Line Lead

Job description

Do you want to lead at the heart of manufacturing, inspire people and create visible business impact? Are you motivated by taking ownership, developing high-performing teams and turning operational challenges into sustainable improvements? We are looking for a Line Lead to join PMTM in İzmir–Torbalı, one of PMI’s leading manufacturing sites. In this role, you will take end-to-end accountability for assigned production line(s) and directly influence performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost and morale.

Lead Manufacturing with End-to-End Ownership

• Lead assigned production line(s) with end-to-end ownership for delivering business results.
• Ensure production plan adherence and drive strong, sustainable operational performance.
• Lead Daily Direction Setting, performance reviews and timely corrective actions. Create a Safe, High-Quality and Zero-Loss Environment
• Ensure compliance with PMI and legal requirements related to Environment, Health, Safety, Sustainability and Quality.
• Role model a transparent, preventive and predictive safety culture.
• Partner with Quality and other functions to prevent incidents, eliminate non-conformities and protect product integrity.
• Turn operational challenges into measurable improvements by eliminating losses across uptime, waste, yield, overtime, maintenance, utilities and environmental performance.

Build and Inspire High-Performing Teams

• Build and develop an autonomous and self-sufficient team in line with the OPEN+ journey.
• Coach team members to strengthen ownership, technical capabilities, digital maturity and leadership skills.
• Create an environment where people are motivated to contribute their talents, ideas and full potential.
• Build strong relationships across production and supporting functions to align priorities and deliver business outcomes. Shape the Future of Manufacturing Through OPEN+
• Role model OPEN+ tools through the Learn-Do-Teach approach.
• Develop a strong continuous improvement and zero-loss mindset within the team.
• Promote benchmarking, knowledge sharing and reapplication across the organization.

This position could be for you if you

• Hold a university degree in Mechanical, Electrical/Electronics, Industrial, Chemical or another relevant Engineering discipline.
• Have at least 5 years of professional experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Have proven experience leading production teams with direct people-management responsibility.
• Have a strong understanding of production processes, operational performance and loss elimination.
• Are fluent in English , both written and spoken.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• Have a good command of MS Office applications; experience with Power BI and AI tools is an advantage.
• Experience with OPEN+, Integrated Work Systems, Daily Management Systems, Autonomous Maintenance, Progressive Maintenance or similar operational excellence methodologies is considered an advantage. Ready to lead manufacturing with end-to-end ownership and shape the future with us?

Apply now.