Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering

MÜMİN ONUR KORAL

Industrial Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor
15+ years of experience in Manufacturing & Process Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, WCM, Thermoforming and Polyurethane Systems, Manufacturing Technology, CAPEX & budget management, project management and layout optimization. Result-oriented engineering leader with deep expertise in process development, capacity analysis, manufacturing technology management and industrial engineering (Avix, MTM-UAS analysis & ergonomics), holding a mechanical engineering background and a business administration degree.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Cross-Border Line Relocation — Romania → Manisa

Led the relocation of two chest-freezer production lines from Romania to Manisa, completing the project on time and within budget.

40% Setup-Time Reduction (SMED)

Led SMED projects across casting, machining, hot forging, polishing, coating and assembly processes, reducing machine setup times by 40%.

World Class Manufacturing — 72 Kaizen

Managed WCM pillars (WO-AM-SAF-CD-FI) and delivered 72 Kaizen improvements across thermoforming, foaming and assembly lines.

Major CAPEX Investments

Planned and realized investments of 7+ machines and 100+ door-foaming molds; full end-to-end management of technical specification, installation and commissioning.

Standard Time & Line Balancing at Scale

Managed standard-time activities (Avix, MTM-UAS, line balancing, ergonomics) for up to 400 headcount and 600 SKUs across assembly and pre-assembly lines.

WORK EXPERIENCE

INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR
Schneider Electric | Manisa | 02.2025 - Present
  • Manage people and activities within the Industrial Manufacturing Engineering (IME) department, ensuring alignment with site objectives.
  • Manage OPEX & CAPEX budgets and asset operations, allocating resources strategically to optimize operations.
  • Lead layout design, line balancing, capacity planning, Make-or-Buy analysis, outsourcing and process optimization projects.
  • Coordinate cross-functional collaboration between production, maintenance, quality and supply chain.
  • Apply Lean Manufacturing, SPS and continuous-improvement methodologies to eliminate waste and improve workflow efficiency, in full compliance with safety, ergonomic and quality standards.
SENIOR LEAD ENGINEER / PRODUCTION ENGINEERING
Beko A.Ş. | Manisa | 04.2024 - Present
  • Led and pioneered the DFMA (Design for Manufacturing, Assembly & Automation) mindset.
  • Led Polyurethane Systems & Thermoforming processes and efficiency projects.
  • Led integration and relocation projects (product & production-line transfers from other plants).
  • Led layout activities and performed as a Senior Master in the Master Class Program.
LEAD PROCESS ENGINEER / THERMOFORMS, CABINET FOAMING & PRE-ASSEMBLY
Arçelik A.Ş. | Manisa | 07.2021 - 03.2024
  • Responsible for 7 pre-assembly lines, 5 thermoforming machines, 8 cabinet PU foaming machines and the Mixroom (polyol, pentane & isocyanate pumping station).
  • Managed standard-time activities (Avix, MTM analyses, line balancing, ergonomics) for 300 HC & 400 SKU.
  • Led the relocation of 2 chest-freezer lines from Romania to Manisa, completed on time and within budget.
  • End-to-end management of the investment process, CAPEX and budget; prepared technical specifications and followed manufacturing & commissioning.
  • Managed WCM activities (WO-AM-SAF-CD-FI, 72 Kaizen), outsourcing, capacity planning and Make-or-Buy analyses.
SENIOR PROCESS ENGINEER — ASSEMBLY LINES, REFRIGERATOR
Whirlpool Corporation | Manisa | 01.2019 - 06.2021
  • Responsible for 7 assembly lines and the packing area.
  • Managed standard-time activities (MTM analyses, line balancing, routings) for 400 HC & 600 SKU.
  • WCM Work Organization (WO) leader of assembly lines; managed plant labor-efficiency and headcount planning.
  • CAPEX, budget and layout management (AutoCAD); commissioning of new machines and products and process quality improvements.
PROCESS ENGINEER — DOOR FOAMING, REFRIGERATOR
Whirlpool (Indesit Company) | Manisa | 03.2014 - 12.2018
  • Process-development responsibility for the Door Foaming department (6 machines); managed standard time for 75 HC & 250 SKU.
  • Implemented TPM on 6 machines; invested in 7 machines and 100+ door-foaming molds.
  • Reduced production costs through process optimization and cost-saving initiatives; calculated and reported KPIs (labor efficiency, OEE).
  • Prepared technical specifications (SOP), installation and release for machines & molds; cooperated with R&D on production steps of new products.
METHOD & RESEARCH ENGINEER
ECA Valfsel Armatür San. A.Ş. | Manisa | 10.2010 - 03.2014
  • Implemented standard time for 100+ machines and assembly lines (250+ HC); led the Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
  • Led SMED projects and reduced setup times by 40%; led plant-wide KPIs (OEE, TEEP, scrap).
  • Reduced scrap, repair and losses across casting, machining, hot forging, polishing, coating and assembly processes.
  • Performed Design & Process FMEA; ISO/TS 16949 QMS team member; designed fixtures, tools, gages and equipment.