Filter Element Value Stream Leader

Together, we move the world—we’ve been doing it for over 100 years. At MAHLE, as a leading international development partner and systems supplier to the automotive industry, we pursue the objective of making mobility more efficient, more environmentally friendly, more convenient, and more economical. As part of our dual strategy, we are working both on the intelligent combustion engine for the use of hydrogen and other nonfossil fuels and on technologies for fuel cells and e‑mobility.

MAHLE generated sales of €11.7 billion in 2024. Employing just under 68,000 people at 135 production locations and 11 technology centres, the company is represented in 28 countries (as at: 12/31/2024). Join our MAHLE team! #Stronger Together

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environment and company policies.
• Monitor and improve line performance (scrap, rework, downtime).
• Lead and supervise filter line production to meet Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), quality and delivery goal according to MPS (Mahle Production System) standarts.
• Organize daily production meetings with team leaders and setters.
• Work to improve equipment changeovers, SMED.
• Drive problem‑solving and continuous improvement projects, Lean Activities.
• Coordinate with Maintenance and Purchasing for spare parts and consumables.
• Collaborate with Planning and Project teams for smooth product launches.
• Manage workforce planning, shift schedules and team allocation.
• Lead employee development, motivation and training activities.
• Provide regular reports to the Production Manager.

Your Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Department (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical‑Electronics, Mechatronics or related).
• 5+ years of proven experience in production/manufacturing, preferably automotive.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office and strong working knowledge of SAP (production and reporting modules).
• Fluent English—both written and spoken.
• Strong problem‑solving, organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to lead teams effectively, build engagement and drive performance.
• Proficiency in SAP and MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

We will provide a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with personal & career development opportunities.

We encourage you to apply if it feels like a good fit for you or to review our other openings. You may just be the right candidate for this or other role.

After inviting you to the recruitment process, the next step will typically be a screening call followed by video or personal interview(s).

For more information about MAHLE and what a career with us looks like for you, and to learn more about our foundation owned technology group  .

#TeamMAHLE is diverse – and we see that as a great advantage! We welcome applications with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and identities.

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Entry level:
Experienced hires

Part‑/Full‑time:
Full Time

Department: BU2 Thermal and Fluid System

Location:

Gebze/Kocaeli, TR

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As a team player and someone who thinks ahead, you can deploy all your skills with us. In cooperation with colleagues from different countries and areas, you contribute in designing the mobility of the future. When selecting MAHLE, you choose trend‑setting technologies and strategies. Are you interested in working with us and developing efficient and environmentally‑friendly solutions, optimising existing products, and turning innovative ideas into reality?

Then MAHLE is the right address for you.