Michał Wenelski - Managing Director

Przemocze, Poland

Experience

Jul 2023 - Present

2 years 7 months

Managing Director

GPE Partners

Operations Project Manager at PGE Energia Odnawialna (2023-12-01 – present): Managing a project regarding the development of an operational & logistic model for a wind turbine service company; project result: 30% reduction of inventory
Interim Change Manager at Flex Wind (2025-08-01 – 2025-10-31) in Przemocze, Poland: Evaluation of the current operational structure and development of the new organizational setup, ensuring further scalability of the company
Interim Operations Director at Nomad Electric Services (2024-10-01 – 2025-07-31): Top 5 PV O&M provider in EU; building structure for future growth
Delivered training in effective operational management and managed and optimized operational areas
Passionate about Lean, Six Sigma, and problem-solving techniques; 13 years of experience in leading initiatives which bring operations on the right track; thrive on solving complex problems and driving change within organizations

Jun 2022 - Dec 2023

1 year 7 months

Lead Specialist (Sr Manager), Lean Onshore East

Vestas Poland

Led the Lean Operations team for Eastern Europe (15 countries) within the Onshore Wind Service business
Project Manager for a complete transformation of wind turbine service operations in Poland, including technician management model, warehouse network and inventory optimization, service planning and cost settlement; projected cost savings: over PLN 4 million
Managed and supervised projects aimed at improving wind turbine service efficiency, with a focus on material and spare parts flow

May 2021 - May 2022

1 year 1 month

Lean Specialist (Manager) – PL, Benelux, South Africa & Kenya

Vestas Poland

Designed processes and standards to improve operational efficiency and reduce service costs for wind turbines
Project Manager for optimizing warehouse distribution in Belgium and the Netherlands, including end-to-end execution — from conceptual design to physical launch of new locations, layout planning, relocation, material flow implementation, and closure of old sites; projected cost savings: PLN 1.2 million
Developed a subcontractor management model for operations in Belgium and the Netherlands
Created concepts for managing consumables and spare parts inventory

Sep 2019 - Aug 2021

2 years

Management Project Manager, Senior Consultant

PrimeBerg Engineering

Project Manager for local and international initiatives focused on optimization, cost reduction, and operational improvements across Quality, Production, Engineering, Logistics, Maintenance, Warehousing, and Procurement; led multicultural, cross-functional teams
Managed the design and implementation of a new logistics concept for a renewable energy manufacturing plant — resulted in a 50% reduction in WIP inventory (savings of PLN 1.1 million)
Developed and implemented an operational standard for a new pizza production line — achieved full production capacity 3 months ahead of schedule

Jun 2018 - Sep 2019

1 year 4 months

Sr. Engineer, Global Manufacturing Methods

LM Wind Power Blades Poland

Managed projects focused on the development and standardization of global manufacturing processes using Lean and Six Sigma tools to optimize cycle times, resource utilization, cost, and quality
Led the optimization of the production process for the world’s largest serially produced wind turbine blade for General Electric, using proprietary tools; achieved a 25% reduction in cycle time
Led multicultural, cross-functional teams across various project stages

Sep 2016 - May 2018

1 year 9 months

Engineer, Quality Systems

LM Wind Power Blades Poland

Deputy Quality Manager, overseeing a team of 60 employees
Collaborated closely with key clients in the wind energy sector, including GE, Siemens, and Nordex
Project Manager for new product qualification initiatives
Led a production optimization project for a new wind turbine blade addressing a critical global quality issue — successfully eliminated the defect and prevented scrapping of defective units
Delivered training sessions on quality awareness and Six Sigma methodology

Summary

I am passionate about Lean, Six Sigma, and problem-solving techniques managing and optimizing operational areas and bring 13 years of experience in leading initiatives which bring the operations on the right track. I thrive on solving complex problems and driving change within organizations. Looking for a place where I can see long-term results.

Skills

Lean & Six Sigma Mastery (Black Belt Certified)
Operational Excellence And Cost Optimization
Change Management And Interim Leadership
Cross-functional Teams Management
Advanced Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis
Ability To Build Strong Relations
Advanced Project Management And High Organizational Skills

Languages

Polish

Native

English

Advanced

German

Elementary

Education

Oct 2013 - Jun 2014

West Pomeranian University of Technology

Postgraduate studies · Health and safety management · Szczecin, Poland

Oct 2009 - Jun 2011

West Pomeranian University of Technology

Master · Chemical technology: Plastics, fibers and elastomers · Szczecin, Poland

Oct 2006 - Jun 2010

West Pomeranian University of Technology

Engineering · Commodity science: High-volume commodities · Szczecin, Poland

Certifications & licenses

Project Leadership Management & Communication

APQP 4 Wind Management Project Manager, Senior consultant

PrimeBerg Engineering

Internet Marketing By Google

Six Sigma Black Belt

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Summary

Skills

Languages

Education

West Pomeranian University of Technology

Postgraduate studies · Health and safety management · Szczecin, Poland

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Master · Chemical technology: Plastics, fibers and elastomers · Szczecin, Poland

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