Marcin Kobiałka
@marcinkobiaka
Operational excellence leader at Electrolux who built a PMO framework for 200+ concurrent projects and delivered $2.5m in warranty savings.
United Arab EmiratesWhat I'm looking for
At Electrolux, I built the service engineering project function for APAC-MEA and designed a PMO framework that enabled a team of four project managers to handle 200+ concurrent projects. The framework replaced disconnected spreadsheets with unified tracking and standardised ways of working, improving delivery efficiency by 30%.
I also led continuous improvement programmes that delivered $2.5m in warranty savings over three years. In earlier work at Electrolux, I redesigned documentation workflows, reducing overdue documents by 80%, and helped lead the Spares Excellence Programme, which reduced stock volume by 20% and saved €40m.
I'm currently providing process improvement and project management advisory to clients across multiple industries while completing certifications including PMP®, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, VSM Specialist, and RCA/8D. I'm now looking for a permanent leadership role where I can build something with a team over the longer term.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
• Providing structured process improvement and project management advisory to clients across multiple industries. Concurrently completed PMP®, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, VSM Specialist, and RCA/8D certifications — formalising methodologies applied throughout 15 years of operational practice.
• Supporting development of education, training, and engagement initiatives, ensuring clarity of messaging
Built and led the service engineering project function for APAC-MEA, managing a portfolio of simultaneous projects across Australia, China, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, the UAE and other markets, with remote teams of 4–10 per project.
- Designed and implemented a PMO framework from scratch — replacing disconnected spreadsheets and fragmented processes with a unified online tracking system, clear owner
Led quality assurance, warranty operations and technical documentation for the MEA region, managing remotely a team of 3 while building processes and standards largely from scratch.
- Directed the full migration to a new documentation system, remotely overseeing reconstruction of 4,000 documents within 10 months while simultaneously developing SOPs and new operational processes for the region.
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Senior Specialist & Team Leader - Spares Strategy and Service Documentation, Con
Sep 2009 - Dec 2017 (8 years 3 months)
Progressed from Senior Documentation Developer through two Acting Team Leader appointments to Senior Spares Portfolio Developer over eight years, with growing responsibility for process design, team performance and spare parts strategy.
- Served as primary support for European field technicians, providing appliance service guidance while collecting and channelling design feedback to R&D to improv
Coordinated design, production and technical support for emergency lighting systems. Led the initial setup of internal PCB production, reducing dependence on external suppliers.
Assessed production feasibility and coordinated processes across pricing, quality and planning. Created production documentation and defined test procedures, achieving 95% resource utilisation efficiency and a 15% improvement in quotation acceptance.
• Executed translations between English and Polish languages for diverse organizations, facilitating effective communication.
• Completed over 500 translated documents with a 98% accuracy rate, ensuring clarity and precision.
• Enhanced collaboration and understanding across international teams through accurate and reliable translations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
DataCamp
Data Skills for Business
Apr 2026
Wilderness Medical Associates International
Wilderness First Responder
Sep 2025 · Expires Sep 2028
Advanced Innovation Group Pro Excellence (AIGPE™)
AIGPE™ Certified Six Sigma Green Belt
May 2025
Advanced Innovation Group Pro Excellence (AIGPE™)
AIGPE™ VALUE STREAM MAPPING SPECIALIST
Dec 2025
Quality Gurus Inc.
Certified Lean Management: The Basics and Beyond (Accredited)
Mar 2025
DataCamp
Data Literacy Professional
Apr 2024
DataCamp
AI Business Fundamentals
Mar 2024
Project Management Institute
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Dec 2024 · Expires Dec 2027
DataCamp
AI Fundamentals
Mar 2024
AGH University of Krakow
MSc, Electronics Equipment
2000 - 2006
Poland Regional High School
Diploma, Mathematics, Physics, and Information Technology
1996 - 2000
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United Arab EmiratesAuthorized to work in
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