Krzysztof K.-Plant Manager
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Plant Manager
Bayrak Automotive
- Overall responsibility for managing the site, including full P&L responsibility; rubber parts; injection molding and assembly
- Process optimization: analysis and optimization of production and logistics processes with a LEAN Management culture
- Strategic planning: development and implementation of suitable strategies to further develop the site and achieve company goals
- Management of 230 employees in the following areas: production, toolmaking, engineering, quality, maintenance, HR, logistics, and purchasing
- Achievements:
- Reduction of backlog from 2 Mio € to 0,4 Mio € within 3 months
- Reduction of scrap for critical parts from 20% to 5% within 2 months
- Increase of 5S pilot plant performance from 20% to 80% within 1,5 months
Plant Manager
PSC Automotive
- Overall responsibility for the operational management of the site, including full P&L responsibility; plastic parts; injection molding and assembly
- Process optimization: further development of the LEAN Management culture through analysis and optimization of production and logistics processes to increase efficiency and quality
- Strategic planning: development and implementation of suitable strategies to further develop the site and achieve company goals
- Management of 80+ employees in the following areas: production, toolmaking, HR, logistics, quality, maintenance, finance, and purchasing
- Achievements:
- Reduction of overdue maintenance repairs from 40% to 70% within 2 months
- Reduction of scrap for critical purchased parts from 30% to 10% within 2 months
- Reduction of customer line stoppages to 0, effective immediately
Deputy Plant Manager, Production Manager, Engineering, Quality, Launch Manager
automotive EUROPA+
- Clients: MAGNA, GESTAMP, HÖRMANN, AUTOLIV, SAS, SMP, REHAU..
- Production areas:
- Plastic/rubber injection molding; metal processing: laser cutting, bending, milling, stamping, tube bending, straightening, welding, assembly
- Interior module assembly: cockpits, door panels, center consoles, steering wheels, front ends, air vents; Autonomous Driving Cameras
- Responsibilities:
- Introduction and optimization of processes and workflows
- Ensuring on-time delivery of quality products
- Alignment and coordination between departments during ramp-up phases
- Bottleneck management in production, logistics, maintenance, and quality
- Backlog reduction, productivity stabilization, scrap reduction, and complaint minimization
- Achievements:
- Reduction of welding scrap from 15% to 5% within 3 months
- Increase in welding productivity from 60% to 80% within 3 months
- Reduction of backlog in sample steering wheel deliveries from 100 pcs to 0 within 3 months
Chief Operating Officer
NTP Automotive
- Management of 6 plants: 3 light-alloy foundries, metal processing, injection molding machine manufacturing, electroplating
- Process optimization: analysis and optimization of production and logistics processes to increase efficiency and quality
- Strategic planning: development and implementation of strategies to achieve company goals and ensure continuous development
- Management of 400 employees: leadership of the central engineering, quality, and maintenance departments
Plant Manager Internal
Faurecia
- Overall responsibility for the operational management of the business unit
- Process optimization: implementation and compliance with LEAN Management and KPI requirements, as well as optimized quality and maintenance management
- Strategic planning: development and implementation of strategies to achieve company goals
- Management of 130-200 employees in the following areas: production (assembly of door panels and instrument panels with laminating, foaming, and laser processing), quality, maintenance, engineering, and administration
- Achievements:
- Annual reduction of production, maintenance, and general costs by 15%
- Continuous increase in productivity and quality
Quality Director
Volkswagen BN
- Management of the quality management department; wiring harness production and assembly
- Introduction and maintenance of quality management systems in accordance with applicable certification standards
- Quality control of processes and products in manufacturing
- Preparation, execution and evaluation of internal and external audits
- Personnel management (120 employees)
Supplier Manager
Volkswagen BN
- Personnel management (11 employees): Management of incoming goods inspection and supplier management
Industry experience
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Experienced in Automotive and Manufacturing.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Quality Assurance, Operations, Production, Supply Chain Management, and Procurement.
Skills
- Goal Orientation, Goal Achievement, Goal Management
- Zero-Defect Strategy, Operational Excellence
- Strong Leadership, Motivation, Decision-Making, And Problem-Solving Skills
- Solid Knowledge Of Lean Manufacturing And Operational Production Control
- Strong Entrepreneurial Thinking And Experience Managing Budgets, Kpis, Lean, Tpm, Tqm, And Continuous Improvement
- Strategic Thinking Combined With A Hands-On Mentality And The Desire To Make Things Happen
- Experience In A Unionized Environment
Languages
Education
Polytechnic University
Diplom Ingenieur Mechanik · Mechanics · Czech Republic
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Experience
Global experience
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Krzysztof is based in Penkun, Germany.
Krzysztof speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Polish (Advanced), Slovak (Advanced), Russian (Intermediate), Czech (Elementary), Spanish (Elementary).
Krzysztof has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Krzysztof has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 4 months. Note that Krzysztof may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Krzysztof would be well-suited for roles such as: Plant Manager, Deputy Plant Manager, Production Manager, Engineering, Quality, Launch Manager, Chief Operating Officer.
Krzysztof's most recent position is Plant Manager at Bayrak Automotive.
In recent years, Krzysztof has worked for Bayrak Automotive, PSC Automotive, and automotive EUROPA+.
Krzysztof is most experienced in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.
Krzysztof is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance, Operations, and Production. Krzysztof also has some experience in Supply Chain Management and Procurement.
Krzysztof has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.
Krzysztof has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Production, and Quality Assurance.
Krzysztof holds a Bachelor in Mechanics from Polytechnic University.
The availability of Krzysztof needs to be confirmed.
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