Małgorzata Dobies-Turulska
Poznań,Poland
Summary
Senior manufacturing executive with 20+ years of international leadership experience, specializing in large-scale operations, strategic transformation and organizational performance. Passionate about developing people and future leaders as a driver of organizational capability, sustainable performance and long-term business success.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Area Manager P&V&HDF/CEO Industry PL
IKEA Industry
09.2026 - Current
- Just started drive sustainable growth with low cost agenda for 8 manufacturing sites and 8900 employees across Europe
Manufacturing Area & Site Manager/ CEO Industry PL
IKEA Industry
Zbąszynek
01.2020 - 08.2026
- Directed manufacturing-area teams across Zbąszynek and Orla sites as site manager daily.
- Coordinated end-to-end production planning for 3800 colleagues across manufacturing schedules.
- Advanced strategic development within IKEA Industry Poland to improve day-to-day effectiveness.
Market Manager
IKEA Retail Poland
Gdańsk
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Accelerated e-commerce transformation during COVID pandemic, enhancing kitchen sales, service, fulfilment capabilities.
- Identified, developed and evaluated marketing strategies based on knowledge of company objectives and market trends.
Supply Chain Manager
IKEA Industry
Lubawa
01.2007 - 01.2018
Planning Manager
IKEA Industry
Lubawa
01.2006 - 01.2007
Internal Control Dept. Manager
IKEA Industry
Lubawa
01.2003 - 01.2006
Finance Manager
D&D Bielice
01.2001 - 01.2002
Accountant
Dow Chemical
Warsaw
01.1998 - 01.2001
Education
Coaching School -
01-2017
Strategic Leadership Academy -
ICAN Institute
01-2013
Postgraduate - Logistics, Materials & Supply Chain Management
Technical University Warsaw
01-2009
Postgraduate - Internal Control
Polonijna Academy
01-2005
Master’s in Finance & Banking -
PWSBiA Warsaw
01-1998
Skills
- Manufacturing Strategy
- Supply Chain
- Operational Excellence
- Process Optimization
- Industry 40 & Automation
- Strategic Leadership
- Decision Making
- Team Development
Accomplishments
- Led major Industry 4.0 acceleration including automation
- Increased gender diversity from 21% to 36% within four years
- Implemented innovative investments including a new board factory using wood waste
- Implementation of new more efficient organization and strengthened successor pipeline
Custom
- Strategic Leadership
- Decision Making
- Industry 4.0 & Automation
- Operational Excellence
- Team Development
- Process Optimization
Hobbies
- Reading books and listening audiobooks, travelling to explore and discover different cultures and perspectives, gym and walking, listening to the music with symphony orchestra, coaching and mentoring
Timeline
Manufacturing Area Manager P&V&HDF/CEO Industry PL
IKEA Industry
09.2026 - Current
Manufacturing Area & Site Manager/ CEO Industry PL
IKEA Industry
01.2020 - 08.2026
Market Manager
IKEA Retail Poland
01.2018 - 01.2020
Supply Chain Manager
IKEA Industry
01.2007 - 01.2018
Planning Manager
IKEA Industry
01.2006 - 01.2007
Internal Control Dept. Manager
IKEA Industry
01.2003 - 01.2006
Finance Manager
D&D Bielice
01.2001 - 01.2002
Accountant
Dow Chemical
01.1998 - 01.2001
Coaching School -
Strategic Leadership Academy -
ICAN Institute
Postgraduate - Logistics, Materials & Supply Chain Management
Technical University Warsaw
Postgraduate - Internal Control
Polonijna Academy
Master’s in Finance & Banking -
PWSBiA Warsaw