Metin DAG, MSc.

Program Manager

Bursa, Bursa, Türkiye

About

Experience

  • Program Manager at MARTUR FOMPAK INTERNATIONAL
    Aug 2023 - Nov 2025 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    • End-to-end project management from RFQ to SOP for plastic interior trim and functional part projects for Automotive OEM and Tier-1 customers. • Managed RFQ, nomination and SOP processes for Renault and Ford projects (Door Panels, Interior Trim, Seat plastic components), ensuring project awards and on-time launches. • Worked cross-functionally with engineering, production, quality, logistics, purchasing and supplier teams to manage timing, cost and quality targets simultaneously. • Conducted daily customer design meetings (Renault Romania), increasing 3D data maturity and reducing design revision and delay risks. • Monitored project budgets and CAPEX items, keeping cost deviations under control. • Led DFMEA, FMEA, PPAP, RGPQP and Control Plan activities, ensuring smooth customer approval processes. • Identified project risks and bottlenecks at early stages and ensured SOP timeline compliance through corrective action plans. • Maintained transparent communication with customers and top management through weekly and monthly project reports.

  • Project & Business Development Manager at ALTAN PLASTİK SAN. VE TİC. LTD. ŞTİ
    Jan 2021 - Nov 2022 · 1 yr 11 mos

    Managed project and commercial processes from RFQ to SOP for plastic and functional part projects for Automotive OEM customers. • Increased company turnover by 10% through acquisition of a new key customer, balancing the customer portfolio. • Acted as technical customer interface and led co-design activities for Ford projects (V710, VW J74). • Conducted daily and weekly meetings with international customer teams (UK, Germany) to manage design, timing and cost targets. • Prepared project budgets, cost analyses and sales forecasts, providing regular reports to top management. • Led DFMEA, FMEA, PPAP, RGPQP and Control Plan activities, successfully completing customer approval processes.

  • Project Manager at DOURDIN SA
    Dec 2016 - Mar 2019 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Managed end-to-end projects from RFQ to SOP for Renault, Ford, FCA (FIAT, Maserati, TOFAŞ), Peugeot and Tier-1 customers. • Led mold, fixture, equipment and launch processes for plastic injection and chrome-plated part projects. • Coordinated cross-functional teams to manage timing, quality, cost and investment targets simultaneously. • Prepared project budgets, cost quotations and investment requirements and reported to top management. • Led DFMEA, FMEA, PPAP, RGPQP and Control Plan activities, ensuring successful customer approvals. • Identified project risks and technical/commercial deviations early and ensured SOP compliance through corrective actions.

  • Project Manager at KAPLAM PLASTİK SANAYİ ve TİCARET A.S
    Jul 2011 - Jul 2015 · 4 yrs 1 mo

    • Managed end-to-end project processes from nomination to SOP for plastic injection programs in Ford and Renault projects. • Planned mold, fixture and equipment procurement processes to ensure on-time launches. • Managed design, prototype, PPAP and engineering activities in line with customer requirements. • Improved efficiency and profitability through Kaizen, cost optimization and lean improvement activities. • Regularly reported project progress and performance to top management and customers.

  • Production System Specialist (IS TPM, IS SMP, Fiabilist) at Groupe Renault
    Apr 2007 - Feb 2011 · 3 yrs 11 mos

    • Led production facility and line commissioning as well as ramp-up activities (62 vehicles/hour project), successfully achieving timing, quality, cost and efficiency targets. • Ensured equipment reliability and production continuity through TPM, preventive maintenance and early anomaly management practices. • Managed equipment installations, integration of new machines and performance optimization across production lines. • Conducted root cause analyses of equipment failures and implemented corrective actions for design and process improvements. • Established strong cross-functional coordination between engineering, maintenance, quality, logistics and assembly teams. • Improved operational efficiency by identifying and eliminating production losses and developing team capabilities. • Delivered performance reports at top management level and led reliability and quality review meetings.