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BUSE NUR TILKI

Chemical Management & Efficacy
Bursa,Turkiye

Summary

Results-oriented Chemical Management & Dye Lab Specialist with over 6 years of experience in textile laboratories, chemical compliance, and production support.

Successfully established and managed Dye Lab and Test Lab operations, securing global accreditations (Nike, Natific, OEKO-TEX®) and improving Lab-to-Bulk Right First Time (RFT) performance. Skilled in workflow design, SOP development, training systems, and cross-department collaboration to drive efficiency and sustainability. Recognized for strong technical expertise combined with effective communication, problem solving, and team leadership.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
10
10
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Chemical Management & Efficacy

Jade Textile Ismailia
01.2025 - Current
  • Oversaw chemical management in textile production, ensuring safe, efficient, and sustainable use of dyes and auxiliaries.
  • Ensured compliance with international chemical standards (ZDHC, RSL, MRSL) through audits, reporting, and supplier coordination.
  • Provided technical guidance to production teams to all processes.
  • Conducted weekly departmental audits, updated findings, and implemented corrective actions to drive continuous improvement.
  • Conducted chemical risk assessments and recommended safer alternatives to improve sustainability.
  • Supported sustainability initiatives across textile departments, actively contributing to environmental compliance projects and monitoring progress.
  • Took responsibility for new customer prototypes and first models, coordinating with production teams to ensure smooth approval and on-time delivery.
  • Achieved OEKO-TEX® certification for both textile and garment production lines, ensuring compliance with global quality and safety standards.
  • Secured Nike accreditation for the Dye Lab in collaboration with Intertek.
  • Obtained Natific accreditation for color management and shade approval processes for dyelab.
  • Prepared and maintained internal training records for Test Lab and Dye Lab staff, ensuring continuous skill development.
  • Created and updated workflow training videos explaining lab processes, improving knowledge transfer across teams.
  • Prepared and maintained internal training records for Test Lab and Dye Lab staff, ensuring continuous skill development.

Dyelab&TestLab Support

Jade Textile Ismailia
03.2021 - 01.2025
  • Supported Test Lab & Dye Lab operations, including shade evaluation, lab dips, bulk approval, and chemical trials
  • Secured Nike accreditation for the Dye Lab in collaboration with Intertek.
  • Obtained Natific accreditation for color management and shade approval processes.
  • Prepared and maintained internal training records for Test Lab and Dye Lab staff, ensuring continuous skill development.
  • Created and updated workflow training videos explaining lab processes, improving knowledge transfer across teams.

Dyelab Support

Jade Textile Ismailia
04.2019 - 03.2021
  • Established and managed the Dye Lab operations from scratch during the company’s foundation, including machine installations, process design, and documentation.
  • Developed standardized dyeing methods and implemented workflows for lab dips, shade evaluation, bulk approvals, and chemical trials, ensuring Lab-to-Bulk consistency.
  • Implemented the Datacolor Spectrophotometer system, received professional training, and delivered structured training sessions to the team.
  • Built and maintained a dye selection table (min–max values) to improve accuracy, reproducibility, and performance.
  • Designed fastness testing protocols and integrated results into dyeing methods to enhance product quality.
  • Created an Excel-based KPI tracking system (cycle time, attempts, trials, efficiency, effectiveness) and established % Lab-to-Bulk RFT KPI, improving alignment between lab and production.
  • Designed a 3-step training system (Interview – Writing – Observation) for lab staff; produced training materials, records, and instructional videos to ensure consistent knowledge transfer.
  • Secured Nike accreditation (with Intertek), Natific accreditation (digital color management).
  • Collaborated with R&D, production, and quality departments to validate new dyes/auxiliaries and support sustainability initiatives across textile operations.
  • Performed manual and automated pipetting (Dosorama system) for dye testing, and delivered structured training sessions to the team.
  • Participated in the installation and commissioning of the Dosorama pipetting machine, received technical training, and delivered training sessions to lab staff.
  • Monitored and coordinated daily color development tasks, assigning responsibilities to team members.
  • Managed lab dip submissions and approvals for global clients including Nike,Under Armour.

DyeLaboratory Executive

ALMAXTEX TEKSTİL SANAYİ VE TİCARET ANONİM ŞİRKETİ
04.2017 - 04.2019
  • Performed lab dips, shade evaluation, and bulk approval processes for textile dyeing.
  • Operated dyeing and testing machines, ensuring accurate and reproducible results.
  • Supported chemical trials.
  • Recorded and monitored dyeing results using Excel tracking systems.
  • Assisted in maintaining lab equipment and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
  • Coordinated with production teams to align Lab-to-Bulk results.
  • Created an Excel-based KPI tracking system and established % Lab-to-Bulk RFT KPI, improving alignment between lab and production.
  • Performed manual and automated pipetting (ODESI system) for dye testing and shade preparation.
  • Participated in the installation and commissioning of the ODESI machine, received technical training, and delivered training sessions to lab staff.
  • Monitored and coordinated daily color development tasks, assigning responsibilities to team members.
  • Managed lab dip submissions and approvals for global clients including Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, and Nike.
  • Delivered comprehensive training sessions to lab staff on updated dyeing methods, recipes, and chemical usage, ensuring accurate implementation of new procedures
  • Collaborated with an international consultant from the UK to design and implement workflow systems for the Dye Lab and Test Lab in Egypt, including procedures, work instructions, and process documentation to ensure operational consistency.

