Box-to-Module Loading Optimization
Optimizing how outer boxes are loaded into shipping modules, starting from a real manual-loading baseline from a 2024 Kaizen project.
Excel, VBA, optimization
About
I am an industrial engineer working at the intersection of operations, data and automation.
Today I work as a Process Engineer in the System Development team of HL Mando Aftermarket Turkey, part of the Korean HL Group. My work covers end-to-end process analysis, process documentation, KPI reporting, Kaizen and time studies.
I also build my own automation tools — mostly Excel VBA, Power BI and SAP-based solutions — to remove repetitive manual work. Before that, I spent five years as a Production Engineer in plastics manufacturing.
I am currently doing my M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering at Yıldız Technical University, and I like turning academic methods into practical solutions on the shop floor.
Core competencies
Process Improvement
- End-to-end process analysis (AS-IS / TO-BE)
- Process mapping and flow charts (Turkish & English)
- Process documentation and standardization
- Kaizen, Kobetsu Kaizen, PDCA
- Lean Six Sigma, 5S, TPM
Performance & Data
- KPI definition, monitoring and reporting
- Operational efficiency analysis
- Time study and standard times
- ROI, payback and cost-saving analysis
- Material master data quality (A/B/C verification)
Tools & Technology
- SAP (MM / SD / WM)
- Advanced Excel & VBA
- Power BI
- SQL, Python
- SharePoint & Power Apps
- AutoCAD, Arena (simulation), Lindo
- Jira, Spiceworks
Domains
- Warehouse & logistics operations
- Bonded warehouse operations
- Manufacturing / production
- Foreign trade documentation
Experience
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06/2023 – Present
Process Engineer · HL Mando Aftermarket Turkey
System Development · İstanbul
- Analyze end-to-end processes with business units and document AS-IS structures.
- Design TO-BE processes and flow charts in Turkish and English.
- Lead Kaizen projects; calculate savings, ROI and payback.
- Run weekly PDCA reviews and follow actions through to completion.
- Prepare weekly and monthly KPI reports for Manager and CEO level.
- Run weekly warehouse audits and track corrective actions.
- Conduct time studies to set standard times and manpower needs.
- Own SAP material master data quality with field verification.
- Build Excel VBA and Power BI tools to automate reporting and manual work.
- Support bonded warehouse and Germany warehouse operations.
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09/2018 – 06/2023
Production Engineer · İsko Plastik
Plastics · Çanakkale
- Applied 5S and TPM to reduce unplanned downtime.
- Optimized raw material and stock levels.
- Removed extrusion-line bottlenecks to raise capacity.
- Reduced energy use and operational costs.
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07/2016 – 08/2016
Intern · İstikbal Mobilya
Kayseri
- Production analysis with Arena simulation.
- Facility layout and material flow improvement.
- Demand forecasting models.
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08/2015 – 09/2015
Intern · Arma Metal (R&D)
Kahramanmaraş
- Work and method studies.
- Decision analysis with Lindo.
- Cost and efficiency calculations.
Projects
Kelime — English Vocabulary App
A free web app (PWA) for learning English words with spaced repetition, built on the New General Service List (NGSL). Works offline; users can optionally bring their own AI API key. Built for myself and friends.
PWA, Cloudflare Pages, AI APIs
Open the app →Science-Based Workout Tracker
A Turkish-language mobile app for tracking workouts with science-based progression logic.
Flutter
Education & certificates
Education
- Yıldız Technical UniversityM.Sc. Industrial Engineering · 2025 – Present
- Karabük UniversityB.Sc. Industrial Engineering · 2012 – 2017
- Anadolu UniversityAssociate Degree, Human Resources · 2015 – 2019
Certificates & training
- Working with Different CulturesBaltaş Grubu · 2024
- Selected PrioritiesBaltaş Grubu · 2024
- Conflict ManagementBaltaş Grubu · 2024
- Being a Team on the Path to ExcellenceBaltaş Grubu · 2024
Languages
- TurkishNative
- EnglishProfessional working
- JapaneseBeginner
Beyond work
- Motorcycle touring
- Travel — Japan (twice), Georgia, the Turkish Aegean & Mediterranean
- Couchsurfing host and traveler
- Chess
- Gym training
- Learning languages
Contact
The quickest way to reach me is by email.
taskinoglumehmetfirat@gmail.com