Janusz Staranowicz
Summary
Experienced manager and Board member with exceptional leadership skills, strong financial background, and proven track record in business development, purchasing, and supply chain management. Successfully led complex projects, optimized operational processes, and developed effective strategies to drive business growth. Always open to new professional challenges and opportunities to leverage expertise in management and operational excellence.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager, Board Member
Novigo sp. z o.o. sp. k.
01.2014 - 10.2024
- Company Overview: (200 employees)
- Oversaw all company's activities: production, supply chain, sales, and quality assurance
- Project manager for establishing a modern production plant dedicated to manufacturing wooden hangers for IKEA
- Automation of wooden hanger production processes with an annual capacity of 50 million units
- First sales launched within six months of the arrival of the first machine on-site
Business Development Manager
IKEA
08.2011 - 11.2013
- Responsible for purchasing home furnishing products with a yearly turnover exceeding 400 million EUR
- Ensured product quality through comprehensive quality assurance processes
- Conducted market research and developed new suppliers to expand sourcing options
- Secured product availability and optimized logistics costs
Project Manager
LASTRA
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Established production of flat line products for IKEA
- Managed the setup and implementation of production processes to meet IKEA’s quality and volume standards
- Coordinated with suppliers and internal teams to ensure seamless project execution
- Delivered production capacity growth while optimizing costs and maintaining high efficiency
Technical Specialist
IKEA TORG
01.2002 - 01.2010
- Provided technical expertise and support for suppliers involved in manufacturing IKEA products
- Ensured compliance with IKEA’s technical and quality standards
- Conducted audits and quality inspections to maintain product consistency and supplier reliability
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve production efficiency and resolve technical challenges
- Moscow
Technical Specialist
IKEA
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Supported technical development and quality assurance for IKEA suppliers in Poland
- Conducted on-site inspections to ensure compliance with IKEA's production and quality standards
- Assisted suppliers in implementing technical improvements to enhance production efficiency
- Coordinated with IKEA’s internal teams to resolve supplier-related technical issues
- Warsaw
Education
IKEA Leadership Programme -
IKEA LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME
01-2008
Master's Degree - Economics
Poznan University of Economics
01.2001
Skills
- Leadership and team building
- Business development
- Operations management
- Purchasing
- P&L management
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Russian
Proficient
C2
Polish
Proficient
C2
Sport, travels
Sports, Travel, programming
Timeline
General Manager, Board Member
Novigo sp. z o.o. sp. k.
01.2014 - 10.2024
Business Development Manager
IKEA
08.2011 - 11.2013
Project Manager
LASTRA
01.2010 - 01.2011
Technical Specialist
IKEA TORG
01.2002 - 01.2010
Technical Specialist
IKEA
01.2001 - 01.2002
IKEA Leadership Programme -
IKEA LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME
Master's Degree - Economics
Poznan University of Economics
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