Anna Banović
Director of Operations
Polanica Zdrój
Profil zawodowy
Forward-thinking Manager brings proven record of success in exceeding targets to deliver measurable results and substantial improvements. Expert in motivating operational changes to revitalize, revamp and redirect teams. Decisive leader and strategic planner specializing in building of highly performing teams. Recognized as an outstanding and successful leader. Target-oriented approach while maintaining a sustainable work environment. Seeking to leverage background in operational leadership to fulfil role with exceptional organization.
Podsumowanie
24
24
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Doświadczenie
Director of Operations
Cooper Standard Sp. z o.o.
Dzierżoniów
2026.01 - Current
- Managing production operations
- Optimizing production processes and implementing Lean Manufacturing
- Overseeing operational quality and QMS in accordance with IATF 16949
- Ensuring timely shipments
- Responsible for the operating budget and production cost control
- Managing the management team and developing organizational structures
- Overseeing the implementation of new projects (launch, SOP, ramp-up)
- Implementing continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, automation)
- Reporting operational results and collaborating with management
Manufacturing Excellence Manager
Cooper Standard Sp. z o.o.
Dzierżoniów
2025.03 - 2025.12
- Planned training program to expand team skills and drive performance.
- Developed and supervised staff by providing orientation, training, support and direction.
- Implemented processes and structures to make business effectively operational without compromising quality.
- Encouraged implementation and usage of new systems and processes into organization to drive business efficiency.
- Provided technical expertise and guidance on products and applications to meet customers' requirements and needs.
- Managed daily operations by overseeing financials, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and employee performance
- Plant Manager`s Deputy.
Plant Quality Manager
Cooper Standard Polska Sp. z o.o.
Dzierżoniów
2016.02 - 2025.02
- Managing large team of engineers & specialists
- Implemented improved policies and plans to enhance operational processes
- Quality management throughout the supply chain
- Controlled operational output by implementing quality procedures throughout production
- Minimized costs by adjusting processes, managing budgets and controlling expenses.
- Supervision over maintenance of the Quality Management System in accordance with the norm IATF 16949
- Plant Manager`s Deputy
Production Manager
FAURECIA Wałbrzych S.A.
Wałbrzych
2015.06 - 2015.12
- Managing an autonomous production unit and the production team (setting targets/ monitoring of production KPIs/ continuous improvement)
- Budget planning and realization
- Production control and overseeing production processes
- Ensuring process efficiency and product quality
- Developed and implemented production strategies and closely monitored results
- Managed staff hiring, training and performance goals
- Risk management
Senior Quality Manager Plants: Accessories & Pneumatic Systems
FAURECIA Wałbrzych S.A.
Wałbrzych
2013.01 - 2015.06
Quality Manager Accessories Plant
FAURECIA Wałbrzych S.A.
Wałbrzych
2008.01 - 2013.01
- Management of Quality Department: recruitment, induction process, building a strategy, setting targets, managing priorities, motivation, problem solving, training and coaching
- Budget planning and realization
- Quality assurance in the supply chain
- New projects quality planning
- Process and product validation
- Customer complaints management for both: serial and spare parts
- Warranty complaints management
- Responsibility for “green” Customer Scorecards
- Product Safety Management
Management Representative - Quality Management - & Faurecia Excellence Systems
FAURECIA Wałbrzych S.A.
Wałbrzych
2006.04 - 2006.12
Quality Management System Representative / Coordinator of safety & environmental management systems
TAKATA Wałbrzych Sp. z o.o.
Wałbrzych
2003.02 - 2006.03
- Supervision over the implementation of the company's Q- & HSE policy
- Audit management: planning and supervision over audits performance
- Management of internal and external documentation
- Organization and moderation of Management Reviews
- Recommended and implemented operational procedures to comply with all policies, regulations and laws.
Quality Management System Specialist
TAKATA-Petri Sp. z o.o.
Wałbrzych
2002.02 - 2003.01
- Management of documentation and reporting
Wykształcenie
Postgraduate - Psychology of leadership
Warsaw University of Technology. Business School
Warsaw 2013.10 - 2014.06
Master's degree - Organization and Service of Tourist Traffic
Academy of Physical Education
Poznań 1996.10 - 2002.06
Umiejętności
- Building of effective teams
- Strategies and goals
- Decision-Making competency
- Visionary thinking
- Change implementation
- Operations management
- Client Relationship Management
- Crisis management
- Problem Analysis and Solving
- Process optimization
- Staff development
- Active listening
- Effective mentoring
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
German
Upper intermediate
B2
French
Intermediate
B1
Serbian
Upper intermediate
B2
Zainteresowania
- Problem solving
- Psychological aspects of leadership
- Travelling
- Active recreation: skiing, hiking
Niestandardowe
- FAURECIA CEO award for synergy carried out in the areas of plant quality in 2 FAURECIA Wałbrzych S.A. plants – Accessories & Pneumatic Systems, 05/2014
- Nomination to the group of Ambassadors of FAURECIA organizational culture, 05/2014
Certyfikacja
- Enforcing tasks - Here and Now, 01/2019
- Improving cooperation - Here and Now, 01/2019
- Self-presentation and public speaking - nesse, 01/2018
- Developing the potential of subordinates - nesse, 01/2018
- Supply Chain Improvement Leader – LANGAS GROUP, 01/2014
- Coaching in the assessment interview – ALTUA, 01/2012
- Certified change leader – Institute for International Research, 01/2011
- Managerial workshop Time and priority management - Institute for International Research, 01/2008
- Lean Manufacturing Simulation - Wroclaw Center for Technology Transfer, 01/2006
- IEMA Approved Advanced EMS Auditor Course for both Quality and Environmental Professionals - BSI Business Solutions Ltd, 01/2004
Oś czasu
Director of Operations
Cooper Standard Sp. z o.o.
2026.01 - Current
Manufacturing Excellence Manager
Cooper Standard Sp. z o.o.
2025.03 - 2025.12
Plant Quality Manager
Cooper Standard Polska Sp. z o.o.
2016.02 - 2025.02
Production Manager
FAURECIA Wałbrzych S.A.
2015.06 - 2015.12
Postgraduate - Psychology of leadership
Warsaw University of Technology. Business School
2013.10 - 2014.06
Senior Quality Manager Plants: Accessories & Pneumatic Systems
FAURECIA Wałbrzych S.A.
2013.01 - 2015.06
Quality Manager Accessories Plant
FAURECIA Wałbrzych S.A.
2008.01 - 2013.01
Management Representative - Quality Management - & Faurecia Excellence Systems
FAURECIA Wałbrzych S.A.
2006.04 - 2006.12
Quality Management System Representative / Coordinator of safety & environmental management systems
TAKATA Wałbrzych Sp. z o.o.
2003.02 - 2006.03
Quality Management System Specialist
TAKATA-Petri Sp. z o.o.
2002.02 - 2003.01
Master's degree - Organization and Service of Tourist Traffic
Academy of Physical Education
1996.10 - 2002.06