Krzysztof Kubiesa - Plant Manager

Q: Where is Krzysztof based?

Krzysztof is based in Penkun, Germany .

Q: What languages does Krzysztof speak?

Krzysztof speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Polish (Advanced), Slovak (Advanced), Russian (Intermediate), Czech (Elementary), Spanish (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Krzysztof have?

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.

Q: What is Krzysztof's latest experience?

Krzysztof's most recent position is Plant Manager at Bayrak Automotive .

Q: What companies has Krzysztof worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Krzysztof has worked for Bayrak Automotive , PSC Automotive , and automotive EUROPA+ .

Q: Which industries is Krzysztof most experienced in?

Krzysztof is most experienced in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Krzysztof most experienced in?

Krzysztof is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance , Operations , and Production . Krzysztof also has some experience in Supply Chain Management and Procurement .

Q: Which industries has Krzysztof worked in recently?

Krzysztof has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Krzysztof worked in recently?

Krzysztof has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Production , and Quality Assurance .

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Penkun, Germany

Experience

Feb 2024 - Dec 2024

11 months

Rehburg-Loccum, Germany

Plant Manager

Bayrak Automotive

Overall responsibility for managing the site, including full P&L, rubber parts, injection molding and assembly
Process optimization: analysis and optimization of production and logistics processes with a lean management culture
Strategic planning: developing and implementing appropriate strategies to grow the site and meet company goals
Team leadership (230 employees) for production, toolmaking, engineering, quality, maintenance, HR, logistics, and purchasing
Achievements:
Backlog reduction from €2M to €0.4M within 3 months
Scrap rate of critical parts reduced from 20% to 5% within 2 months
5S pilot plant build-up from 20% to 80% within 1.5 months

Jul 2023 - Nov 2023

5 months

Wörth am Rhein, Germany

Plant Manager

PSC Automotive

Overall responsibility for the site's business management, including full P&L, plastic parts, injection molding and assembly
Process optimization: further development of the lean management culture by analyzing and optimizing production and logistics processes to improve efficiency and quality
Strategic planning: developing and implementing appropriate strategies to grow the site and achieve company goals
Team leadership (80+ employees) for production, toolmaking, HR, logistics, quality, maintenance, finance, and purchasing
Achievements:
Increased overdue maintenance repairs from 40% to 70% within 2 months
Reduced scrap rate of critical purchased parts from 30% to 10% within 2 months
Reduced customer downtime to zero, effective immediately

Jan 2009 - Jun 2023

14 years 6 months

Deputy Plant Manager, Production Manager, Engineering, Quality and 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 and assembly
Interior module assembly: cockpits, door panels, center consoles, steering wheels, front ends, air vents; autonomous driving cameras
Responsibilities:
Implementing and optimizing processes and workflows
Ensuring on-time quality deliveries
Coordination and cross-department alignment during ramp-up phases
Bottleneck management in production, logistics, maintenance, and quality
Backlog reduction, productivity stabilization, scrap reduction, complaint minimization
Achievements:
Reduced welding shop scrap rate from 15% to 5% within 3 months
Increased welding shop productivity from 60% to 80% within 3 months
Backlog reduction in prototype steering wheel deliveries from 100 pcs to 0 within 3 months

May 2008 - Nov 2008

7 months

Kędzierzyn-Koźle, Poland

Chief Operating Officer

NTP Automotive

Managing 6 plants: 3 light metal foundries, metal processing, injection molding machine manufacturing, and electroplating
Process optimization: analysis and optimization of production and logistics processes to improve efficiency and quality
Strategic planning: developing and implementing strategies to achieve company goals and drive continuous improvement
Team leadership (400 employees): leading central departments of engineering, quality, and maintenance

Jan 2006 - Apr 2008

2 years 4 months

Gorzów Wielkopolski, Poland

Internal Plant Manager

Faurecia

Overall responsibility for the business unit's financial management
Process optimization: implementing and following lean management and KPI targets, as well as optimized quality and maintenance management
Strategic planning: developing and implementing strategies to achieve company goals
Team leadership (130-200 employees) for production (assembly of door panels and instrument panels with laminating, foaming, laser processing), quality, maintenance, engineering, and administration
Achievements:
Reduced production, maintenance, and overhead costs by 15% annually
Continuous boosts in productivity and quality

Jan 2001 - Dec 2005

5 years

Gorzów Wielkopolski, Poland

Director of Quality

Volkswagen BN

Leading the QM department; wiring harness production and assembly
Implementing and maintaining QM systems according to current certification standards
Quality control of processes and products in manufacturing
Preparing, conducting and evaluating internal and external audits
Staff management (120 employees)

Dec 1993 - Dec 2000

7 years 1 month

Gorzów Wielkopolski, Poland

Supplier Manager

Volkswagen BN

Staff management (11 employees): overseeing incoming goods inspection and supplier management

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive and Manufacturing.

Automotive

Manufacturing

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Quality Assurance, Operations, Production, Supply Chain Management, and Procurement.

Quality Assurance

Operations

Production

Supply Chain Management

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 With Experience Managing Budgets, Metrics, Lean, Tpm, Tqm, And Kvp
Strategic Thinking Combined With A Hands-on Approach And A Drive To Make Things Happen
Experience In A Unionized Environment

Languages

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Polish

Advanced

Slovak

Advanced

Russian

Intermediate

...and 2 more

Education

Polytechnic University

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering · Mechanics · Czech Republic

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 7

Experience in Automotive 30.5 y

Avg length 4 y 4 m

Longest experience 14 y 5 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Poland, Germany)

Primary country Poland

Expertise

Recent roles Plant Manager, Deputy Plant Manager, Production Manager, Engineering, Quality and Launch Manager, Chief Operating Officer

Main industries Automotive, Manufacturing

Main business areas Quality Assurance, Operations, Production

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Profile

Created

August 2025

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Where is Krzysztof based?

Krzysztof is based in Penkun, Germany.

What languages does Krzysztof speak?

Krzysztof speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Polish (Advanced), Slovak (Advanced), Russian (Intermediate), Czech (Elementary), Spanish (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Krzysztof have?

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.

What roles would Krzysztof be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Krzysztof would be well-suited for roles such as: Plant Manager, Deputy Plant Manager, Production Manager, Engineering, Quality and Launch Manager, Chief Operating Officer.

What is Krzysztof's latest experience?

Krzysztof's most recent position is Plant Manager at Bayrak Automotive.

What companies has Krzysztof worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Krzysztof has worked for Bayrak Automotive, PSC Automotive, and automotive EUROPA+.

Which industries is Krzysztof most experienced in?

Krzysztof is most experienced in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Krzysztof most experienced in?

Krzysztof is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance, Operations, and Production. Krzysztof also has some experience in Supply Chain Management and Procurement.

Which industries has Krzysztof worked in recently?

Krzysztof has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Krzysztof worked in recently?

Krzysztof has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Production, and Quality Assurance.

What is Krzysztof's education?

Krzysztof holds a Bachelor in Mechanics from Polytechnic University.

What is the availability of Krzysztof?

Krzysztof is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Krzysztof?

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