Ali Kurtul

​Factory Manager | Expert in Surface Finishing | Automotive & Truck | IATF 16949 & ISO 14001 Certified

Bursa, Türkiye

About

​With 13 years of expertise rooted in Chemistry, I specialize in managing surface treatment operations for the Automotive and Truck Systems industries. My leadership style integrates technical mastery with high-level financial acumen and digital innovation. ​Surface Treatment & Quality: Leveraging my background as a Chemist to drive excellence in surface finishing, ensuring strict compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 standards. ​Digital Transformation: Architect of custom process management algorithms that digitize quality workflows, enabling real-time data analysis and seamless communication between departments. ​Financial & Strategic Leadership: Expert in P&L management and operational budgeting, focused on bridging the gap between technical processes and financial profitability. ​Process Integration: A specialist in connecting cross-functional teams and aligning production, quality, and supply chain layers to create a unified, high-performance ecosystem. ​I am dedicated to transforming traditional manufacturing into interconnected, data-driven, and highly efficient operations.

Experience

  • CSA Kaplama Kimya San. & Tic. A.Ş. ()
    • Plant Manager
      Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

      Spearheaded a full-scale Digital Transformation project by developing custom software algorithms to integrate all quality management processes. Implemented real-time data collection and automated analysis systems, resulting in enhanced operational visibility and data-driven process optimization.

    • Project Quality Manager
      Jan 2017 - Dec 2023 · 7 yrs

      *IATF 16949:2016 Documentation system installation *ISO 14001:2015 Documentation system installation *Implementing the requirements of the AS 9100 Space Aerospace and Defense Industry Quality Management System Standard *CSR, T. DRAW, APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC, FMEA, CONTROL PLAN, WORK FLOW , *Problem solving competencies , Kaizen * Cost analysis and data collection, monitoring * Financial cost management and price offer preparation *Financial statements, balance sheet , cash flow, inventory management.

    • Production & Planning Manager
      Mar 2013 - Dec 2016 · 3 yrs 10 mos

      Zinc and zinc nickel plating [rack/barrel] Chemosill paint application Powder coating plant Sandblasting Phosphate industrial wastewater disposal Anti corrosion applications