Marta Ochal
Slough
Summary
Level-headed, adaptable, and ambitious professional with several years of experience in fast-paced manufacturing environment. Focused and driven to achieve objectives with mindset rooted in perseverance and grit. Dedicated to people development, fostering team growth and operational excellence.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Operator
Haleon
Maidenhead
01.2023 - 10.2025
- Own daily shop floor operations, ensuring strict adherence to environmental, health, and safety standards through proactive mentoring and team engagement.
- Leverage deep knowledge of team capabilities to strategically assign roles, maximise efficiency, and drive above-target production.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve production inefficiencies and implement effective solutions, minimising operational disruptions.
- Deliver targeted hands-on training for machine operators aligned with GMP and SOP standards, fostering culture of continuous improvement.
- Participate actively as integrated team member during machine changeovers, contributing to reduced downtime and defect rates.
- Serve as go-to resource for M-ERP system guidance, best practices, and troubleshooting support for team members.
- Execute supervisor-level tasks within M-ERP system, including batch initiation, document control, component management, deviation investigation, batch closure, and housekeeping activities.
- Conduct detailed audits of batch envelopes to verify documentation accuracy in alignment with ALCOA+ principles, ensure compliance with SOPs and GMP standards, and identify discrepancies for corrective action.
- Lead weekly workplace inspections focused on 5S compliance, identifying near-miss observations and ensuring timely follow-up actions.
- Support and prepare operators for grading panels by offering mentorship, performance guidance, and feedback in lieu, resulting in grading success and reduced panel anxiety.
Team Leader
GlaxoSmithKline / Haleon
Maidenhead
07.2017 - 12.2022
- Drove team performance against set KPIs, ensuring daily targets were met and reporting progress and issues to Shift FLL to support continuous improvement.
- Maintained high personal work standards through continuous learning, skill development, and commitment to professional growth.
- Played hands-on role in two-person line optimisation initiative without compromising safety or product quality.
- Conducted RCA investigations following deviations and equipment failures to develop solutions and reduce repeat incidents.
- Fully trained and capable of running and changing over all departmental equipment, contributing to operational flexibility and consistent output.
- Delivered training to new operators using detailed knowledge of production activities, processes, and equipment to ensure confident, compliant, and efficient performance.
- Prepared and communicated detailed shift handovers, including equipment status, quality checkpoints, and safety alerts, enabling next team to begin their run smoothly.
Machine Operator
Randstad Solutions
Maidenhead
06.2007 - 06.2017
- Operated machinery and equipment to produce high-quality products consistently.
- Monitored production processes to ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Maintained clean and organised work areas to promote safety and operational effectiveness.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production deadlines.
- Tended to machines to maintain fast-paced production in line with quality standards.
- Referred to technical resources to understand established procedure, product specifications and machine controls.
Education
Effective communication in the workplace
The Open University
04.2001 - 2025/2025
Literacy, Numeracy and IT
TLE, Learn Direct
Slough 2010 - 2011
Polish Philology
University Of Opole
Opole, Poland 2001 - 2004
Developing high trust work relationships
The Open University
04.2001 - /2025
Psychology Studies
Wapol
Wroclaw, Poland 2000 - 2001
Skills
- Proficient in machinery and equipment operation, changeovers, and troubleshooting
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and process optimization
- Experienced with manufacturing ERP systems and data-driven decision-making
- Skilled in people development and team coaching
- Builds trust across shifts and departments through consistent communication
- Leads with empathy and emotional intelligence
- Highly self-motivated with strong initiative and ownership mindset
Affiliations
- Story seeker: Passionate reader of contemporary fantasy and magical realism, particularly the works of Jonathan Carroll.
- Indoor rowing enthusiast: I row to stay fit, focused and sharp, to challenge my mind and body...And yes, I do pretend I'm in the Olympics.
Timeline
Senior Operator
Haleon
01.2023 - 10.2025
Team Leader
GlaxoSmithKline / Haleon
07.2017 - 12.2022
Machine Operator
Randstad Solutions
06.2007 - 06.2017
Effective communication in the workplace
The Open University
04.2001 - 2025/2025
Developing high trust work relationships
The Open University
04.2001 - /2025
Literacy, Numeracy and IT
TLE, Learn Direct
2010 - 2011
Polish Philology
University Of Opole
2001 - 2004
Psychology Studies
Wapol
2000 - 2001
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