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Can Pakman, MANUFACTURING MANAGER

Can Pakman

MANUFACTURING MANAGER·BOA STEEL MANUFACTURING & ENGINEERING CO.

United Arab Emirates

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 13 years, 10 months

MANUFACTURING MANAGER

November 2023 - Present

BOA STEEL MANUFACTURING & ENGINEERING CO.

Izmir, Türkiye

November 2023 - Present

• Lead end-to-end manufacturing operations across welding, machining, and subcontracted production, delivering SQCD KPIs (safety, quality, delivery, cost)

• Improve on-time delivery (OTD) performance to 95%+, reducing delays and increasing schedule adherence

• Reduce manufacturing lead times by 15-20%, improving throughput and customer delivery reliability

• Develop supplier network, achieving ~20% cost reduction while improving quality and supply flexibility

• Identify and qualify new casting suppliers, strengthening sourcing capability and mitigating supply risks

• Optimize make-or-buy strategy by outsourcing capacity-constrained processes, increasing total production capacity and responsiveness

• Deliver 30-50% machining cost savings by shifting from in-house processing (cost x2.5) to raw material sourcing + subcontract manufacturing model

• Lead technical evaluation of customer drawings/specifications, reducing rework and improving first-pass yield (FPY)

• Manage full project lifecycle (order intake → production → delivery), ensuring cross-functional alignment between production, procurement, and suppliers

• Own site-level budget and contributed to P&L through cost control, efficiency improvements, and sourcing strategies

• Maintain ISO compliance and ensured audit readiness across all manufacturing operations

Company industry:
Heavy Industry & Metallurgy

PROJECT & MANUFACTURING MANAGER

January 2021 - Present

BEISCO PROJECT & MANUFACTURING CO.

Izmir, Türkiye

January 2021 - Present

• Managed end-to-end project execution following commercial approval (RFQ → quotation → order confirmation
→ production → delivery)
• Monitored project timelines and ensured on-time delivery performance, minimizing delays and customer
escalations
• Supervised production quality across machining and fabrication processes, improving product consistency and
reducing defects
• Controlled supplier performance through regular evaluation and feedback, improving delivery reliability and
quality standards
• Conducted cost analysis across raw material, machining, and subcontracting processes to optimize overall
production costs
• Reduced rework costs by improving technical alignment between customer drawings and production
execution
• Actively prevented customer dissatisfaction by ensuring high-quality output and reliable delivery performance
• Strengthened customer retention by delivering consistent quality, contributing directly to repeat order
generation (commercial revenue impact)
• Collaborated with procurement on supplier selection and material sourcing to balance cost, quality, and lead
time

Company industry:
Heavy Industry & Metallurgy

MANUFACTURING PLANNING MANAGER

November 2022 - November 2023

ALTEKMA GROUP COMPANY

Izmir, Türkiye

November 2022 - November 2023

• Led production planning, capacity management, and scheduling to meet customer demand
• Improved on-time delivery (OTD) from 85% → 96%, enhancing customer satisfaction
• Reduced inventory inefficiencies by 60%, improving working capital and flow
• Collaborated with engineering, production, and supply chain stakeholders to optimise operations

Company industry:
Automotive Manufacture

PRODUCTION LINE MANAGER

October 2016 - January 2021

PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL

Izmir, Türkiye

October 2016 - January 2021

• Led a team of 26+ employees in a high-volume FMCG production environment, ensuring full compliance
with safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Implemented Lean Manufacturing and IWS (Integrated Work Systems) methodologies to improve operational
performance
• Led high-speed FMCG production lines, delivering SQCD targets
• Increased OEE from ~30% to 75-85%, significantly improving plant performance (1st line from 17~20% to
75%, 2nd line from 35~40% to 80%, 3rd line from 45~50% to 85%)
• Reduced waste by ~50%, driving cost and efficiency improvements
• Ensured full HSE compliance, audit readiness, and operational standards
• Implemented Lean Manufacturing (IWS) and continuous improvement culture

Company industry:
FMCG

FACILITIES MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

January 2015 - January 2016

GKN FOKKER ELMO

Izmir, Türkiye

January 2015 - January 2016

• Managed all facility, utility, electrical and mechanical maintenance operations in an aerospace manufacturing
environment with Lean Manufacturing Methodology as similar as Automotive Industry
• Led a team of mechanical and electrical technicians and coordinated external contractors.
• Delivered €100K+ cost savings through Lean and Continous Improvement.
• Improved site efficiency by implementing TPM and 5S methodologies

Company industry:
Aerospace

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER & TEAM LEAD

January 2013 - January 2015

COCA-COLA COMPANY

Bursa, Türkiye

January 2013 - January 2015

• Led production and maintenance activities in high-speed beverage production lines.
• Managed a team of ~40+ production team & ensured production targets and operational efficiency.
• Delivered €10M cost improvement in Can Line operations. Achieved 10% efficiency increase in
production processes
• Improved TetraPak line performance with €100K cost optimization.
• Improved efficiency by 10-25% across multiple production lines.

Company industry:
FMCG

MAINTENANCE ENGINEER & SHIP FACILITIES ENGINEER

January 2011 - January 2012

YA/SA SHIPMENT COMPANY

Izmir, Türkiye

January 2011 - January 2012

• Responsible for maintenance and operation of all mechanical and utility systems in bulk vessels.
• Ensured continuous operation of critical systems (generators, pumps, compressors, boilers)
• Maintained high equipment reliability under demanding maritime conditions & Managed spare parts and
emergency response procedures effectively.

Company industry:
Shipping

Education

DOKUZ EYLUL UNIVERSITY

July 2010

July 2010

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

Türkiye

Skills

TPM
Expert
TPM
Expert
OVERALL EQUIPMENT EFFECTIVENESS
Expert
OVERALL EQUIPMENT EFFECTIVENESS
Expert
MANAGEMENT
Expert
MANAGEMENT
Expert
AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
Intermediate
AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
Intermediate
FAST MOVING CONSUMER GOODS
Expert
FAST MOVING CONSUMER GOODS
Expert
LEAN MANUFACTURING
Expert
LEAN MANUFACTURING
Expert
BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Expert
BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Expert
COMPOSITE MATERIALS
Expert
COMPOSITE MATERIALS
Expert
OPERATIONS
Expert
OPERATIONS
Expert

Social profiles

Personal Website
Personal Website

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Languages

Turkish
Native Speaker
English
Expert
French
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Certificate Programme of Ship Mechanical Engineering in Maritime Faculty