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
2022.06 - 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
2020.10 - 2022.06
- 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
2018.09 - 2020.10
- 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
2016.03 - 2018.09
- 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
2012.11 - 2016.07
- 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
2010.07 - 2012.11
- 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
2008.08 - 2010.07
- 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
2004.12 - 2008.08
Robot and PLC programmer
EUROPEAN ENGINEERING POLAND, Plant
2004.07 - 2004.12
Maintenance specialist
PROMA POLAND
2003.05 - 2004.07
Maintenance Technician
COMAU POLAND, Fiat Auto Poland
2002.01 - 2003.05
Logistics Planner
LEAR CORPORATION POLAND, Tychy Trims Plant
2001.01 - 2001.06
Education
No Degree - CEDEP2 Programme For Executive Development
CEDEP (European Center For Executive Development
Fontainebleau, France12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Enginering And Management
SILESIAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Gliwice, Poland07.2012
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
2022.06 - Current
Operations Manager
MAGNA AUTOMOTIVE POLAND
2020.10 - 2022.06
Plant Manager
SANHUA, AWECO Automotive Tychy, Sanhua Automotive
2018.09 - 2020.10
Production Director (Activity Manager)
VALEO LIGHTING SYSTEMS Chrzanów Plant
2016.03 - 2018.09
Maintenance Site Manager
VALEO LIGHTING SYSTEMS
2012.11 - 2016.07
Engineering Manager
LEKTRONIX POLAND
2010.07 - 2012.11
Maintenance Manager
LEAR CORPORATION SEATING SLOVAKIA
2008.08 - 2010.07
Maintenance Supervisor
LEAR CORPORATION POLAND
2004.12 - 2008.08
Robot and PLC programmer
EUROPEAN ENGINEERING POLAND, Plant
2004.07 - 2004.12
Maintenance specialist
PROMA POLAND
2003.05 - 2004.07
Maintenance Technician
COMAU POLAND, Fiat Auto Poland
2002.01 - 2003.05
Logistics Planner
LEAR CORPORATION POLAND, Tychy Trims Plant
2001.01 - 2001.06
No Degree - CEDEP2 Programme For Executive Development
CEDEP (European Center For Executive Development
Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Enginering And Management
SILESIAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
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