ENES KARTAL
Woonsocket,RI
Summary
Results-driven Manufacturing Operations Leader with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and MBA, leading teams of 150+ employees across aerospace and foundry operations. Proven track record of improving safety, quality, productivity, and throughput while delivering significant financial results. Experienced in Lean, Six Sigma, operational excellence, and disciplined performance management.
Overview
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1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Operations Manager
Doncasters Precision Castings
Groton, CT
07.2025 - Current
- Launched the new Shell Room into full 24/7 production by onboarding and training talent, increasing throughput capacity by $300K/day.
- Led daily operations against safety, quality, delivery, and throughput objectives while driving accountability through structured daily management.
- Established standard work with hour-by-hour boards, CTQ boards, escalation policies, and Gemba practices, enhancing visibility and operational control.
- Developed preventive maintenance schedules and identified critical spare parts for dewax and foundry operations, increasing equipment reliability and minimizing unplanned downtime.
- Implemented training competency program to enhance employee capability and increase workforce flexibility.
- Led backend and Front manufacturing operations spanning Wax, Shell, Foundry, Finishing, Heat Treat, NDT, Welding, Machining, and CMM, with responsibility for a workforce of 150+ employees.
Operational Excellence Engineer
Aspen Aerogels
East Providence, RI
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Spearheaded plant-wide continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and Cause Mapping methodologies.
- Increased throughput capacity by $2.0M/year by optimizing production scheduling and reducing downtime through improved processes.
- Reduced casting downtime costs by $500K/year through root cause analysis and implementation of preventive measures.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify inefficiencies and streamline manufacturing workflows, reducing lead time and minimizing waste.
- Established Gemba Walk process to enhance sitewide accountability, increase cross-functional visibility, and facilitate escalation of floor-level concerns.
- Developed Leader Standard Work to align daily operations with strategic objectives and ensure sustainability of organizational performance.
Corporate Rotational Leadership Program
Precision Castparts Corp.
Various Locations, OR / MA / PA
01.2020 - 06.2024
- Progressed through Manufacturing Operations Intern, Backend Manufacturing Supervisor, and Forge Shop & Melt Shop Operations Supervisor roles, expanding responsibility across production operations.
- Led teams of up to 30 employees while managing daily safety, throughput, quality, production scheduling, and process controls.
- Reduced aluminum deviation in the melt furnace, generating $750K/year in yield savings.
- Increased productivity by 45% in X-Ray and Welding departments through Lean methodology implementation.
- Enhanced welding techniques and process documentation, delivering $500K/year in quality and labor savings.
- Reduced argon consumption in weld bays, generating $500K/year in savings.
- Led environmental, health, and safety initiatives, incorporating 5S audits to achieve 25% improvement in plant 6S score.
- Developed SOPs and critical operations documentation, standardizing work and streamlining manufacturing processes.
Education
MBA - Management
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MAB.S. - Mechanical Engineering
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJSkills
- Manufacturing Operations Leadership
- Lean / Six Sigma
- Continuous Improvement
- Process Improvement
- Operational Efficiency
- Capacity optimization
- Workflow Optimization
- Safety & Quality
- Daily management
- Cross-functional management
- Cause analysis
- Resource Management
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Cause Mapping
- SolidWorks Professional Certification
Timeline
Manufacturing Operations Manager
Doncasters Precision Castings
07.2025 - Current
Operational Excellence Engineer
Aspen Aerogels
06.2024 - 06.2025
Corporate Rotational Leadership Program
Precision Castparts Corp.
01.2020 - 06.2024
MBA - Management
Fitchburg State University
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering
New Jersey Institute of Technology