Production Engineer

At Ülker • part of pladis Global, we all know what it means to ‘bring it’. Whether it’s our passion, team spirit or go-getting attitude. Our courage. Our ownership. Our whole selves. Our care and compassion. We bring it. Day in, day out. Ülker stands as a leading food company in Türkiye and its region, supported by its successful international operations. Our 16,000 colleagues – across our global network of bakeries, distribution sites and offices – each with their own unique, diverse experience of happiness, come together with one shared purpose: to bring happiness with every bite, we say: “Winning feels good, winning together feels better!” pladis is looking for Production Engineer for our pladis Türkiye Akyurt Ankara Factory. What will be your key deliverables? Tracking the necessary requirements to ensure the continuity of production, checking compliance with the production plan, and taking necessary actions. Executing production in the most efficient manner within the scope of production plans, at the desired time and quantity, acting in accordance with quality/food safety, occupational health and safety (OHS), and production process standards. Providing suggestions for the improvement of facilities and processes, and following up on the implementation of approved practices. Ensuring task distribution and managing teams effectively. Conducting regular inspections of the areas of responsibility. Managing and supporting Operational Excellence initiatives. Taking necessary actions regarding efficiency, quality, and Occupational Health & Safety (OHS). Preparing reports related to the responsible factory/machinery. Following up on audit findings and creating action plans. Organizing and monitoring R&D trials. What do you need for this role? Bachelor's degree in Food Engineering or Chemical Engineering. Minimum 1 year of experience in production/food production, specifically in production processes, maintenance, or project management. Excellent written and verbal English skills in line with the position's requirements. Experience in achieving and periodically monitoring production performance targets (KPIs). Experience in managing facility machinery/equipment, workforce, and suppliers/subcontractors. Open to learning, prone to teamwork, analytical, and highly collaborative. Strong communication skills. Proficiency in MS Office and SAP applications. Our values We bring happiness with every bite. It’s a purpose that every one of our colleagues, all around the world believes in. And while we’re all unique, we share the same values. These define who we are, how we interact, and get things done. How we deliver our purpose and keep bringing happiness to the world. Purpose-led … because we’re energised and guided by our promise to bring happiness with every bite. Agile … because we’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and consumers. Collaborative … because we gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together. Resilient … because we’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn, and move forward. Positive … because we’re highly motivated, optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be better. Inclusion, diversity, and equity are an important part of who we are and what we stand for as an employer. They are central to everything we do and are reflected across our business. pladis brings together brands and people from around the globe – and this diversity is our great strength. Because we want everyone to bring their true, whole self to pladis. We value colleagues for their uniqueness – we all have a voice that’s heard and respected. We’re an equal opportunity employer and believe in encouraging an inclusive environment where we celebrate the diversity of thinking and respect everyone’s distinctive qualities and perspectives. Yıldız Holding Şirketleri Çalışan Adayı Aydınlatma Metni için tıklayınız