RAFAL GRABKA

• Achieved strategic projects objectives on time and within budget by effectively managing resources, scope, and risks.
• Ensured timely completion of projects through diligent monitoring of progress, proactive risk mitigation, and decisive action when necessary.
• Delivered exceptional results under tight deadlines by maintaining a strong focus on prioritization, planning, and execution.
• Coached team members for improved performance through constructive feedback, skill development opportunities, and ongoing support.
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
• Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.

• Strategic projects management for BAYER AG.
• Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
• Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
• Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
• Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
• Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining a positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.

Strategic Projects Management (Capacity Expansions).

• Managing the production sphere (comprehensive supervision and assurance of accurate functioning of 3 departments: Engineering (CAPEX), Maintenance, Utilities). Monitoring the correctness of production processes and executing production plans. Responsibility for ensuring production continuity. Aiming at maximizing work and quality levels. Responsibility for all engineering asset management activities.
• Contributing to the higher levels of profitability and turnover generated by the company. Achieving required values of operating results within a defined time period.
• Participation in shaping and leading new, annually planned investments. Responsibility for directing new investment and developmental projects.
• Managing a team of nearly 65 persons, including 8 Direct Reports, 3 Managers of subordinate departments, a number of Project Managers and engineers - engaging in developing the career path of individual members, motivating and providing content-based support.
• Responsibility for determining budget (for the Technical Department and investments), later on for monitoring costs especially regarding investment expenses, but also media costs for the plant, external services (security), servicing machines and purchasing spare parts, etc. Searching for and implementing solutions minimizing costs incurred.
• Adapting Lean Manufacturing solutions, 5S tools and Energy Saving Programs in subordinate departments, which improved efficiency of undertaken activity and positively affected optimization of technological and production processes. Execution control over KPI.
• Leading professional trade negotiations concerning the most beneficial conditions of cooperation commenced by the Technical Department with suppliers or outsourcing companies.
• Enhanced overall team productivity with continuous training and mentoring of junior engineers.
• Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.