Jakub Buczyński
Krakow,Poland
Summary
Operational Director with 12 Years of experience in the position of strategic management, including a member of the management board. 20 Years of experience in the aviation production industry.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operation Director - Member of Board
Pratt and Whitney Tubes
01.2018 - 08.2024
- Operational management of a production company in the aviation industry, Responsibility for implementation of budget plans, sales, base hours, production management, operational quality, logistics, sales. Duties arising from the position of a member of the management board
- 550 employees company
- Annual year-over-year growth 25%
- Development automated production line, growth 400%
- Developed and implemented long-term strategies for product development,
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
Production Director
Pratt and Whitney
Kalisz, Greater Poland
10.2014 - 12.2017
- Management of the production process (year-on-year efficiency increase of 2.5%) , sales, all financial, quality and logistic indicators, development of managerial staff in the subordinate plant. Total team of approximately 350 people. 4 production departments, 10 production lines.
- Developed and maintained production schedules to optimize resource allocation and increase output consistency. OTD 95%
- Managed budgetary constraints while maintaining quality standards, achieving cost savings through efficient resource management
- Evaluated projects for required production resources.
- Improved product quality by overseeing rigorous testing procedures and addressing any defects promptly (level of poor quality is less than 1%).
- Continuously improved production process through data analysis, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
Director of Quality
Pratt and Whitney
Kalisz, Greater Poland
09.2012 - 09.2014
- Supervision of the company’s quality system, supervision of the achieved quality results, implementation of the quality system for new customers.
- The achieved level of poor quality is less than 1%, which is a world class level
SQA Manager
Pratt and Whitney
08.2011 - 08.2012
- Ensuring the quality of material supplies for the production of aircraft engine parts. Reporting to the Quality Director.
- 100 different suppliers,
- Implemented quality control measures resulting in reduced error rates and increased product reliability.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Quality Section Manager
Pratt and Whitney
07.2010 - 07.2011
- Work as a manager of a 9-person team of Quality Controllers at the Production Department.
- Achieved level of 0 escapes
Project Manager
Pratt and Whitney and Sikorsky
08.2008 - 07.2010
- United Technologies Operation Leadership Program - corporate program of talents development. 2 year delegation to WSK Rzeszów and Sikorsky Mielec. 3 eight-month rotations in the areas of: quality, purchasing, production.
- Developed project plans, schedules, and budgets in alignment with organizational goals.
- Analyzed project performance metrics to drive continuous improvement initiatives across multiple programs.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
Supply Chain Analyst
Pratt and Whitney
11.2004 - 07.2008
- Cooperation with the client in Canada, responsibility for continuity of supplies, engineering matters, configuration changes, opening orders and coordination of deliveries.
- Led projects to streamline logistics operations, resulting in improved delivery performance. OTD 100%
- Conducted risk assessments to evaluate supplier performance and mitigate potential disruptions.
- Reported on supply chain KPIs to verify compliance with established standards.
- Utilized data analytics to identify and resolve supply chain issues and improve overall performance.
- Implemented advanced analytics tools, improving demand forecasting accuracy and supporting more informed decision-making processes.
- Worked closely with sales teams to understand customer needs, ensuring appropriate inventory levels were maintained to meet demand fluctuations effectively.
EU Projects Specialist
Association of Management Initiatives Business Institute + Self-employment
12.2002 - 03.2004
- Preparing projects for funding from the European Union. Pre-accession projects.
- Evaluated project outcomes, providing insights for future initiatives based on data-driven analyses.
- 16 positive evaluated projects
Education
General Management - Queen's Executive Program
Smith School of Business At Queen's University
Kingston Canada11.2015
Academy of strategic leadership -
ICAN Institute
Warsaw Poland06.2011
Accounting and financial analysis - Postgraduate studies
Economic Academy
Poznan Poland06.2004
Preparation and management of EU projects - Postgraduate
Business Institute
Kalisz Poland06.2003
Organization and management - Master of Science
Technical University
Lodz Poland07.2001
Skills
- Managing the company and a team of 500 people
- Strategic management
- Analytical skills
- Technical knowledge in the field of production of aviation parts
- High interpersonal skills
- Operations management
- Project management
- Strategies and goals
- Employee development
- Project coordination
Certification
- 2025-05 Commercial Pilot License
- 1995-04 Category B driving license
Languages
English - C1
German - B1
Timeline
Operation Director - Member of Board
Pratt and Whitney Tubes
01.2018 - 08.2024
Production Director
Pratt and Whitney
10.2014 - 12.2017
Director of Quality
Pratt and Whitney
09.2012 - 09.2014
SQA Manager
Pratt and Whitney
08.2011 - 08.2012
Quality Section Manager
Pratt and Whitney
07.2010 - 07.2011
Project Manager
Pratt and Whitney and Sikorsky
08.2008 - 07.2010
Supply Chain Analyst
Pratt and Whitney
11.2004 - 07.2008
EU Projects Specialist
Association of Management Initiatives Business Institute + Self-employment
12.2002 - 03.2004
General Management - Queen's Executive Program
Smith School of Business At Queen's University
Academy of strategic leadership -
ICAN Institute
Accounting and financial analysis - Postgraduate studies
Economic Academy
Preparation and management of EU projects - Postgraduate
Business Institute
Organization and management - Master of Science
Technical University
Hobbies and Interests
Aviation - an active airplane pilot, Sports: cycling, fitness, swimming, Travels, Cooking
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