Izabela Pietraszek
Bicester,United Kingdom
Summary
I am an experienced Manufacturing Manager with a strong background in leading production operations, particularly within manufacturing and Food industry. I specialize in improving efficiency, optimizing processes, and delivering high-quality results through structured leadership and a hands-on management style. I have successfully led cross-functional teams, driven production area improvements, and played an active role in significant business transitions, including supporting the redundancy process during a laboratory closure and launching new products.
I’m passionate about continuous improvement, developing people, and building a culture of safety, quality, and accountability. I use data-driven decision-making to meet production targets, reduce costs, and improve team performance. My core strengths include production planning, team leadership, lean manufacturing, and building trust across all levels of the organization. I bring energy, resilience, and a solution-focused mindset to every challenge.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Production shift manager
ORIGIN FRAMES.LTD
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
10.2023 - Current
- Responsible for Production target and planning
- Conducted weekly quality and compliance reviews of all production work.
- Facilitated training sessions aimed at enhancing employees' skills.
- Managed production line operations, ensuring timely product delivery.
- Ensured production efficiency by troubleshooting and addressing issues promptly.
- Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates and Inventory levels to determine product availability.
- Coached employees in developing and achieving Individual performance goals.
- Achieved maximum performance across safety, maintenance and production metrics.
- Held team meetings to discuss product value and vision while allowing team members to give ideas and suggestions.
- Established and adjusted work procedures to meet production schedules, delivering output to deadlines.
- Led regular meetings, events and continuous Improvement projects with measurable goals.
- Coordinated closely with quality control regarding products awaiting dispositions.
- Implemented changes in working conditions, equipment and tools to Improve workflow, efficiency and team member safety.
- Reviewed production issues and implemented corrective action plans, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Developed and maintained clear communication and rapport with plant personnel.
- Evaluated team's performance through regular feedback sessions.
- Improved staff morale with regular communication and team building activities.
- Developed strategies aimed at increasing overall workplace efficiency.
- Developed new process improvements to enhance productivity.
- Encouraged open communication among workers to foster a collaborative work culture.
- Maintained team-oriented atmosphere with open communication and quick conflict resolution.
- Tracked employee performance, assessed daily output and implemented corrective actions to close gaps.
- Estimated costs, generated reports, and maintained detailed records.
- Established and maintained organized working environment for team of 110
- Arranged manufacturing schedules to minimise downtime.
- Handled day-to-day operational issues on the factory floor.
Operations Production Manager
UKHSA Health Security Agency
Royal Leamington Spa, UK
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Company Overview: One of the largest Covid Lab in the UK.
- Highly involved in start up of Rosalind Franklin Laboratory, Managing the OHS of the team across all laboratory sections, responsible for creating and managing the team of scientist, ensuring daily test targets are met, working closely with Principal Scientist to achieve results and met customer and patients expectations.
- Managing 65 projects and leading CI Project to optimise Laboratory efficiency.
- Strategically scheduled and managed up to 140 staff members, maintaining high-performing business operations.
- Monitored and reviewed operational performance, aiding improved business strategy to maximise productivity.
- Served as key corporate representative, liaising with various stakeholders in support of operational excellence.
- Reduced costs and Improved operations by analysing processes and customer feedback.
- Developed, recommended and implemented strategies to improve employee work quality and speed.
- Minimised discrepancies by effectively training employees on best practices, policies and procedures.
- Performed strategic process improvements and updated methodologies to enhance operations.
- Supported the Rosalind Franklin Laboratory Leadership group and involved in managing team redundancy procedures during lab shutdown, ensuring compliance and supporting team welfare.
Production manager
Medicom HSA
Northampton, Northamptonshire
10.2020 - 08.2022
- Managed project timelines for successful product delivery.
- Innovated production techniques, resulting in cost-saving measures.
- Met market demands by scaling up production capacity.
- Complied with all industry regulations, ensuring legal operations.
- Optimised inventory control with accurate forecasting.
- Facilitated training sessions to improve staff skills.
- Closely worked with NHS and Health Security Agency to meet their expectations during Covid.
- Overcame production challenges by strategic problem-solving methods.
- Delegated tasks efficiently to promote team productivity.
- Fostered a positive work environment through effective leadership.
- Been part of leadership Board and supported the redundancy process during the closure of the factory, including communications and transition planning for affected team members.
- Enhanced operational procedures with cutting-edge technology integration.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams for smooth workflow.
- Streamlined production processes to enhance efficiency.
Shift Manager
Hello Fresh
Banbury, UK
09.2015 - 10.2020
- Minimised discrepancies by effectively training employees on best practices, policies and procedures.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Demonstrated a high level of Initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Identified issues, analyzed Information and provided solutions to problems.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Education
Master Degree - Work Environment Protection
University of Environmental Studies
Master Degree - H&S Inspector
Medical School
Kielce Poland 02.1995 - 07.1998
HACCP/GHP/GMP | QUALITY - EXPERT
University of Warsaw
Warsaw, Poland 04.2011 - 08.2011
Operations Departmental Manager Level 5 - Project Management
RHG
High Wycombe 05.2024 -
Skills
- HACCP Expert
- Communication Skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Creativity and Innovation
- Team Building
- Leadership
- People Management
- Safety management
- Continuous Improvement processes
- 5S
- Disciplinary and grievance management
- Manufacturing leadership
- Business Strategic planning
- Project management experience
Custom
- Reading
- Hiking
Accomplishments
Employee of the year - Hello Fresh 2017
Student of the month - RHG 2024
Certification
Certificate of Appraisal Skills - Aug 2024
Certificate "Difference and Challenge in Teams" - June 2024
Certificate "Strategic Planning " - Sept 2024
Certificate "Leadership & Management" - July 2024
Certificate "Process Change for Efficiency" - July 2024
Timeline
Operations Departmental Manager Level 5 - Project Management
RHG
05.2024 -
Production shift manager
ORIGIN FRAMES.LTD
10.2023 - Current
Operations Production Manager
UKHSA Health Security Agency
09.2022 - 10.2023
Production manager
Medicom HSA
10.2020 - 08.2022
Shift Manager
Hello Fresh
09.2015 - 10.2020
HACCP/GHP/GMP | QUALITY - EXPERT
University of Warsaw
04.2011 - 08.2011
Master Degree - H&S Inspector
Medical School
02.1995 - 07.1998
Master Degree - Work Environment Protection
University of Environmental Studies
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