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PATRYK CHOJNACKI

PATRYK CHOJNACKI

Swindon

Summary

Results driven Accident Repair Centre Manager with proven leadership and managerial experience in high volume accident repair and automotive bodyshop operations. Skilled in optimising repair processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and consistently delivering exceptional customer satisfaction.

With a Bachelor’s in Business Management, Six Sigma Yellow Belt, IOSH Managing Safely, and Transport Manager certification, I combine technical expertise with strong business acumen to drive operational excellence. Passionate about continuous improvement and team development, I thrive in fast paced environments and embrace innovation to achieve outstanding results.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Accident Repair Centre Manager

Motofix Group
Cirencester
01.2025 - Current
  • Managed staff rotas, ensuring full coverage during opening hours.
  • Oversaw all administrative tasks for efficient centre management.
  • Oversee daily operations, ensuring high quality vehicle repairs and customer service.
  • Manage staff, workflow, and compliance with industry standards (BSI, VM).
  • Liaise with work providers, suppliers, and customers to streamline repair processes and ensure K2K and CSI score is maintained.
  • Maintain efficiency, cost control and workplace safety.
  • Introduce innovative marketing strategies promoting centre's services effectively.

Production Manager

The Wentworth Wooden Jigsaw Company
08.2021 - 12.2024
  • Company Overview: Manufacturing company producing over 150,000 wooden puzzles every year.
  • Responsible for the day-to-day production targets, efficiency and planning.
  • Liaising with schedulers and production supervisors on multiple shifts to plan and manage resources ensuring production targets are met on a cost-effective basis.
  • Carrying out HR tasks in line with company policies; including recruitment, on-boarding, training, development, performance reviews, sickness & absence.
  • Managing stock control ensuring inventory records are completed accurately in real-time in the ERP system, error checking and updates are embedded into regular practice.
  • Managing daily/monthly/yearly stock takes.
  • Ensuring that the ERP system is being employed correctly with accurate data input during every stage of production workflow.
  • Compliance of H&S regulations.
  • Coaching & mentoring production operatives/supervisors to ensure continuous development and work towards their career goals.
  • Promoting continuous improvement culture & lead by example.

Production Team Leader

Honda of the UK manufacturing LTD
04.2016 - 07.2021
  • Company Overview: Large scale Lean Manufacturing facility producing up to 250,000 automobiles per year.
  • Perform root cause analysis and resolve any problems that may arise using appropriate quality tools such as Cause & Effect diagram, PDCA, 5 Whys.
  • Communicate KPIs to all associate to ensure everyone is aware of expectations and deliverables.
  • Ensure all aspects of safety, quality, productivity and cost reduction are fulfilled.
  • Promote Kaizen and NHC involvement throughout the team.
  • Data collection, analysing and presenting to the management team using Microsoft programs such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
  • Monitor the completion of tasks and ensure good performance.

Reception Manager

Hotel Trybunalska
08.2013 - 03.2016
  • Company Overview: Hotel located in the heart of Lublin Old Town, in the Market Square which offers designer, industrial style rooms with lots of facilities.
  • Ensure team is working efficiently and consistently hitting there targets.
  • Organise special events across the hotel.
  • Deliver excellent customer service.
  • Handled guest complaints and queries professionally and effectively for mutually beneficial, positive outcomes.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Management

University of Enterprise and Administration
09.2018 - 07.2021

Skills

  • IOSH Managing Safely
  • Sound theoretical knowledge and practical application of 5 principles of problem solving, 5 WHY, PDCA, SWOT, 5S and other statistical analysis and quality tools
  • Competent in team building, planning and decision making
  • Diverse IT skills (MS office, Autoflow, various ERP/MRP systems)
  • Excellent leadership and man - management skills
  • Excellent organisational and follow-up skills
  • Possess strong work ethic
  • Lean six sigma certification

LINKEDIN PROFILE

https://www.linkedin.com/in/patryk-chojnacki-a306b5199

Timeline

Accident Repair Centre Manager

Motofix Group
01.2025 - Current

Production Manager

The Wentworth Wooden Jigsaw Company
08.2021 - 12.2024

Bachelor of Business Administration - Management

University of Enterprise and Administration
09.2018 - 07.2021

Production Team Leader

Honda of the UK manufacturing LTD
04.2016 - 07.2021

Reception Manager

Hotel Trybunalska
08.2013 - 03.2016
PATRYK CHOJNACKI