Katarzyna Rzadkowska
Leighton Buzzard
Summary
Strategic Production Manager and Operations Supervisor with expertise in warehousing, logistics, and manufacturing. Developed operational procedures and led high-performing teams while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and quality standards. Skilled in SAP ERP and continuous improvement, leveraging analytical and interpersonal skills to enhance team performance and meet tight deadlines.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Manager
BMI
04.2023 - Current
- Regional finalist of BMI Pyramid Award for increasing production efficiency by 18% and reducing scrap by 1.5%
- Executed daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules to align with customer demand and business targets
- Managed operational budgets and reported to senior management on output, waste, and costs
- Set and enforce rigorous standards for Health & Safety, Quality, and production output to ensure all work activities consistently meet operational plans and compliance with health and safety regulations
- Selected, ordered, and managed materials and inventory levels, reducing excess stock
- Deliver real-time feedback to team members to maintain and improve shift performance, undertaking formal performance reviews and identifying targeted training solutions.
- Address poor performance proactively, ensuring correct company policies and disciplinary procedures are followed.
- Championed continuous improvement by recommending strategic enhancements to people and processes.
Quality Technician
Forticrete
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Conducted rigorous quality control by inspecting raw materials, selecting output samples, and executing appropriate testing methods (measuring dimensions, testing functionality).
- Removed sub-standard products from production cycle and recommended strategies to enhance overall product quality.
- Maintained detailed records of testing metrics, supplier performance, and defective product rates to facilitate data-driven decisions.
- Collaborated with maintenance team to identify and resolve equipment breakdowns and quality issues, ensuring minimal disruption to production.
- Monitored pallets and equipment for damage and wear, predicting lifecycles to prevent operational jeopardy.
- Operated and maintained production line machinery while adhering strictly to H&S policies and maintaining a high standard of housekeeping.
Operations Supervisor
Smiths News
10.2020 - 09.2022
- Managed the full employee lifecycle, including hiring, training, coaching, performance evaluations, promotions, and undertaking disciplinary actions.
- Directed daily workflow, setting performance goals and deadlines in alignment with the company’s strategic vision.
- Facilitated communication between upper management and operational employees to enhance workflow.
- Analysed daily warehouse waste reports, resolving operational issues and addressing staff complaints.
- Utilised SAP ERP system to manage stock transactions, investigate discrepancies, and deliver feedback to senior management.
Night and Day Shift Operation Supervisor
NEOVIA
09.2018 - 10.2020
- Provided comprehensive leadership to the warehousing team, ensuring the safe, efficient, and economical receipt, storage, picking, and dispatch of goods.
- Assisted in hiring and scheduling team members, motivating and supervising staff, and supporting team leaders within their zones.
- Analyzed operational data to enforce updated policies, communicating insights across operational areas to enhance overall efficiency.
- Maintained security, safety, and quality documents while investigating stock discrepancies and losses using SAP ERP system.
- Led daily review meetings with customers to align expectations, address feedback, and maintain the highest quality standards.
Team Leader & Trainer
Great Bear
10.2016 - 08.2018
- Led team of Warehouse Operatives, fostering motivation to achieve and exceed KPI targets.
- Ensured compliance with company policies, Health & Safety guidelines, and maintained knowledge of evolving regulations.
- Monitored team performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Maintained excellent employee relationships by cultivating supportive, positive and helpful working environment.
- Monitored staff performance and developed improvement plans.
Education
High School -
Administration and Economic High School
Ostrzeszow01-2002
Skills
- Project Management
- Production scheduling
- Manufacturing leadership
- Workflow Organization
- Health & Safety Regulations
- Quality Assurance/Control
- Continuous improvement
- Process optimisation
- Waste Reduction
- Data Analysis
- Operational Reporting
- SAP ERP System
- MS Office
- Stock Investigations
- Shift Management
- Team Leadership & Development
- Conflict Resolution
- Time Management
- Stakeholder Communication
- Multitasking
- Quality assurance
Certification
- Mental Health First Aid
- NEBOSH General Certificate
- Dealing with Difficult People / Mediation
- Delegation Skills
- Communication Skills
Timeline
Production Manager
BMI
04.2023 - Current
Quality Technician
Forticrete
09.2022 - 03.2023
Operations Supervisor
Smiths News
10.2020 - 09.2022
Night and Day Shift Operation Supervisor
NEOVIA
09.2018 - 10.2020
Team Leader & Trainer
Great Bear
10.2016 - 08.2018
High School -
Administration and Economic High School