Karolina Mankiewicz
Clarksville,TN
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in operational integration, partnership development, and revenue generation. Proven ability to oversee KPIs and internal control structures, ensuring alignment with operational trends and implementing proactive corrective actions. Demonstrates adaptability and resourcefulness in dynamic environments, driving results and achieving goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
VP of Operations America
White Drive Motors & Steerings (Interpump Group)
Hopkinsville, Kentucky
02.2024 - Current
- Strategic Planning & Execution in manufacturing of orbital motors and steering for industries such as agriculture, construction, mining, forestry, material handling, and road building.
- Develop and implement global operational strategies that support company goals and translate strategic objectives into actionable plans for departments.
- Analyze and improve internal systems, workflows, and processes. Implement best practices to increase efficiency, quality, and profitability.
- Develop operational budgets and control costs. Monitor KPIs and operational performance metrics to ensure fiscal health.
- Identify and mitigate operational risks. Monitor customer satisfaction and ensure operational support aligns with client expectations.
- Oversee implementation of technology solutions to streamline operations. Ensure data and systems support efficiency and scalability.
- Ensure compliance with international laws, labor standards, environmental regulations, and trade agreements (e.g., GDPR, ISO, OSHA, WTO rules).
- Monitor geopolitical and economic risks that may affect operations.
- Manage international business continuity and crisis response plans.
- Support global sustainability goals and social responsibility efforts. Ensure environmentally responsible operations across geographies.
- Collaborate on ESG reporting and certification (e.g., carbon footprint, ethical sourcing).
Supply Chain Manager
White Drive Morots & Steering
Wroclaw, Poland
06.2021 - 01.2024
- Coordinated supply chain processes to ensure timely delivery of components.
- Developed strategies to optimize inventory levels, reduce costs, and improve delivery times.
- Monitored supplier performance metrics including quality, cost, and lead time.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory transactions and supplier communications.
- Engaged in training sessions on safety protocols and best supply chain practices.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance logistics operations and workflows.
- Identified potential suppliers and negotiated contracts based on pricing and quality standards.
- Participated in analyzing supply chain performance and pinpointing areas for improvement.
Logistics Manager
Signify Poland Sp. z o.o. (Philips Lighting Poland)
04.2016 - 06.2021
- Logistic chain management of the luminaires production process, four warehouse locations including external warehouses with a total size over 13,000 m2.
- Organization of flows between warehouses and production.
- Supervision and management of subordinate employees with a mixed structure.
- Organization, supervision and financial control of transport.
- Supply chain management for Philips sales points in Europe.
- Participation in Phase in / Phase out components and finished products.
- Maximum use of subordinate units 'competencies, management of employees' holiday leave, analysis and control of working time, making periodic evaluations.
- Control of delivery costs and stock levels of components.
- Improve the process of obtaining better results within the entire supply chain management, tools, process steps, project implementation, implementation of supply chain strategy to improve the level of customer service and reduce inventory.
- Creating organization development plans and overseeing the department's budget.
Logistics Manager
Sapa Aluminium Poland Sp. z o.o.
09.2010 - 05.2016
- Management, planning and control related to the current activities of subordinate departments in Trzcianka and Chrzanów, which include the department of finished goods warehouse, internal transport, forwarding, scrap warehouse and storage of components and raw materials.
- Participation in production planning in the field of material procurement, supply of materials for production directly to production sites, supply of tools and components based on the Lean methodology.
- Shipments to external customers as well as shipment of scrap metal for melting.
- Managing a large team with a mixed structure (80 – 100 employees).
- Maximum use of subordinate units 'competencies, management of employees' holiday leave, analysis and control of working time, making periodic evaluations.
- Control of document flow, preparation of reports and presentations for the board.
- Ongoing control of financial results and supervision over the implementation of the budget.
Logistics specialist
Steico S.A.
06.2008 - 09.2010
- Planning routes of transport and shipment of finished products.
- Optimization of transport costs to the customer.
- Checking the reliability of suppliers, communication with suppliers, tracking orders, shipments and deliveries.
- Organizing shipments of complaints and packaging.
- Posting of shipping documents and invoices.
- Preparing reports and presentations for the board.
Sales
TNT Express Worldwide Poland Sp. Z o.o.
06.2006 - 04.2008
- Acquiring new customers and maintaining loyal customers.
- Monitoring the courier services market.
- Professional customer service standing at the highest level.
- Caring for a good company image.
- Preparation of proposals for offers regarding transport of shipments.
- Researching market potential and building a database of potential clients.
Production planning manager
Prussport Jerzy Katana
08.2003 - 06.2006
- Management, planning and control related to the ongoing operations of subordinate departments, which include sewing, production and packaging.
- Responsibility for optimal planning of demand for appropriate resources and productive forces.
- Preparation of a production plan for a group of products.
- Development and implementation of timely adjustments to the establishment plan.
- Preparation of the optimal use of devices.
- Coordination of purchases and supplies of necessary materials for production departments.
Education
Postgraduate Studies - Company Management
University of Economics
Poland, Wroclaw06-2023
Postgraduate studies - Psychology of Management
WSB University
Poland, Poznan02-2017
M.D. - Enterprise logistics
University of Logistics
Poland, Poznan03-2016
Skills
- Operational efficiency and process optimization
- Strategic planning and decision making
- Supply chain management and logistics oversight
- Risk management and financial controls
- Change management and continuous improvement
- Team leadership and cross-functional collaboration
- Effective communication and conflict resolution
- Customer satisfaction and relationship building
- Business administration and development
- Cost analysis and savings strategies
- Facilities management and oversight
https://www.linkedin.com/in/karolina-mankiewicz-625030a6/
Phone Number
+1 2709851108
Languages
Polish
Native/ Bilingual
German
Limited
English
Professional
Timeline
VP of Operations America
White Drive Motors & Steerings (Interpump Group)
02.2024 - Current
Supply Chain Manager
White Drive Morots & Steering
06.2021 - 01.2024
Logistics Manager
Signify Poland Sp. z o.o. (Philips Lighting Poland)
04.2016 - 06.2021
Logistics Manager
Sapa Aluminium Poland Sp. z o.o.
09.2010 - 05.2016
Logistics specialist
Steico S.A.
06.2008 - 09.2010
Sales
TNT Express Worldwide Poland Sp. Z o.o.
06.2006 - 04.2008
Production planning manager
Prussport Jerzy Katana
08.2003 - 06.2006
Postgraduate Studies - Company Management
University of Economics
Postgraduate studies - Psychology of Management
WSB University
M.D. - Enterprise logistics
University of Logistics
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