Production Executive, Sapanca

Introduction

Danone Türkiye is looking for a talented colleague for the "Production Executive (Sapanca)". Take this opportunity to grow together!

• Ensure full compliance with Occupational Safety, Food Safety and Quality standards across production and maintenance operations.
• Monitor production lines’ performance, ensure progress against planned targets, and manage KPIs effectively.
• Identify, report and address process nonconformities; participate in corrective and preventive action (CAPA) decisions.
• Plan, monitor and evaluate daily production and maintenance results; support employee training, performance and discipline processes.
• Analyze underperforming indicators and define necessary improvement actions.
• Ensure accurate identification of line stoppages, bottlenecks and root causes.
• Oversee correct material usage, loss control and adherence to production prescriptions.
• Provide a safe, clean and well‑organized working environment; guide employees on proper equipment and resource usage.
• Monitor the quality of raw materials and finished products.
• Manage material flow, process efficiency and equipment utilization to maximize operational effectiveness.
• Track material and spare part orders and support maintenance planning.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Management System, Food Safety Management System, Halal requirements and customer‑specific regulations.
• Support the creation, update and maintenance of procedures and documentation for all Quality and Management Systems.
• Ensure employees receive required trainings and that all training activities are properly documented.
• Support audits in production and maintenance areas and implement corrective actions when deviations occur.
• Prepare contractor work specifications, evaluate price offers and submit contract proposals to management.

• Graduated from an engineering faculty.
• Maximum 3 years of experience in production and maintenance.
• At least 2 years of experience in the FMCG sector, with knowledge of food processing conditions, hygiene rules and the ability to enforce them.
• Proficient in MS Office, SAP and PowerBI.
• Strong command of the English language.
• Demonstrated proficiency in project management and visual presentation skills.
• Residing in Kocaeli or Sakarya.
• Knowledge of OPEX and CAPEX budget tracking is an asset.

• Hybrid working model with flexible working hours.
• Head office located in Ataşehir.
• Home office allowance to support home expenses during remote days.
• Option to work fully remote for 4 weeks during July and August.
• Earlier evening finish (15:00) during summer Fridays.
• Variety of leave types, including 5 days of "Im New in Danone Leave" in the first year and 1 day of "My Future is Good Leave" for social responsibility activities.

We are proud to promote diversity and equal opportunity within our teams. We believe that our differences will make a difference, and that an inclusive work environment will drive our growth as a company, as a team, and as individuals. We will therefore consider all implementations by fostering an inclusive work culture where everyone can feel at home.

All nominations will be considered regardless of origin, background, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, disability.