EGEMEN ERTEN
St. Louis,USA
Summary
Results-driven CI Manager with 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, engineering, and operations. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, execute data-driven improvements, and deliver sustainable outcomes under pressure. Recognized for technical execution, hands-on leadership, and performance in complex, high-volume environments. Now transitioning into medical device sales, bringing technical fluency, structured problem-solving, and a strong passion for people, process, and results.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Continuous Improvement Manager
EATON CORPORATION
03.2025 - Current
- Promoted to lead CI strategy and Lean Six Sigma deployment across the plant.
- Facilitated Kaizen, 5S, and root cause investigations; coached teams in Eaton Business System (EBS) problem-solving tools.
- Implemented OEE and downtime tracking solutions, supporting data-driven operations.
- Delivered site-wide quality improvement initiatives in partnership with quality, engineering, and safety.
- Maintained team efficiency by strategically delegating daily activities, monitoring output and rewarding positive contributions.
Plant Supervisor
EATON CORPORATION
04.2024 - 03.2025
- Managed 3rd shift manufacturing operations with 50+ direct reports, ensuring quality, delivery, and safety targets were met.
- Led TPM and autonomous maintenance for robotic systems, increasing uptime and efficiency (EH up 27%).
- Implemented fire prevention, 5S, and structured problem-solving (5W2H, Why-Why) across teams.
- Delivered 14 OPLs, 2 work instructions, 1 training video, and 1 JSA revision in alignment with CIF standards.
- Implemented organizational systems to maximize plant efficiency.
- Supervised day-to-day functions of plant.
Process Engineering Manager
PROCTER & GAMBLE
12.2022 - 04.2024
- Led a high-performance team supporting a $900M brand using IWS and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Reduced breakdowns, UPDT, and PDT, delivering $5.5M+ in cost savings.
- Managed equipment startups, PMs, and CILs; improved process documentation and quality standards.
- Awarded 3 Spot Light Awards in 2023 for leadership, execution, and courage.
- NA lead for patented ADW converter platform and Advanced Platform Management.
- Developed documentation, diagrams, and specifications to meet project requirements and regulatory standards.
- Participated in project reviews to enable ongoing status tracking and reporting.
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
EATON CORPORATION
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Led Six Sigma projects across multiple sites; reduced fastener press downtime and saved $150K annually.
- Conducted quality audits across Highland, Lincoln, and Troy sites.
- Spearheaded smart camera and pedestrian detection safety upgrades.
- Planned capital projects and layout improvements using Lean tools and PFMEA standards.
- Applied mechanical troubleshooting skills to develop effective solutions for quality products.
- Applied statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements.
Production Supervisor
EATON CORPORATION
12.2020 - 03.2022
- Directed daily plant activities, managed production schedules and inventory planning.
- Built high-performance teams through structured feedback, coaching, and lean deployment.
- Reduced operational costs and lead times by improving flow and eliminating waste.
- Oversaw performance evaluations, safety compliance, and standard work adherence.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies, and organizing manpower.
Operations Supervisor
DB SCHENKER (P&G Operations)
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Managed daily logistics for P&G operations; led safety audits, 5S programs, and CI initiatives.
- Delivered structured RCA and corrective action processes for quality/service incidents.
- Improved employee engagement and productivity across assigned teams.
Education
Master of Science -
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE)
04.2025
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering, Mathematics
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE)
05-2018
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- AutoCAD
- SolidWorks
- Minitab
- SAP
- Historian Database
- Root Cause Tools
- CRM Familiarity (Salesforce, HubSpot)
- Technical Presentations
- Determining metrics
- Operations management
- Process improvement solutions
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt – Eaton
- ISO9001 Internal Auditor – Eaton
- P&G Corporate Reliability Level 3
- P&G IWS Fundamentals
- Eaton CI Bootcamp
- CPR/AED
Awards Recognition
- P&G Spot Light Awards – Execute Excellence, Lead with Courage, Bring Out Our Best (2023)
- Eaton Recognition – KSI #3 & #4 Awards for Manufacturing Excellence & Organizational Capability (2021)
Timeline
Continuous Improvement Manager
EATON CORPORATION
03.2025 - Current
Plant Supervisor
EATON CORPORATION
04.2024 - 03.2025
Process Engineering Manager
PROCTER & GAMBLE
12.2022 - 04.2024
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
EATON CORPORATION
03.2022 - 12.2022
Production Supervisor
EATON CORPORATION
12.2020 - 03.2022
Operations Supervisor
DB SCHENKER (P&G Operations)
12.2019 - 12.2020
Master of Science -
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE)
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering, Mathematics
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE)
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