Michael Wirachowski - Freelance Consultant / Interim Manager

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Jan 2025 - Present

1 year 1 month

Germany

Freelance Consultant / Interim Manager

Freelance

Stabilizing organizations during growth and transition phases
Scalable operational and staffing models to sustainably relieve leadership teams
Interim responsibility in critical situations (operations, process design, workforce)
Workshops & SOP frameworks to measurably boost decision-making and team performance

Mar 2021 - Nov 2024

3 years 9 months

Germany

Area Operations Manager

Amazon Logistics

Full site responsibility for up to 600 employees, including KPI control and accountability for results
Significantly increased productivity and quality through data-driven process optimization
Built leadership structures, including training and promotion of numerous team leads and managers
Implemented cross-functional projects, introduced new standards & improved operational stability

Jul 2020 - Feb 2021

8 months

Emsbüren, Germany

Launch Manager / Delivery Station Manager

Amazon Logistics

Set up and led a new site, including multi-department coordination and process establishment
Ensured operational readiness from day one, including quality, safety and team structures
Responsible for one of the first electric fleet rollouts, under regional media attention

Aug 2019 - Jun 2020

11 months

Hamburg, Germany

Operations Shift Manager

Amazon Logistics

Managed morning and night shifts incl. personnel leadership and process stability
Responsible for sorting and system processes with a focus on safety, quality and throughput
Developed talent leading to multiple promotions into operational management

Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

1 year

Germany

Treasurer (student representative)

Association of German Industrial Engineers

Financial management for over 3,000 student members
Organized board meetings and university events

Summary

As an ex-Amazon manager with several years of leadership experience and a degree in industrial engineering, I temporarily take on responsibility in international logistics structures. I help companies set up their operational logistics and operations structures so they work reliably even under pressure. The result? Efficient operational and staff processes as the foundation for scalable growth.

Skills

Logistics Management
End-to-end Process Optimization
Kpi Control & Performance Management
Lean Management / Kaizen
Sop Setup & Process Documentation
Workforce Management
Quality Management
Supply Chain Logistics / Last-mile / Fulfillment
Erp Systems (Odoo / Process Design / Implementation)
E-commerce / Logistics / Fulfillment
Operations Management (Amazon & Smes)
Startup Environment & Process Setup
B2b Product Environment (Gelatopack / Odoo Integration)

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Elementary

Russian

Elementary

Education

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Industrial Engineering

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