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Kinga  Gorska

Kinga Gorska

Telford,United Kingdom

Summary

A dedicated and highly motivated manufacturing professional with over 13 years of experience at Cofresco Foodservice division of Melitta UK Ltd. , progressing through multiple roles from Packer to Machine Operator, Quality Cover, and Lead Operator. Having served as a Lead Operator for the past nine years. Developed strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills while consistently delivering high standards of safety, quality, and productivity.

Committed to continuous professional development, having achieved Distinctions in Lean Manufacturing Operative Level 2 and NVQ Level 3 Team Leader and Supervisor qualifications, alongside EAL Level 2 Diploma in Manufacturing, Train-the-Trainer certification, Food Hygiene qualification, and NVQ Level 2 in Mathematics and English, completed the Experience Leadership Development Programme and numerous company training courses.

In my current role, I regularly act as Standing Supervisor, taking full responsibility for supervisory duties in the Supervisor's absence, including managing production systems, performance reporting, orders, and operational decision-making. I am recognised as a loyal, reliable, and proactive team member who builds positive working relationships across all departments. I thrive in fast-paced environments, remain calm under pressure, and am passionate about supporting both business objectives and the development of colleagues while driving continuous improvement.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work history

Leading Operator

Cofresco
Telford, Telford and Wrekin
2013.01 - Current
  • Cover Supervisor duties as required, including team leadership, work allocation, performance monitoring, and ensuring safe and efficient production.
  • Works on Cells as team member as required.
  • Monitoring efficient work practices and report on losses.
  • Liaise with Planig / Warehouse on ticket and parts shortage issues.
  • Liaise with Setters and Engineers to ensure appropriate machine maintenance.
  • Monitor and report staff issues, absence, none compliance of procedures and performance immediately to Supervision.
  • Performed troubleshooting tasks promptly, avoiding major breakdowns.
  • Maintained clean and safe work environment for maximum productivity.
  • Coordinated with other operators for smooth operation processes.
  • Implemented preventative maintenance measures, reducing downtime.
  • Monitored machine output, ensuring quality control standards were met.
  • Assisted in training new staff, ensuring efficient team performance.
  • Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow procedures.
  • Documented daily operations accurately, assisting in record keeping.
  • Verified documentation and work order requirements.
  • Achieved production targets with excellent planning and machine operation.
  • Consistently demonstrated best practices and conformance to company standards and safety regulations.
  • Mentored new Operators in machine operating best practices and safety regulations through demonstrations.
  • Worked on complex assembly lines, enhancing production speed.
  • Identified and resolved technical issues, improving overall functionality.
  • Handled and sorted materials correctly, minimising waste generated.
  • Completed work according to schedule, helping struggling team members as required to maintain smooth-running operations.
  • Supported stable production lines by preparing orders with precision and high accuracy.

Purchasing specialist

Mars Dystrybucja Sp.z.o.o
Zamosc , Lubelskie
2006.02 - 2012.11
  • Optimised procurement operations, ensuring timely delivery of products.
  • Identified cost-saving opportunities through careful analysis of spend data.
  • Managed purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of goods.
  • Managed stock control effectively reducing waste.
  • Conducted market research to identify potential suppliers.
  • Identified stock quantity and quality, delivery times and other contract conditions to be met.
  • Established delivery schedules to keep stores fully stocked.
  • Negotiated contract terms and awarded supplier contracts to achieve optimum business profits.
  • Verified supplier invoices against purchase orders, reducing discrepancies.
  • Implemented new supply planning strategies for improved operational efficiency.
  • Coordinated with sales teams to ensure product availability during peak seasons.
  • Controlled best before dates to properly utilise stock.
  • Monitored stock levels to reorder replenishments in good time.
  • Followed procedures to maintain accurate stock counts and organised storage system.
  • Reported delivery discrepancies for missing and damaged goods.
  • Filed accurate paperwork for up-to-date records.
  • Organised stock based on rotation requirements and expected use.
  • Coordinated with suppliers, resulting in improved service levels.

Education

EAL Level 2 Diploma in Manufacturing - Manufacturing

Qualitrain Ltd
Alfreton, Derbyshire

Lean Manufacturing Operative Level 2 - Lean Mnufacturing

QUALITRAIN Chair Skills England
Alfreton, Derbyshire
2024.07 - 2025.10

NVQ Level 3: Team Leader and Supervisor Level 3 - Team Leading and Supervision

Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
Doncaster, South Yorkshire

NVQ Level 2: Mathematics - Completed Highfield Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics

Highfield Qualifications
Doncaster , South Yorkshire

Certificate of completion Expirience Leadership - Leadership

Impulse

NVQ Level 2 - Completed Highfield Functional Skills Qualification in English

Highfield Qualifications
Doncaster , South Yorkshire

Skills

  • Team Leadership & Supervision

  • Production Operations Management

  • Lean Manufacturing

  • Continuous Improvement

  • Staff Training & Development

  • KPI & Performance Monitoring

  • Problem Solving & Decision Making

  • Quality Assurance

  • Health & Safety Compliance

  • Food Hygiene

  • Production Planning

  • Cross-Functional Communication

  • Process Improvement

  • Coaching & Mentoring

  • Production Reporting

  • Hydra System

  • Time Management

  • Adaptability

  • Pressure handling

  • Computer literate

  • Efficient delegation

  • Decision-Making aptitude

  • Expertise in relevant software

  • Process improvement understanding

  • Communication excellence

  • Risk assessment knowledge

  • Leadership proficiency

  • Motivational mastery

  • Quality assurance expertise

  • Employee coaching and mentorship

  • Report-writing

  • Performance evaluation

  • Employee training and development

  • Team supervision

  • Work order completion

  • Critical assessment

Languages

Polish
Native
English
Upper intermediate (B2)

Timeline

Lean Manufacturing Operative Level 2 - Lean Mnufacturing

QUALITRAIN Chair Skills England
2024.07 - 2025.10

Leading Operator

Cofresco
2013.01 - Current

Purchasing specialist

Mars Dystrybucja Sp.z.o.o
2006.02 - 2012.11

EAL Level 2 Diploma in Manufacturing - Manufacturing

Qualitrain Ltd

NVQ Level 3: Team Leader and Supervisor Level 3 - Team Leading and Supervision

Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

NVQ Level 2: Mathematics - Completed Highfield Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics

Highfield Qualifications

Certificate of completion Expirience Leadership - Leadership

Impulse

NVQ Level 2 - Completed Highfield Functional Skills Qualification in English

Highfield Qualifications
Kinga Gorska