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Sylwia Maliszewska

Coventry

Summary

A self – motivated , driven, confident and hardworking individual who thrives in working in a team or alone. Developed and implemented a Continuous Improvement strategy that aligned with business goals and objectives, result in efficiency increase and reduction in costs. Familiar with working in a highly pressurised environment , and used to delivering to tight deadlines. A high level of organisational skills and a good communicator, with an eye for detail. Always well presented.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work history

Manufacturing Excellence Engineer

Jaguar Land Rover
Gaydon, Warwickshire
07.2024 - Current
  • Optimised manufacturing processes, resulting in increased efficiency

- Efficiency improvement projects (ppt. or PDF version) can be shared upon request

  • Liaised with clients, understanding their needs and translating them into technical requirements.
  • Conducted regular site visits to oversee process and progress.

- Paint Shop

- MLA and FA2 car production lines

- Press shop

- Body Shop

  • Designed innovative strategies for improved productivity.

- Implemented Thumb & Back support Exoskeleton on MLA production line

- Implemented Cobots (collaborative robots) on MLA production line

  • Led team meetings, fostering effective communication amongst the team.
  • Cooperated with cross-functional teams during project development stages.
  • Managed multiple projects, ensuring timely completion and high-quality work

- Good knowledge of Power Apps

  • Minimised safety risks with thorough inspections and maintenance schedules.
  • Worked with manufacturing teams to address and resolve non-conformances.
  • Reported on metrics, analysing data to assess overall project performance
  • Provided 5- days Continuous Improvement Process Workshops for production associates

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Lear Corporation
Coventry
03.2021 - 06.2024
  • Ran a plant 5S system, using E-LPA (created zones, scheduled audits, conducted training for new and existing auditors, managed corrective actions,performed weekly Gemba walks along with Management team)
  • Ran employee suggestion scheme, using SharePoint system
  • Ran Team Improvement Circle (TIC) programme as a Plant Functional Administrator
  • Worked on various Line Balance Projects along with IE department
  • Led process improvement initiatives to identify and eliminate waste and non-value added work utilizing manufacturing practices (using DMAIC methodology)
  • Facilitated 30+ Kaizen events which helped teams identify opportunities for increased productivity, quality control and customer satisfaction; enabled departments to improve performance
  • Promoted awareness of 5S, safety on the workstation and compliance to SOP's among operations
  • Supported Lean Manufacturing tools on production floor such as 5S, Kaizen, TPM, 7QC
  • Participated in daily Management meetings

Continuous Improvement Specialist

Lear Corporation
Coventry
09.2019 - 03.2021
  • Planned, scheduled, and led Kaizen of the Month, Quarter and Year events
  • Actively trained and engaged associates to identify improvement opportunities
  • Supported development of new CI members to corporate standards
  • Responsible for designing and updating Continuous Improvement information boards across the plant
  • Responsible for ordering and disposing of prizes on CI events
  • Performed CI Engineer duties since March 2023

Project Support

Lear Corporation
Coventry
04.2018 - 09.2019
  • Worked as a part of cross-functional team alongside with IE, Goods-In, Materials, Production, Maintenance and Quality departments
  • Supported production performance by analysing RFT and FTT daily data in projects
  • Created Lean implementation presentations and introduced them to the senior managers
  • Participated in multiple RFT improvements and KAIZEN projects
  • Liaising with CI, production and quality departments to gather data
  • Supported Continuous Improvement projects eg. reducing waste, increasing engagement, improving processes, decreasing rework
  • Helped with completing documents such as requests, project records, line production boards, KPI trends charts, Pareto Diagrams
  • Updated weekly reports,Training Cards and Training Matrixes
  • Trained staff on Auto Kanban Technician role
  • Collected signatures needed for various sign offs from senior management and directors
  • Advanced features of most common Ms Office programs

Auto Kanban Technician

Lear Corporation
Coventry
05.2015 - 04.2018
  • Inventory management, stock forecasting and monitoring, coordinating ordering processes with optimizing stock level and production needs- creating Kanban orders/picks in DCI
  • Maintained Auto Kanban excel spreadsheet, updated data, amended figures, calculations
  • Controlled if the quantity of boxes/particular pieces specified in the order is the same as per the packages coming down
  • Checked database system regarding not available stock and liaising with other departments
  • Tracked orders to ensure timely delivery

