Taner Gökalp

Direct reports include Manufacturing, Engineering, Planning&Logistics, Maintenance,HR and Quality managers. Experience in multi-national business coupled with strong background in systems, processes, quality, lean and six-sigma. (SixSigma Blackbelt certificate ) Lead and Manage China Operations. Establish Operational Best Practices to ensure cost, quality, and delivery requirements. Manage P&L for business. Establish and drive strategy for operation to support the business direction.

Direct reports include Production, Engineering, Production Planning&Logistics, Maintenance,HR and Quality managers. Experience in multi-national business coupled with strong background in systems, processes, quality, lean and six-sigma. (SixSigma Blackbelt certificate )

Reporting to General Manager-Ensuring that the production is cost effective; Making sure that products are produced on time and are of good quality;Working out the human and material resources needed;Drafting a timescale for the job; Estimating costs and setting the quality standards;Monitoring the production processes and adjusting schedules as needed; Being responsible for the selection and maintenance of equipment; Monitoring product standards and implementing quality-control programmes;

Reporting to General Manager-Lead the cultural change and problem solving & prevention activities in the plant.Set specific goals and objective for building lean six sigma core capabilities throughout the organization in line with strategic direction.Lead, execute and complete and facilitate Lean Six Sigma projects that contribute to cost savings and cost avoidance.Work with site team to improve the reliability and robustness of both manufacturing and support processes.Provide training, acting as mentor .

Reporting to General Manager-Lead, engage, inspire develop and safely execute the continuous improvement strategy in the plant.Lead, coach, mentor and support the plant leadership teams.Provide functional leadership for the company’s Operational Excellence agenda.Strategic cost management, change management, profit enhancement, strategy analysis, target costing, value stream analysis, supply chain & procurement.Analyze material and information flows.Identify improvement opportunities in productivity.

Project management of Deutz-Diter, IVECO-TurkTraktör, DPA-DPS fuel injection equipments.

Applications of all EURO level Cummins engines onto BMC vehicles( Trucks and Buses )

Team member in Turkey’s first Diesel Engine Project( ECOTORQ )