Celal Tekeli

About Celal Tekeli

Results focused leader who builds high performance cross-functional teams and drives continuous improvement within leading global manufacturing companies. I have led organization change efforts implementing operating procedures (SOP’s) to reduce costs while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction, improve quality and safetyI am a highly engaged leader who implements metrics and motivates individuals and teams to achieve their personal best Contributes to the financial success of the company where people are focused on continuous improvement with the right KPI’s in placeIn-depth industry expertise in the aluminum processing and recycling industries Lean / Six Sigma Black Belt and Operations Management CertificateProfessional Skills- Operations Management - Reliability Center Maintenance - Strategic Planning - Demand Flow | Lean Manufacturing- Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt)(Black Belt)- Capital Project Management - QS/ISO 9002 - Process Engineering - Labor Relations | Union negotiations - Behavioral Safety Management Principles - Wage Incentives |Gain sharing - Process Engineering - Master Planning | Scheduling - Continuous Improvement |Quality - Emotional Intelligence

Experience

1. Vice President, Continuous Improvement

   Jupiter Aluminum Corporation

   Sep 2025 — Present

   The Vice President of Continuous Improvement is responsible for leading and driving operational excellence initiatives across the organization. This executive role focuses on fostering a culture of continuous improvement, leading to the implementation of the ISO IMS system, operational efficiency, and innovation to support strategic objectives. The VP CI will oversee the design, implementation, and sustainability of improvement programs aligned with business goals, ensuring measurable performance gains.

Education

• Adana Technical High Scholl

  High School Diploma, Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Skills

• Continuous Improvement
• Six Sigma
• Manufacturing
• Lean Manufacturing
• Aluminum
• 5s
• Process Engineering
• Process Improvement
• Kaizen
• Operational Excellence
• Root Cause Analysis
• Engineering
• Iso
• Operations Management
• Tpm
• Manufacturing Operations
• Value Stream Mapping
• Manufacturing Operations Management
• Maintenance Management
• Rolling
• Supply Chain Management
• Factory
• Spc
• Metals
• Supply Chain
• Production Planning
• Tqm
• Plant Management
• Mrp
• Toyota Production System
• Management
• Leadership
• Team Building
• Metallurgy
• Change Management
• Quality Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Iso Standards
• Total Productive Maintenance (Tpm)
• Statistical Process Control (Spc)