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Mustafa Göksel Ayder

Mustafa Göksel Ayder

Kocaeli

Summary

I have thirteen years of demonstrated history in automotive industry with project management experience of OEM customers Jaguar Land Rover, Ford, Renault, Daimler and Aston Martin. I have good command on exteriors, closures and lighting product groups with both technical and business knowledge. I have actively contributed to the successful launch of three new plants and the introduction of multiple programs.


I am a result-oriented person with strong communication skills and a solid foundation in team management. I am proficient at building and maintaining professional relationship build on trust and team work. Furthermore, my leadership style is characterized by an open-minded approach, allowing me to effectively adapt to changing conditions and diverse environments.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program Manager

OP MOBILITY
10.2022 - Current

I am responsible from execution of Ford and VW partnership program J74’s Headlamps, Projectors and Rearlamps.

  • Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
  • Managed RFQ process
  • Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
  • Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate potential barriers to project success.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Led change management efforts (engineering/process), supporting staff through transitions and promoting buy-in for new initiatives.
  • Leveraged project management processes and tools to define and execute projects.
  • Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
  • Participated in vendor selection and management process for program initiatives.
  • Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.
  • Participated in trails, industrialization activities and revised programs based on feedback and results.
  • Increased customer satisfaction through effective communication of program goals and expectations.
  • Supported the VA/VE studies

Program Manager

VARROC LIGHTING SYSTEMS
09.2019 - 10.2022

I was responsible of executing small lighting projects such as JLR L460 CHMSL and Side Markers, Renault HHN and BCB Fog Lamps, Ford U725 Fog Lamps and CX430 Reflectors.

  • Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
  • Leveraged project management processes and tools to define and execute projects.
  • Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
  • Managed RFQ process
  • Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
  • Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate potential barriers to project success.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Led change management efforts (engineering/process), supporting staff through transitions and promoting buy-in for new initiatives.
  • Participated in vendor selection and management process for program initiatives.
  • Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.
  • Participated in trails, industrialization activities and revised programs based on feedback and results.
  • Increased customer satisfaction through effective communication of program goals and expectations.
  • Supported the VA/VE studies

Project Leader

MAGNA INTERNATIONAL
11.2017 - 09.2019

I was in charge of Honda Bulkhead (Grille Openning Reinforcement), Ford V362 and V363 Active and Trail Front Bumper, Rear Bumper and Running Board Projects

  • Served as an escalation point for internal teams when addressing complex issues or conflicts during projects'' implementation phases.
  • Supported more than thirty RFQ packages
  • Managed multinational cross-functional team
  • Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
  • Managed RFQ process
  • Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
  • Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate potential barriers to project success.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Led change management efforts (engineering/process), supporting staff through transitions and promoting buy-in for new initiatives.
  • Participated in vendor selection and management process for program initiatives.
  • Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.
  • Participated in trails, industrialization activities and revised programs based on feedback and results.
  • Increased customer satisfaction through effective communication of program goals and expectations.
  • Supported the VA/VE studies
  • Participated WCM and VA/VE studies
  • Supported Focus Factories for industrialization of the project

Project Logistics

MAGNA INTERNATIONAL
06.2014 - 11.2017

My main responsibility was creating logistics concept and supply chain for Daimler SFTP Truck Program FV2300, FV2500 & BV vehicles Front End Modules, Renault LFF and BJA Outside Rearview Mirrors, Fiat 356 Active Grille Shutters, Ford V362 & V363 MCA Front Bumpers, Rear Bumpers, Grille Opening Reinforcements, Side windows and Outside Rearview Mirrors

  • Planned and managed project logistics and resources to meet engineering specifications.
  • Supported project staff by facilitating compliance project logistics.
  • Coordinated project logistics by managing schedules, assigning tasks, and tracking deadlines.
  • Successfully managed multiple high-priority projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines.
  • Collaborated with project managers to discuss procurement, logistics and service requirements for optimized purchasing power.
  • Achieved over 1 m€ saving with packaging and transportation optimization studies within the plant

Logistics Specialist

MAGNA INTERNATIONAL
05.2012 - 06.2014

Dependent on Material Planning and Logistics Manager I was responsible of production and logistics planning of Ford V362 & V363 Window Lines, Renault X98 Window Lines, Fiat 263 & US636 Outside Rearview Mirror Lines and Spare Parts of all customers

  • Led Kanban implementation between main plant and sequencing center (JIS)
  • Participated capacity and line balancing studies
  • Oversaw every phase of supply chain, from purchase order to delivery to invoicing, targeting 100% end-user satisfaction.
  • Actively used the MM & PP moldues of SAP during daily workstream and contributed to launch process

Education

Master of Science - Engineering Management

KOCAELI UNIVERSITY
Kocaeli
02-2018

Bachelor of Science - Metallurgical Engineering

KOCAELI UNIVERSTIY
Kocaeli
07-2011

Skills

  • Decision-making
  • Remote team management
  • Team leadership
  • Event planning and execution
  • Budgeting and resource management
  • Problem-solving
  • Critical thinking
  • Detail-oriented
  • Sales and marketing
  • Team management
  • Profitability optimization
  • Project management
  • Program leadership
  • P&L management
  • Change management
  • Product development
  • Business development
  • Cost management
  • Stakeholder communications
  • Risk analysis and management
  • Scheduling and planning
  • Project lifecycle
  • Strategic planning
  • Financial analysis
  • Stakeholder management
  • Vendor management

Certification

  • Inotech Academy : ISO/TS 16949 Internal Auditor Certificate (06.2012)
  • IPOL : Value Stream Mapping (08.2013)
  • Ford Otosan Vehbi Koç Vakfı: FMEA & SC CC (03.2018)
  • Magna Internal Training : Problem Solving (10.2018)
  • Cardea Danışmanlık ve Eğitim Hizmetleri: APQP & PPAP (11.2018)
  • Cardea Danışmanlık ve Eğitim Hizmetleri: FMEA & Control Plan (01.2019)
  • Cardea Danışmanlık ve Eğitim Hizmetleri: MSA & SPC, Problem Solving, 8D (01.2019)
  • Cardea Danışmanlık ve Eğitim Hizmetleri: IATF 16949 İç Denetçi Eğitimi (02.2019)
  • MBT Danışmanlık: VWAG Formula Q Semineri (10.2023)
  • Trigo: APQP PPAP STELLANTIS v2022 (09.2024)

Languages

Turkish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Program Manager

OP MOBILITY
10.2022 - Current

Program Manager

VARROC LIGHTING SYSTEMS
09.2019 - 10.2022

Project Leader

MAGNA INTERNATIONAL
11.2017 - 09.2019

Project Logistics

MAGNA INTERNATIONAL
06.2014 - 11.2017

Logistics Specialist

MAGNA INTERNATIONAL
05.2012 - 06.2014

Master of Science - Engineering Management

KOCAELI UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science - Metallurgical Engineering

KOCAELI UNIVERSTIY
Mustafa Göksel Ayder