Production Engineer

About the role

Omya, a global producer of industrial minerals such as fillers and pigments derived from calcium carbonate and dolomite, is looking for a Production Engineer to join its Kemalpaşa plant in Izmir. The role covers overseeing daily production, reporting and optimising processes.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain a safe working environment and ensure company standards and local laws are met.
• Oversee day-to-day production operations and ensure adherence to production schedules in SAP.
• Collect, consolidate and report data on all process stages (raw materials, mill, electricity and fuel consumption, shipments) daily, weekly and monthly.
• Carry out the month-end closing in coordination with other departments.
• Optimise production parameters to maximise output, minimise downtime and reduce costs while keeping product quality high.
• Work with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements.
• Analyse production data, spot trends and take corrective action.
• Train and mentor production staff on process optimisation, safety procedures and equipment operation.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree in chemical or metallurgy/materials engineering.
• Good command of English; living in or willingness to live in Izmir.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple priorities and collaborate across functions.

Required skills

• SAP (preferred)
• MS Office, with advanced Excel