Michal Kulpa
Huddersfield,West Yorkshire
Summary
Highly skilled professional with expertise in bilingual communication, effective verbal articulation, and social media navigation. Demonstrates exceptional pressure handling, client-focused approach, and problem-solving abilities. Proven track record in team leadership, inventory control, and outstanding customer service. Proficient in Microsoft Office with a results-oriented mindset and excellent telephone manner. Committed to leveraging skills to achieve organisational goals and enhance customer satisfaction.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Line leader
Fox's Biscuits
Batley, Kirklees
02.2025 - Current
- Motivated team members, resulting in improved performance levels.
- Achieved high quality production with meticulous attention to detail.
- Implemented lean manufacturing principles for waste reduction.
- Liaised with other department heads, ensuring smooth interdepartmental interactions.
- Managed shift schedules to maintain consistent production flow.
- Identified potential bottlenecks, enhancing overall workflow efficiency.
- Ensured safety protocols, minimising workplace accidents.
- Developed contingency plans to handle unexpected downtime incidents efficiently.
- Organised work schedules to meet demanding production goals.
Production supervisor
HSL Chairs Ltd
Batley, Kirklees
08.2024 - 12.2025
- Executed daily production plans successfully meeting project deadlines consistently.
- Ensured quality control by conducting regular inspections of production line.
- Resolved conflicts amongst team members ensuring a harmonious work environment.
- Attended industry events enhancing knowledge of latest trends and technologies.
- Optimised workflow to enhance production efficiency using lean manufacturing principles.
- Liaised with other department heads facilitating smoother interdepartmental communication and collaboration.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives resulting in significant operational enhancements.
- Handled unexpected problems swiftly, minimising disruption to the production schedule.
- Coordinated material procurement, resulting in timely delivery for production needs.
- Maintained clean, organised working areas to create positive, productive environments with minimal risk.
- Identified process failures and highlighted opportunities to streamline production operations.
Team leader
Decorative Panels Ltd
Elland, Calderdale
09.2013 - 08.2024
- Encouraged open communication, fostering a positive work culture.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to identify areas of improvement for each team member.
- Improved customer satisfaction through close collaboration with the team.
- Resolved conflicts effectively, promoting harmony within the workforce.
- Coordinated daily tasks, ensuring smooth workflow within the team.
- Prioritised tasks according to urgency and importance, optimising workload allocation among team members.
- Monitored daily operations whilst reducing operational cost significantly.
- Delegated tasks to make best use of individuals' skills.
- Collaborated with colleagues from different backgrounds to tackle new challenges.
Chef de partie
New County Hotel
Perth, Perth and Kinross
03.2013 - 07.2013
- Collaborated with other chefs for special events and banquets.
- Trained apprentice chefs, improving their culinary skills substantially.
- Maintained inventory control without compromising on food quality or taste.
- Adapted quickly under high-pressure situations to deliver consistent results.
- Adhered strictly to food hygiene regulations, ensuring safe preparation at all times.
- Streamlined kitchen operations, leading to smoother service during busy periods.
- Worked closely with senior chefs for menu planning.
- Managed portion control effectively, reducing waste significantly.
- Improved presentation of dishes by incorporating innovative plating techniques.
- Monitored line production to achieve consistent quality.
Sous chef
Hydro Hotel
Crieff, Perth and Kinross
03.2008 - 03.2013
- Contributed creative ideas for special events menus, providing memorable dining experiences for guests.
- Delivered consistent culinary excellence to diners through attention to detail in plating and presentation.
- Collaborated closely with front-of-house team, ensuring seamless service delivery.
- Implemented new cooking techniques, elevating the overall food quality and presentation.
- Delegated tasks to junior chefs for efficient kitchen operations.
- Supervised daily food prep operations, ensuring consistency across all dishes served.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Gas engineering course
Brookhouse training centre
Cleckheaton, Kirklees 03.2018 - 03.2020
Skills
- Bilingual
- Effective verbal articulation
- Social media navigation
- Pressure handling
- Client-Focused approach
- Problem-solving
- Team Leadership
- Inventory control
- Microsoft Office
- Outstanding customer service
- Results oriented
- Good telephone manner
Affiliations
- Cars
- IT
- Research and Development
- Gardening
- DIY
- Cooking
Languages
English
Advanced
Polish
Native
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Line leader
Fox's Biscuits
02.2025 - Current
Production supervisor
HSL Chairs Ltd
08.2024 - 12.2025
NVQ Level 2 - Gas engineering course
Brookhouse training centre
03.2018 - 03.2020
Team leader
Decorative Panels Ltd
09.2013 - 08.2024
Chef de partie
New County Hotel
03.2013 - 07.2013
Sous chef
Hydro Hotel
03.2008 - 03.2013
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