Sabri Sas
About Sabri Sas
Sabri Sas is a Senior Director of Manufacturing with extensive experience in logistics, cost optimization, and operational excellence. He has held key positions at companies such as Northvolt, Nouryon, and PepsiCo, and specializes in lean manufacturing and change management.
Work at Northvolt
Currently, Sabri Sas holds the position of Senior Director of Manufacturing at Northvolt, a role he has occupied since 2023. Prior to this, he served as Director of Operations - Active Materials since 2021, contributing to the company's efforts in battery manufacturing and operational excellence. His tenure at Northvolt includes a previous role as Production Manager - Upstream in 2021, where he focused on optimizing production processes. Northvolt Labs, located in Västerås, Sweden, is known for its commitment to sustainable battery production.
Education and Expertise
Sabri Sas has a solid educational background in engineering. He studied Mechanical Engineering at Dokuz Eylüler Üniversitesi, earning his Bachelor's degree from 2004 to 2008. He furthered his education at TU Wien, where he studied Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering for one year in 2008 to 2009. His expertise includes lean manufacturing and six sigma methodologies, emphasizing continuous improvement in operational processes. He also specializes in change management and focused improvement within supply chain operations.
Background in Manufacturing and Operations
Sabri Sas has extensive experience in manufacturing and operations management. He worked at Nouryon as a Production Manager from 2019 to 2021, where he focused on logistics and cost optimization. Prior to that, he held various roles at PepsiCo, including Production Manager from 2015 to 2018 and Planning and Logistics Manager from 2014 to 2015, both in Izmir, Turkey. His earlier experience includes a position as Operational Excellence Expert at AkzoNobel for two months in 2018 in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Leadership and Team Building Skills
Sabri Sas possesses strong facilitation skills and is adept at leading professionals and team building. His leadership capabilities have been demonstrated throughout his career, particularly in his roles at Northvolt and PepsiCo. His focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement has enabled him to effectively manage teams and drive successful outcomes in manufacturing environments.