Mehmet Caner Ucar

Chief Operating Officer | Transforming Complex Manufacturing into Scalable, Data-Driven Operations | AI Driven ERP–MES | Multi-Factory | Textile & Activewear

Istanbul, Türkiye

About

I am a Chief Operating Officer with over 12 years of experience in textile manufacturing, leading large-scale, multi-factory operations across hosiery, seamless activewear, and technical textiles. Throughout my career, I have focused on building strong operational systems, improving efficiency, and creating high-performing teams. I have led complex manufacturing environments with thousands of employees, managing end-to-end operations including production, planning, quality, maintenance, and supply chain. Most recently, I have been driving digital transformation initiatives, particularly in AI-supported MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) and ERP–MES integration, aiming to create more transparent, data-driven, and scalable manufacturing systems. My approach is simple: • Build systems that work without constant firefighting • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions • Align people, process, and technology for sustainable performance I am especially interested in opportunities where operational excellence and digital transformation come together to create real impact at scale.

Experience

  • COO at Alpin Socks
    Mar 2025 - Mar 2026 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Penti (11 yrs 10 mos)
    • Chief Operating Officer
      Jun 2022 - Mar 2025 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    • Production Director
      Dec 2018 - Jun 2022 · 3 yrs 7 mos

    • Production Manager
      Jun 2018 - Dec 2018 · 7 mos

  • Automation Systems Product Manager at Mepsan A.S.
    Dec 2012 - Jun 2013 · 7 mos

  • NW Ventures, LLC (3 yrs 2 mos)
    • Regional Operations Manager
      Jul 2010 - Jan 2012 · 1 yr 7 mos

    • Business Analyst
      Apr 2010 - Jul 2010 · 4 mos

    • Financial Analyst
      Dec 2008 - Apr 2010 · 1 yr 5 mos