Jakub Pietras

Operations & Digital Transformation Leader

Porto Metropolitan Area

About

Results-driven Operations & Digital Transformation Leader (M.Sc. Eng.) with over 20 years of experience in driving excellence across the FMCG and contract manufacturing sectors. Unique expertise in bridging the gap between high-scale plant management(managing up to 700+ staff) and advanced Industry 4.0 implementations. Proven track record in delivering multi-million Euro bottom-line impact, including a €3M benefit yield through global digital adoption programs and a 50% productivity increase in manual operations. Experienced in scaling standardized operating models (MES/OEE) across international sites and leading complex, data-driven projects. Expert in Lean Manufacturing and Vertical Start-Up (VSU) methodologies, focused on minimizing ramp-up periods and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Proven ability to build strategic partnerships with global blue-chip clients (P&G, Lego, Henkel, Beiersdorf, SC Johnson etc.). Bringing a global perspective and a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams through complex organizational shifts.

Experience

  • Project Manager at Dosta Tec
    Sep 2025 - Present · 11 mos

  • Barry Callebaut Group (Full-time · 4 yrs 8 mos)
    • Project Manager
      Sep 2025 - Mar 2026 · 7 mos

    • Industry 4.0 People and Process Improvement Lead
      Aug 2024 - Aug 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • MES Digital Change Lead
      Aug 2021 - Jul 2024 · 3 yrs

      Transformation of manufacturing operations during global smart factory roll-out. Delivery of the Industry 4.0 business cases and creation of data-driven culture within the company at all levels of the organization that leads to value creation through productivity increase.

  • Colep (Full-time · 4 yrs 7 mos)
    • Vertical Start-Up Manager
      Jan 2021 - Jul 2021 · 7 mos

      Definition of Vertical Start-Up (VSU) methodology for engineering projects (e.g. installation of new production line). VSU focuses on early project management, start-up activities, trainings and other activities aiming to decrease the ramp-up time at the same time increasing the chance of successful start-up (meeting operational targets like OEE).

    • Divisional Production Manager
      Oct 2018 - Dec 2020 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      Standardization of operations between all aerosol filling plants, implementation of best practices, training and coaching. Responsibility for the MES implementation project.

    • Operations Manager - Aerosols
      Jan 2017 - Sep 2018 · 1 yr 9 mos

      General accountability for operations of aerosols business (contract manufacturing, cosmetics, FMCG)

  • Plant Manager at Favorite Gifts Print Europe
    May 2016 - Dec 2016 · 8 mos

    Management of promotional gifts printing house

  • Self Employed at Jakub Pietras
    Sep 2015 - May 2016 · 9 mos

    Business consulting, process improvements and trainings dedicated for manufacturing companies