Yılmaz ALTAS | AltaSoft

Yılmaz ALTAŞ

Management Systems Expert

Lean Six Sigma UKK

Education

1979-1984

METU (Middle East Technical University), Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Statistics

Work Experience

1984-1989

Worked as a Statistician at TÜİK (Turkish Statistical Institute) for 4 years in Foreign Trade Statistics.

1989-1996

Worked as a Quality Engineer at KORDSA, a global leader in its product group under Sabancı Holding, for 7 years. Was responsible for Integrated Management Systems, the EFQM Excellence Model, supplier management, and process improvement efforts.

1996-1999

Worked as the Bursa Regional Manager at SGS, the world's largest inspection and certification company, for 3 years. Served as the lead auditor in over 450 audit teams, including 12 in different countries. Trained numerous management systems auditors.

1999-halen

Founded Sigma Center to share her experience from KORDSA and SGS with other organizations. Provided training and consulting services to over 300 companies in the areas of Management Systems, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Process Improvement. Continues to manage Sigma Center while also providing training and consulting services.

Areas of Competence

Capable of providing training/consulting services.

1.

Process Design, Management, and Process Improvement

2.

Lean Manufacturing (5S, KAIZEN, SMED, Poka Yoke, TPM)

3.

Lean Six Sigma (Black Belt)

4.

Automotive QMS (IATF 16949)

5.

Core Tools (Design FMEA, Process FMEA, SPC, APQP, PPAP, 8D)

6.

Management Systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, SA 8000)

Institutions Served

Provided training/consulting services to over 300 companies, including the ones listed below. Published the following books

Public	Central Bank of Turkey (TCMB), Turkish Airlines (THY), Highways
Automotive	Ford, Mercedes Benz, Hyundai, BOSCH, Martur, Beyçelik Gestamp, Assan Hanill, AKA Automotive
Food	Coca-Cola, PEPSI COLA, ETİ, Marmarabirlik, Yeni Rakı
Textile	YEŞİM Textile, ÇALIK Holding, BOSSA, Yünsa, SASA, Merinos
Furniture	Doğtaş Furniture, Kelebek, Yataş, Enza Home
Defense	Aselsan, Havelsan, HAVAŞ, Roketsan
Energy	Eren Energy, Yeniköy Kemerköy Thermal Power Plant, AYDEM
White Goods	Arçelik, Vestel, İNOKSAN
Construction	Kütahya Ceramic, ECA, LAFARGE
Healthcare	Uludağ University Hospital, Medicabil
Local Government	Eskişehir Metropolitan Municipality, Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality
Logistics	BORUSAN Logistics, GEMPORT, KUMPORT, İDÇ Port, TÜPRAŞ, Akkim
Petro-Chemical	TÜPRAŞ, Akkim
Sports	Bursa Spor

Books / Publications / Articles

1.

5S Workplace Organization - SigmaAkademi Publishing - 6th Edition

2.

Quality Through Questions - SigmaAkademi Publishing - 3rd Edition

3.

Environment Through Questions - Ekin Publishing House - 1st Edition

4.

OHSAS Through Questions - Ekin Publishing House - 1st Edition

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