Laboratory Technician

SÖZAL KİMYA SANAYİ VE TİCARET ANONİM ŞİRKETİ
07.2016 - 11.2016
  • Performed lab dips, shade evaluation, and bulk approval processes for textile dyeing.
  • Operated dyeing machines and pipetting machine (odesi), ensuring accurate and reproducible results.
  • Supported chemical trials
  • Assisted in maintaining lab equipment and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
  • Coordinated with production teams to align Lab-to-Bulk results.

R&D Records&Documentation Supervisor – Knitting

ALMAXTEX TEKSTİL SANAYİ VE TİCARET ANONİM ŞİRKETİ
12.2014 - 07.2016


  • Maintained and organized all R&D knitting records, including fabric samples, and technical recipes.
  • Developed and implemented systematic archiving processes for knitting trials, ensuring easy traceability and data accuracy.
  • Prepared and updated documentation.
  • Coordinated with knitting engineers and R&D teams to ensure accurate recording of new developments, samples, and test results.
  • Supported sustainability and traceability initiatives by keeping accurate material and process records.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Chemistry

KOCAELİ ÜNİVERSİTESİ MESLEK YUKSEK OKULU
KOCAELI
04.2001 -

Skills

Technical Skills

  • Workflow & System Development (procedure writing, process documentation, SOPs)

  • Training Record Preparation & Training Delivery (technical trainings, manuals, instructional videos)

  • Laboratory Operations (Dye Lab & Test Lab setup, machine installation, process standardization)

  • Datacolor Spectrophotometer operation & training

  • KPI Development & Monitoring (Lab-to-Bulk RFT, Cycle Time, Efficiency)

  • Accreditation & Certification Management (Nike, Natific, OEKO-TEX®)

  • Cross-departmental coordination (R&D, Production, QA, Sustainability Teams)

  • Continuous improvement & problem solving

  • Knowledge transfer & team coaching

  • Audit support & reporting

Personal Skills

  • Strong team player & cross-department collaborator

  • Effective communication & training delivery

  • Problem solving & continuous improvement mindset

  • Adaptable and quick learner in new systems & technologies

  • Detail-oriented and organized in documentation and reporting

  • Organization and time management

  • Supervision and leadership

  • Microsoft Word

  • Multitasking

  • MS office

  • Flexible and adaptable

  • Time management

Team management

Problem-solving

Customer service

Computer skills

Teamwork and collaboration

Friendly, positive attitude

Software

MS Office (Excel – Advanced, Word, PowerPoint)

Datacolor Spectrophotometer System

ERP / Lab Information Systems Custom Lab Workflow Systems

Certification

Higg Facility Environmental Module (Higg FEM)

Interests

Sustainability and environmental initiatives

Technology and digital innovation

Teamwork and collaborative projects

Process improvement

Sustainable manufacturing practices

Product design and innovation

Problem solving and critical thinking

Learning new skills and technologies

Mentoring and coaching peers

Timeline

Chemical Management & Efficacy

Jade Textile Ismailia
01.2025 - Current

Higg Facility Environmental Module (Higg FEM)

01-2025

Occupational Healty and Safety Course

11-2024

ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Healty and Safety Management Course

11-2024

CX10 natific CAP and CCP Certification Experience – Colorist Visual

06-2021

CX11 natific CAP and CCP Certification Experience – Colorist Digital

06-2021

NATIFIC CERTIFIED COLORIST

05-2021

CX80 Ishihara Color Deficiency Test

05-2021

SX1 ASAP Software Experience for Suppliers

05-2021

SX3 ColorWarehouse Software Experience for Suppliers

05-2021

SX5 QcExpress Software Experience for Suppliers

05-2021

Dyelab&TestLab Support

Jade Textile Ismailia
03.2021 - 01.2025

Dyelab Support

Jade Textile Ismailia
04.2019 - 03.2021

DyeLaboratory Executive

ALMAXTEX TEKSTİL SANAYİ VE TİCARET ANONİM ŞİRKETİ
04.2017 - 04.2019

Laboratory Technician

SÖZAL KİMYA SANAYİ VE TİCARET ANONİM ŞİRKETİ
07.2016 - 11.2016

R&D Records&Documentation Supervisor – Knitting

ALMAXTEX TEKSTİL SANAYİ VE TİCARET ANONİM ŞİRKETİ
12.2014 - 07.2016

Associate of Applied Science - Chemistry

KOCAELİ ÜNİVERSİTESİ MESLEK YUKSEK OKULU
04.2001 -

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