Michał Wenelski
Managing Director
Experience
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Experienced in Energy (9.5 years), Manufacturing (5 years), and Food and Beverage (2 years).
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Project Management (9.5 years), Operations (6.5 years), Supply Chain Management (5.5 years), Production (3 years), Quality Assurance (3 years), and Logistics (1 year).
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
Education
West Pomeranian University of Technology
Postgraduate studies · Health and safety management · Szczecin, Poland
West Pomeranian University of Technology
Master · Chemical technology: Plastics, fibers and elastomers · Szczecin, Poland
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
Train The Trainer
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