Quality Inspector / Gate Keeper

Lear Corporation
Coventry
01.2015 - 05.2015
  • Inspected seats during production to ensure consistency and integrity with the building process
  • Checked products to locate imperfections such as cuts, missing pieces or scratches
  • Marked all items that fail to meet specifications - but also tagged ones that are being done correctly
  • Rejected faulty parts, and ensured they were reworked
  • Reported problems or concerns immediately to supervisors and Quality department

Warehouse Operative

Mission Food
Coventry
07.2014 - 12.2014
  • Picked and packed the stock according to the company standards
  • Ensured all products meet the required quality and legality set out by the company
  • Ensured work area is clean and tidy and worked to good hygiene practices for food production

Team Coordinator

Bowling Club
Sanok
06.2013 - 05.2014
  • Recruited and trained new staff to the role
  • Prepared and allocated daily duties
  • Created a positive working environment
  • Responsible for hygiene and health and safety at work

Education

Practical Time Study -

Re-think Productivity
Solihull
11.2024 - 11.2024

Rating Clinic to BS3375 -

Re-think Productivity
Solihull
11.2024 - 11.2024

Basic MOST -

Re-think Productivity
Solihull
11.2024 - 11.2024

Internal Health and Safety Auditor ISO 14001:2015 -

BUREAU VERTAS Business School
01.2024 - 02.2024

Internal Health and Safety Auditor ISO 45001:2018 -

BUREAU VERITAS Business School
12.2023 - 01.2024

Managing Safely IOSH -

Institution of Occupational Safety & Health ROSPA
10.2023 - 11.2023

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt -

The Knowledge Academy
02.2023 - 11.2023

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt -

The Knowledge Academy
01.2023 - 03.2023

Business Improvement Techniques -

Gateshead College
Coventry
04.2001 - 2018

NVQ Level 2 - BIT

Gateshead College
Coventry
2018

GCSEs (equivalent) -

Liceum Ogolnoksztalcace im. Wladyslawa Andersa
Lesko
2012

Skills

  • Fluent English (written and oral), fluent Polish (native)
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills
  • Excellent communication skills - contact with customers and co-workers delivered at the highest level
  • Excellent computer skills, proficient user of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Visio
  • Ability to work both as an individual or as a part of the team
  • Capability of gathering data, analysing and improving
  • Ability to work under the pressure, deadlines and in stressful environment
  • Problem solving and root cause identification
  • Lean management ,Kaizen,Six Sigma, 5S

Accomplishments

Manufacturing Excellence Creator of the Year award, March 2025 - JAGUAR LAND ROVER

Awarded the tittle of Manufacturing Excellence Creator of the Year Award from a group of 12 participants.


Champions of Lear Finalist, July 2023 - LEAR CORPORATION

Selected to represent Lear Corporation as a finalist, showcasing excellence in Team Improvement Circle Programme. Travelled to United States to participate in the award ceremony and receive recognition for the achievements.


Gateshead College Edge Awards 2018

I can proudly say I am a winner of Gateshead College Edge Award - Manufacturing Apprentice of the year.

Timeline

Practical Time Study -

Re-think Productivity
11.2024 - 11.2024

Rating Clinic to BS3375 -

Re-think Productivity
11.2024 - 11.2024

Basic MOST -

Re-think Productivity
11.2024 - 11.2024

Manufacturing Excellence Engineer

Jaguar Land Rover
07.2024 - Current

Internal Health and Safety Auditor ISO 14001:2015 -

BUREAU VERTAS Business School
01.2024 - 02.2024

Internal Health and Safety Auditor ISO 45001:2018 -

BUREAU VERITAS Business School
12.2023 - 01.2024

Managing Safely IOSH -

Institution of Occupational Safety & Health ROSPA
10.2023 - 11.2023

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt -

The Knowledge Academy
02.2023 - 11.2023

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt -

The Knowledge Academy
01.2023 - 03.2023

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Lear Corporation
03.2021 - 06.2024

Continuous Improvement Specialist

Lear Corporation
09.2019 - 03.2021

Project Support

Lear Corporation
04.2018 - 09.2019

Auto Kanban Technician

Lear Corporation
05.2015 - 04.2018

Quality Inspector / Gate Keeper

Lear Corporation
01.2015 - 05.2015

Warehouse Operative

Mission Food
07.2014 - 12.2014

Team Coordinator

Bowling Club
06.2013 - 05.2014

Business Improvement Techniques -

Gateshead College
04.2001 - 2018

NVQ Level 2 - BIT

Gateshead College

GCSEs (equivalent) -

Liceum Ogolnoksztalcace im. Wladyslawa Andersa
Sylwia Maliszewska