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Location

Poland

Rate

$41  / per hour

Years of experience

15+

About

As the Director of Operations at Grupa Azoty, one of Poland's largest chemical companies, I oversee the entire supply chain, logistics, and manufacturing processes. With over 15 years of experience in international and cross-functional settings, I have successfully led large and diverse teams, including engineers, maintenance staff, financial analysts, and blue-collar workers. I hold a degree in logistics engineering and am a Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP). My expertise lies in supply chain management, logistics execution, and process improvement, utilizing lean and quality management tools to optimize the flow of materials, information, and resources. I am passionate about challenging the status quo to eliminate inefficiencies, always keeping customer needs at the forefront of my efforts to enhance operational efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability. Throughout my career at Grupa Azoty, I have managed significant projects, such as negotiating contracts for a new polymers plant worth $1.8 billion and overseeing the modernization of a $28 million Water Production Plant. I have established inventory targets, optimized raw material stocks, and developed strategies to mitigate external operational risks. My leadership extends to managing teams of up to 300 professionals, ensuring optimal resource allocation, and controlling budgets. I have also launched a new logistics facility and modernized traffic management systems to reduce congestion. My mission is to continuously improve the company's operations, leveraging my strong ability to question existing processes and drive constructive change.

Tech Stack

Supply Chain Management Systems, Management

Experience

  • As Director of Operations, I manage the entire supply chain, logistics, and manufacturing activities for Grupa Azoty, ensuring efficient and effective processes across the board.
  • I lead and manage teams of up to 300 professionals, including engineers, procurement specialists, financial analysts, and blue-collar workers, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
  • I establish inventory targets, optimize stock levels of raw materials and components, and implement flexibility strategies to maintain optimal inventory.
  • I negotiate contracts for the supply of products and services, including a significant project for a new polymers plant worth $1.8 billion, ensuring favorable terms and successful project execution.
  • I use various lean and quality management tools to visualize and optimize the flow of materials, information, and resources, continuously improving operational efficiency and reducing waste.
  • I identify external operational risks and develop comprehensive strategies to mitigate their impact, ensuring the continuity and resilience of operations.
  • I control budgets, ensuring optimal resource allocation and cost control, while overseeing key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and drive performance improvements.

Employment history

Director of Operations, Grupa Azoty Zakłady Chemiczne "Police" S.A. November 2017 - Present

• Responsible for all activities including production, operations, logistics, supply chain and procurement in Infrastructure Centre.
• Established inventory targets, stock level and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory of raw materials and components.
• Identified external operational risks and developed strategies for responding to their occurrence.
• Lead and managed a team of up to 300 professionals, including engineers, procurement specialists, financial analysts and blue collars.
• Negotiated contracts for supply of products and services for new polymers plant worth $1.8 billion.
• Built supplier relationships to establish effective purchasing arrangements.
• Controlled budget ensuring optimal resource allocation & cost control.
• Organized transport of oversize cargo for polymers plant in Police.
• Monitored key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Oversaw modernization of Water Production Plant, worth $28 million.

Director of Operations, Grupa Azoty Zakłady Chemiczne "Police" S.A. May 2016 - November 2017

• Supervised all logistics functions and operations in Logistics Centre.
• Oversaw end-to-end supply chain operations, including demand planning, inventory management and distribution.
• Managed warehouse operations, storage and packaging of products as well as shipping infrastructure: Sea Port & Barge Port.
• Launched a new logistics facility, worth +30 million PLN.
• Managed a team of +300 employees.
• Oversaw shipping department staff to facilitate smooth raw materials supply and sea freight forwarding.
• Negotiated contracts with road&sea carriers to optimize shipping costs.
• Modernized traffic management system to reduce vehicles congestion.
• Managed KPI’s and focused improvements to achieve target goals. • Implemented visual management tools (visual boards, OEE tracking)

Project Manager, Grupa Azoty Zakłady Chemiczne "Police" S.A. June 2014 - April 2016

• Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
• Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement.
• Implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
• Participated in a key supply chain project focused on sourcing strategic raw materials from new directions.
• Worked with cross-functional team to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
• Provided project status updates to stakeholders and management.
• Carried out an audit of inbound logistics processes.
• Introduced the concept of Balanced Scorecard to the company.

Development Specialist, Grupa Azoty Zakłady Chemiczne "Police" S.A. August 2007 - May 2014

• Prepared development concepts and analyses for logistics and manufacturing infrastructure.
• Provided support to Logistics and Infrastructure Directors to optimize processes.
• Generated financial and feasibility reports of investment projects.
• Set up relationships with suppliers of materials and technologies to keep up with recent market developments.
• Built an interactive model for raw materials and media flows.
• Designed a concept for expanding the production capacity in packaging complex.
• Supported the purchasing team in procurement projects for equipping business units.

Education history

WSB Merito Univesity September 2012 - June 2016 Bachelor of Logistics Engineering, Logistics; transportation and logistics
services
University of Szczecin January 2010 - March 2011 Post-graduate degree, Business management
University of Szczecin October 2001 - June 2006 Master's degree, Political Science
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