and maintenance teams, demonstrating strong teamwork skills

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related engineering fields

Minimum 3 year of experience in production processes (preferably in automotive, white goods, or metal industries)

Proficient in lean manufacturing techniques such as Kaizen, 5S, TPM

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings

Proficient in MS Office and preferably SAP/ERP systems

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented mindset

Sufficient foreign language skills to understand technical documents in English

Open to continuous improvement with an innovative perspective

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.