Mehmet Karatas
Factory Manager
About
I am a Chemical Engineer with over 21 years of experience in the flexible packaging industry, specializing in production management, process optimization, and sustainable packaging solutions.Throughout my career, I have led end-to-end production operations including extrusion, flexographic printing, lamination, slitting, and bag making. I have a strong track record of improving operational efficiency, increasing OEE, reducing waste, and enhancing product quality.As a Plant Manager, I focus on continuous improvement, lean manufacturing principles, and building strong production teams. I have successfully increased production capacity by 25% and significantly reduced product return rates through quality-driven culture transformation.I am also experienced in developing recyclable and compostable packaging solutions, supporting sustainability goals and environmental compliance.🔹 Core expertise:• Flexible Packaging Production• Extrusion, Flexo Printing, Lamination• Lean Manufacturing & 5S• OEE Improvement & Cost Reduction• Quality Systems (ISO 9001, ISO 22000, BRCGS)• Sustainable Packaging Development📍 Open to opportunities in Portugal (Work Permit Available)
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Portugal
Packaging & Containers
Paketleme Tasarımı, Sorun Çözme, Liderlik, Çalışma Deneyimi, İngilizce, Ekip Yönetimi, Polymers, Production Planning, R&D, Sales Management, New Business Development, Purchasing, Chemical Engineering, Sales Operations, Process Simulation, Account Management
Experience

Factory Manager
AKM Cardboard and Plastic Packaging Industry ınc.
Hatay, Türkiye

Production Manager
AKM Cardboard and Plastic Packaging Industry Inc.
Hatay, Turkey
*Managing projects of sustainable packaging production *Following machine maintenance activities *Following the procurement processes *Produce some solution to improve efficiency of production line *Analysis of worker efficeiency and motivation and doing something for improve it *Analyze daily performance and taking necessary precautions and giving some education for solving production problems *Controlling production line process according to work plan *Preparation of weekly shift programs, organize annual leave and organizing service for workers *Before reproduction controlling processes and if it necessary, I take some precaution about production *Support new product development studies with R&D department and trying new product in production line *Preparing capacity reports and editing them *Support 5S process and ensuring sustainability *Leading traceability studies *Preparing formulation for producing polythene film *Leading occupational health and safety studies and some quality control process (SEDEXE, BRC)

Vice Plant Manager
AKM Printing and Plastic Packaging Industry Ltd. Co.

Quality Control Manager
AKM Printing and Plastic Packaging Industry Ltd. Co.
*Controlling the production line according to the quality control procedure *Taking some precaution for increasing the production quality *Doing some studies for reduction of production cost *Calculation of production cost *Preparing formulation for producing polythene film and doing som R&D studies for producing new product *Doing some producibility studies before production with graphic design department *Organizing quality control team *Taking some precaution about customer complaints *Visiting the customer and solving their problems about quality *Doing input quality control studies and solving problem about disturbed product *Quality management representative and food management representative *Doing some studies about environmental legislation *Preparing some sample and tested them at the customer production line
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