About Tomasz
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- Interim ProjectsInterim ManagerCONSULTING AND AUDITSOctober 2024 - Today (1 year and 8 months)Nowa Sól, LB, PolandWe are a specialized operations consulting firm that provides interim leadership and hands-on execution support for manufacturing companies and industrial investors.We step in when operations face transition, complexity, or crisis—and we deliver clarity, direction, and measurable results.🔧 We lead and execute critical industrial projects:✅Greenfield plant setups – from land acquisition to full production ramp-up✅Cross-border plant closures and relocations – with minimal disruption✅Turnaround of underperforming or unstable manufacturing sites✅Post-merger operational integration across functions and regions✅Lean and cost optimization programs with measurable P&L impact✅Operational Excellence deployment across production, quality, maintenance, logistics🎯 Our role: execution with accountabilityWhether stepping in as interim Plant Manager, COO, or Program Director, we don’t advise from the sidelines—we lead from the floor.We take full responsibility for results, aligning people, processes, and KPIs to stabilize, improve, or accelerate operations.🤝 We support:✅Industrial companies under pressure to deliver more with less✅Private equity and industrial investors preparing assets for exit or scale-up✅Overloaded operational teams that need structure, speed, and results🧠 Why work with us?We’ve delivered these outcomes multiple times, across multiple countries:✅ 4 Greenfield plant launches✅ 2 full-scope cross-border plant relocations✅ 2 post-merged plant integration✅ Dozens of site transformations and performance turnarounds✅ P&L responsibility up to €50M | CAPEX/OPEX managed: €30M+✅ Teams of up to 500 employees led across multi-site operationsWe integrate fast, act decisively, and earn trust by delivering.Just structure, ownership, and execution discipline.
- BodycoteVice President Operations EE & ChinaAUTOMOBILEMarch 2022 - May 2024 (2 years and 2 months)Prague, CzechiaLed large-scale international operations and complex transformation initiatives across Europe and Asia, delivering measurable business value in high-stakes environments.💡 Launched two full-scope Greenfield manufacturing plants (Hungary & China) – completed on time, within budget, and fully operational from day one, including QMS, staffing, and compliance setup.✅ Oversaw technical operations across 24 plants within the division, driving strategic alignment, standardization, and cross-functional execution at scale.🏗️ Directed high-impact machinery and equipment relocations, ensuring operational continuity, risk mitigation, and zero disruption to customer deliveries.📊 Built investment strategies balancing CAPEX & OPEX, securing ROI while supporting rapid growth and operational efficiency.📉 Delivered QMS implementation and certification across multiple units, enabling audit readiness, process stability, and continuous improvement culture.🌱 Drove ESG and carbon reduction programs, translating sustainability goals into actionable site-level improvements.🛡️ Held full HSE accountability – promoted a safety-first culture across sites, ensured full regulatory compliance and elevated safety KPIs.👉 Available to support manufacturing groups with urgent operational needs – from plant launch and transfer to full-site transformation.
- JAC Products PolandPlant ManagerAUTOMOBILEOctober 2019 - February 2022 (2 years and 4 months)Gliwice, SL, PolandDelivered end-to-end plant leadership, from greenfield setup to full-scale production, with P&L responsibility and operational excellence at the core.🏗️ Led the full development and launch of a €70M Greenfield facility (14,000 m²) in Poland – managed construction, layout engineering, equipment commissioning, and recruitment of core team.📈 Generated €58M annual turnover, driven by lean manufacturing execution, customer-centric delivery, and strong leadership culture.💰 Owned P&L, budget planning, and CAPEX execution, ensuring profitable growth and long-term financial resilience.🔄 Led the structured closure and relocation of a manufacturing plant in Portugal, ensuring operational continuity, timely equipment transfer, and alignment with the group's strategic footprint.🧩 Designed efficient production flows and layouts, improving throughput and maximizing space utilization.🚀 Secured on-time, tailored production ramp-up for key OEM clients including PSA, VW Group, Nissan, FCA, and Ford.🔧 Implemented Lean KPIs and performance management systems, embedding a results-driven and improvement-oriented plant culture.📑 Achieved IATF 16949 & ISO 14001 certifications, ensuring high-quality and sustainable operations aligned with global standards.💻 Integrated modern ERP/MRP platforms (XA9, AC Manager) to enable real-time data control and resource efficiency.👉 Ready to replicate this success in your organization – from zero to volume, with quality, precision, and impact.
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Education
- Failure Mode and Effect Analysis - FMEA Global G8D Lean Manufacturing Management Projects ManagementFailure Mode and Effect Analysis - FMEA Global G8D Lean Manufacturing Management Projects Management
- Master of EngineeringUniversity of Zielona Gora2004Master of Engineering