Damian Drejas

Plant Manager at Holcim

Poland

About

Highly experienced manager with a demonstrated history (+25 years) of working in cement industry in both technical and managerial positions (plant operation and technical centers). Multicultural and multifunctional experience among Europe, Africa and Middle East. Strongly committed to health & safety rules and standards. Always focused on cost culture, process optimization and performance improvement. Strong team leader, who motivates, inspires and encourages employees for commitment to new challenges.

Experience

  • Holcim (25 yrs)
    • Plant Manager, Małogoszcz Cement Plant
      Feb 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 5 mos

    • Commissioning and OPG Manager, Małogoszcz Cement Plant
      May 2022 - Jun 2024 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    • Production Manager, Malogoszcz Cement Plant
      Mar 2016 - Jan 2024 · 7 yrs 11 mos

      managing production and expedition department; supervision and control of subcontractor and internal logistic; ensure health & safety rules are applied; contribute to people development by trainings, coaching and mentoring; responsible for production planning, production optimization in terms of KPI’s and cost, product quality; coordination of raw material and fuels supply; preparation of yearly production budget, yearly shutdown in terms of refractory management/installation; negotiations with subcontractors and materials suppliers, close cooperation with quality, process, maintenance and sales departments;

  • Mechanical Engineer at ZMP Industry Machine Engineering
    Jul 2000 - May 2001 · 11 mos

    rotary kiln alignements; dynamic fan balancing; kiln rollers grinding