I am an empathetic leader with passion for people and technology, with 20+ years of experience in automotive industry.
I believe in inclusion and diversity and in empowering people to achieve their full potential.
I am a great enthusiast of Lean, critical thinking, AGILE management and attaching all employees to the organization and its context
I am at my best when managing various business activities with high focus on inspiring people through compelling vision and clear communication, and, as a result, together delivering strong business impact and growth
I have a very practical knowledge of managing large teams of employees in manufacturing environment based on my long-term experience on the position of Plant Manager
Great combination of technical, economic and management abilities
Managing a successful sales and project teams.
Effective supply chain management
Designer, constructor of production machinery, production supporting systems, technological processes, flows and maintenance systems
Dealing with all possible authorities, acquisition of different kinds of permissions, EU grants, entrepreneurship supporting programs
Well knowledge of regulatory and government regulations.
Budgeting, controlling, financial audits.
Excellent knowledge of car-interior branch
Detailed knowledge of following production processes, machinery and systems, widely used for car-interior applications:
- production of polyurethane foams incl. cutting and converting processes
- flame lamination,
- flatbed and calender lamination (thermoplastic powders, adhesive webs, foils and membranes),
- coating,
- cross linking adhesives,
- meltprint laminations with engraved rollers and thermoplastic hotmelts
- die cutting, computer cutting, laser & waterjet
- plate & roller embossing
- functional and decorative embroidery,
- sewing,
- high frequency welding,
- perforating – needle/roller, CNC
- automatic parts assembling,
- natural leather processing (inspection, cutting, skiving, perforation, lamination),
- drop-stitch materials processing + applications
- water and solvent based adhesive laminations and applications systems
- production of flexible heating systems for automotive and aviation seats
- production of composites dedicated for climate/ventilated seats
- lightweight composites for automotive applications
- production of high-tech, sustainable and fully recyclable interior parts based on PES monopolymers
- + many others …
Practical knowledge of following production processes and technologies widely used by Tier suppliers:
- Production of headliners, pillars, sun visors
- Sewing, assembling of seat covers (various technologies) including ventilated and heated seats based on natural leathers / artificial leather / textiles
- Composites widely used for seating applications
- Production of headrests, armrests, door panels, parcel shelfs and similar composites dedicated for car-interiors
- Sealings, sound absorbing composites, thermo insulations, radiation shielding
- Plastic injections and plastic parts assembling
- Lightweight composites for automotive applications
- Production of high-tech, sustainable and recyclable interior parts
- + many others …
Trekking / hiking, jogging, travelling, motorcycling, regatta sailing, restoration and repairs of old-time vehicles - cars and motorbikes