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ROBERT KRUPA

ROBERT KRUPA

Lędziny

Summary

Experienced manager with strong technical background and knowledge of all fields of plant operations. Skilled in Lean Management, Team Building, Problem Solving, IATF 16949, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Continuous Improvement, FMEA and QRQC methodology. Goal oriented - always looking for possibility to makes things happen. Fast reaction on problems and customers demand. I use my passion to grow talents and share my experience with others.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Autonomous Production Unit Manager

Valeo eAutomotive
06.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for Production, Quality, Industrial Engineering and Maintenance – 10 subordinate managers, approx 200FTE.
  • Responsible for new launch of Mercedes EQS High Voltage E-motor.
  • P&L responsibility.
  • Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
  • Ensured direct labor productivity, TRS/TRP (OEE) improvement and TNQC (total non quality costs) reduction.
  • Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.

Operations Manager

MAGNA AUTOMOTIVE POLAND
10.2020 - 06.2022
  • Set, enforced and implemented HSE standards.
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • P&L responsibility.
  • Responsible for Production, Industrial Engineering and Maintenance – 5 subordinate managers.
  • Prepared and managed budget: Direct / Indirect Labor, Overheads, Capex.
  • New product launches and industrialization.
  • Implemented and enforced of Mafact (Magna Manufacturing System) standards in the plant.
  • Increased profit by: Head Count reduction, Cycle Time & Equipment availability improvement, Scrap reduction.
  • Implemented of Team Leaders Academy (development of low level management team).

Plant Manager

SANHUA, AWECO Automotive Tychy, Sanhua Automotive
09.2018 - 10.2020
  • Launched two new facilities – production of thermal management components: expansion valves, chillers, water cooling plates.
  • P&L responsibility on operations level as well as commercial.
  • Prepared business case for new projects.
  • Executed of new project / product launch.
  • Build and established positive relationships with customers (Valeo, Mahle, Modine, Daimler, VW).
  • Establishment of budget, investments execution of all investments.
  • Organized of all structures within new plant.
  • Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.
  • Optimized processes to maximize efficiency.

Production Director (Activity Manager)

VALEO LIGHTING SYSTEMS Chrzanów Plant
03.2016 - 09.2018
  • Responsible for production, industrial engineering and quality within three APUs (Autonomous Production Unit) with three managers reporting directly and total headcount of 1000FTE
  • Assurance Customers satisfaction (Nissan, Volvo, PSA, TPCA, Renault, Lada, Daimler, Toyota)
  • Managing new product launches and industrialization of new products
  • Establishment of budget and MTP in coordination with Site General Mgr, Regional Operation Director
  • Establishing and implementation action plans and correctives actions to achieve budget and MTP
  • Responsible for P&L of the Activity
  • Responsibility - Contribution to Design and Cost Product/Process
  • Ensure direct and indirect labor productivity, TRS/TRP (OEE) and TNQC (total non quality costs)
  • Deployment of Valeo quality standards/tools within the production.

Maintenance Site Manager

VALEO LIGHTING SYSTEMS
11.2012 - 07.2016
  • Managed maintenance and facility department on site level, 98 employees – technicians, engineers and supervisors/dept
  • Defined goals and objectives for department, teams and individuals
  • Forecasted and reviewed maintenance budgets to establish cost-effective measures.
  • Created and implemented TPM program to optimize operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
  • Implemented CMMS module in SAP
  • Prepared major facility CAPEX investments and payback calculations
  • Sustained ISO/TS16949 requirements
  • Managed plant extension project (over 11000 sq Meters, 6400 sq.m of production floor)
  • Supervised subcontractors (preventive plans, contracts negotiations)
  • Prepared and reviewed maintenance contracts with external service providers to offer mutually binding agreements.

Engineering Manager

LEKTRONIX POLAND
07.2010 - 11.2012
  • Managed and organized of automation and electronics repair facility.
  • Defined and analyzed key performance indicators.
  • Coordinated staff training and development, hiring of engineering personnel.
  • Built and sustained business relations with key customers.
  • Developed and implemented policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work
  • Technical advice on repairs, sales and maintenance of automation and electronics equipment.

Maintenance Manager

LEAR CORPORATION SEATING SLOVAKIA
08.2008 - 07.2010
  • Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
  • Scheduled regular inspections of equipment and facilities to manage wear and tear.
  • Trained maintenance technicians to apply proper techniques and best practices and comply with safety protocols.
  • Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.

Maintenance Supervisor

LEAR CORPORATION POLAND
12.2004 - 08.2008

Robot and PLC programmer

EUROPEAN ENGINEERING POLAND, Plant
07.2004 - 12.2004

Maintenance specialist

PROMA POLAND
05.2003 - 07.2004

Maintenance Technician

COMAU POLAND, Fiat Auto Poland
01.2002 - 05.2003

Logistics Planner

LEAR CORPORATION POLAND, Tychy Trims Plant
01.2001 - 06.2001

Education

No Degree - CEDEP2 Programme For Executive Development

CEDEP (European Center For Executive Development
Fontainebleau, France
12.2016

Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Enginering And Management

SILESIAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Gliwice, Poland
07.2012

Skills

  • Employee Performance Reviews
  • Production and Processing Management
  • Engineering and Technology Management
  • Organizational Policies
  • Customer Expectations Management
  • Lean Manufacturing and Quality Systems
  • Vast process, machines and products knowledge
  • Budgeting and Cost Control
  • Leadership
  • Staff Development
  • Production Equipment Maintenance
  • Plant and Warehouse Operations

Languages

Polish
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Italian
Intermediate
B1
Slovak
Intermediate
B1

Timeline

Autonomous Production Unit Manager

Valeo eAutomotive
06.2022 - Current

Operations Manager

MAGNA AUTOMOTIVE POLAND
10.2020 - 06.2022

Plant Manager

SANHUA, AWECO Automotive Tychy, Sanhua Automotive
09.2018 - 10.2020

Production Director (Activity Manager)

VALEO LIGHTING SYSTEMS Chrzanów Plant
03.2016 - 09.2018

Maintenance Site Manager

VALEO LIGHTING SYSTEMS
11.2012 - 07.2016

Engineering Manager

LEKTRONIX POLAND
07.2010 - 11.2012

Maintenance Manager

LEAR CORPORATION SEATING SLOVAKIA
08.2008 - 07.2010

Maintenance Supervisor

LEAR CORPORATION POLAND
12.2004 - 08.2008

Robot and PLC programmer

EUROPEAN ENGINEERING POLAND, Plant
07.2004 - 12.2004

Maintenance specialist

PROMA POLAND
05.2003 - 07.2004

Maintenance Technician

COMAU POLAND, Fiat Auto Poland
01.2002 - 05.2003

Logistics Planner

LEAR CORPORATION POLAND, Tychy Trims Plant
01.2001 - 06.2001

No Degree - CEDEP2 Programme For Executive Development

CEDEP (European Center For Executive Development

Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Enginering And Management

SILESIAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
ROBERT KRUPA