WCM Transformation Global Champion (Aksaray)

About the role

Mercedes-Benz Türk develops and produces trucks and buses in its Aksaray factory, as part of the Daimler Truck AG network. The WCM Transformation Global Champion based at the Aksaray plant is responsible for the global development and implementation of the Workplace Organization, Logistics and Customer Service, and Quality Control World Class Manufacturing (WCM) pillars across the group's plants. The role calls for a highly experienced candidate combining technical expertise with leadership and coaching.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and improve the WCM roadmap and deployment strategy, aligning plant initiatives with global standards and business objectives.
• Act as subject-matter expert for the four WCM pillars, developing roadmaps, standards, governance and capability-building programs.
• Coach pillar leaders and teams on WCM methodologies and tools, and support audits, assessments and pillar targets.
• Lead deployment of workplace organization standards (5S, visual management, standard work, waste elimination) and daily management systems.
• Drive logistics and customer service improvements (lead time, inventory, delivery reliability) and quality control improvements (quality-at-source, defect prevention, root-cause analysis).
• Define and run strategic improvement projects, prepare internal and external WCM audits, and benchmark best practices across global sites.
• Design training and coaching programs and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Quality Management or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience as a plant or central team pillar leader or specialist in at least two of the WCM pillars.
• Residency in Aksaray and willingness to travel other countries regularly.
• Good written and spoken Turkish and English; German is an asset.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, logistics, supply chain, quality or a related field; truck production knowledge is an advantage.

Required skills

• Workplace organization: 5S, visual management, standard work, workplace discipline.
• Logistics: lead time reduction, material and information flow, inventory management, Shopfloor Management and Daily Management System.
• Quality control: quality-at-source, defect prevention, process capability, root-cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions.
• Customer service: delivery performance, responsiveness, escalation management.
• Strong facilitation, mentoring and stakeholder engagement skills; proven track record of enterprise-level WCM transformation projects.

To apply, candidates introduce themselves, complete the online assessment and then attend an interview before receiving an offer.