Global Robotics Systems Manager Job Izmit area,İzmit Turkey (Türkiye),Engineering

Location: İzmit

Founded in 1987, Hayat operates in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, serving millions of consumers globally with 16 powerful brands. Hayat’s portfolio includes Molfix and Bebem Natural in baby care;
Molped in feminine care;
Joly
, Evony
, and Goodcare in personal healthcare;
Bingo
, Gleen
, Test
, and Has in home care;
Papia
, Familia
, Teno
, and Focus in tissue paper; and Sholk in pet care. As the 4th largest branded diaper manufacturer in the world and the leading tissue producer in the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Africa, Hayat employs over 10.000 people across its operations.

Hayat operates 21 production facilities in 8 countries
, including Turkey, Egypt, Iran, Algeria, Russia, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Vietnam, and manages sales and distribution companies in Morocco, Bulgaria, Kenya, Thailand, and Malaysia. With its global operations structured under three main regions Eurasia & Americas, Middle East & Africa, and Asia Pacific Hayat reaches over 100 countries across 5 continents, bringing its brands into millions of homes worldwide.

We are currently seeking a talented "Global Robotics Systems Manager" /b to join our dynamic Global Technology Development team. Based at our Headquarters in Kocaeli
, this role will contribute to transformative projects under the Consumer Group Global
.

If you want to be part of a diverse and vibrant community where your ideas can shape the future of the FMCG industry and your contributions can create a lasting global impact, then Hayat is waiting for you!

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Control & Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
10+ years of solid experience in automation, machine design, and robotic systems within large-scale manufacturing environments,
Periodically evaluate automation maturity, robot density, and technology adaptation levels across all lines,
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and crisis management capabilities,
Strong ability to influence and collaborate across functions, supported by excellent communication and stakeholder management skills,
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary and international teams,
Highly proactive, self-motivated, and accountable, with a strong ownership and results-driven mindset,
Excellent planning, prioritization, organization, and execution skills,
Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to manage changing priorities and thrive in a dynamic corporate environment,
Passion for innovation, continuous improvement, learning, and new technologies,
Fluent in written and spoken English,
Willingness to travel as required by the role,
Based in Kocaeli or willing to relocate to Kocaeli.
Responsibilities :
To ensure full synchronization between the mechanical design and automation teams to achieve the integration of newly developed machines or units,
To determine and implement the strategic roadmap for automation, digitalization, and robotic transformation of the facilities,
To evaluate the automation maturity level, industrial robot utilization and integration levels on the lines, and technology adaptation,
To adapt artificial intelligence-powered systems and smart factory applications to the lines to increase production quality,
To plan, budget, and coordinate automation retrofit projects to extend the lifespan of existing production lines and machinery, and to adapt obsolete/end-of-life PLCs, drives, and control systems to current technologies,
To lead line balancing (MTM), cycle time reduction, and downtime optimization projects using 6 Sigma (Black Belt level) methodologies,
To lead the engineering and technician team working in the field of automation and robotic systems, plan…