Lukasz Wawrykiewicz
Binningen
Summary
Dynamic professional with over 15 years of experience in the packaging, chemical, FMCG, and pharmaceutical industries, excelling in various technical and product development roles. Proven expertise in product development, product management, and technical product support has been cultivated through cross-functional collaboration with international companies in Switzerland, Germany, the UK, and Poland. Strong technical acumen is complemented by hands-on involvement in greenfield operations, start-ups, and end-to-end product development across packaging, chemical, and cosmetic sectors. Committed to leveraging and expanding knowledge and skills within a customer-oriented technical role to drive innovation and success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Development Engineer R&D
Amcor
10.2019 - Current
- Development of new primary packaging components for pharmaceutical industry – oral solid dose.
- Management of segment and customer specific new product development, life-cycle and sustainability related projects.
- Technical support of key accounts and regional clients (US, UK, Ireland, Central-Eastern Europe and Middle East)
Site PMO Bettlach & Grenchen (contract)
Depuy Synthes
01.2019 - 09.2019
- Responsible for attainment and monitoring of CAPEX and savings targets through management of portfolio of capital and process improvement projects.
- Responsible for planning and alignment of sites capital and savings program's.
- Consolidation, alignment and sign-off of capital and saving plans within the organization.
- Co-ordination and governance of business cases, preparation and approval of capex requests and organization of portfolio reviews.
Project Manager, Industrial Development
Galderma
09.2016 - 06.2018
- End to end management of Global transition of products under new therapeutic product line.
- Management of cross-functional teams (ca. 25 people Manufacturing & Technical Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, Reg. Affairs Finance, Commercial).
- Management of technical projects linked to New Product Development and product life cycle management.
- Project planning, execution and budget monitoring - preparation of project strategy, resources dimensioning, risk analysis and cost control.
- Provided technical and scientific support to various internal functions.
- Technical representative function in brand steering committee.
Product Manager, Surfactants
PCC Exol
01.2015 - 08.2016
- Portfolio management - surfactants for personal care & detergents.
- Accountable for life cycle management, product innovation pipeline and project management.
- End-to-end project management for NPD initiatives. Project initiation and supervision of development activities.
- Accountable for cost structure development and control. Initiation of cost improvement projects with procurement and R&D.
- Presales activities and support of sales teams. Participation of industry fairs and organization of technical presentations and seminars.
- Development of Sodium Glycinate belonging to amino-acid surfactants.
Process Engineer EMEA
Avon INC
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Worked as a part of regional R&D and Engineering Department responsible for EMEA region.
- Technical project management - presentation of project plans and project progress to senior management.
- Technology scouting - selection and negotiation with equipment and service providers.
- Selection of areas for development and improvement.
- Preparation of project plans, technical proposals and alignment with local teams.
- Development of concept design for centralized CIP/SIP System system with 300m3 capacity.
Process Engineer
AB Inbev
05.2013 - 12.2013
- Optimization of brewery Key Performance Indicators including water usage, energy consumption.
- Planned and introduced improvement program for optimization of water re-usage pilot plant (Ultra Filtration/Reverse Osmosis).
- Conducted multiple optimization activities in packaging and technology departments, including packaging inspection and cleaning, cleaning of water systems, process installations cleaning.
- Negotiations and selection of contractors and service provider.
- Implementation of improvement activities in the area of water re-use, water consumption and packaging inspection. Achievement of annual savings of circa 80k Eur.
Technical Product Manager
Reckitt Benckiser
11.2010 - 09.2012
- Lead technical projects in RB factories in Poland, Russia and Austria including new product development and implementation, cost optimization programs and quality improvements.
- Liaison with R&D, Customer Technical Support, Sales and Supply in the process of development of new products, optimization of formula and packaging for existing products.
- Technical support of sales teams - product recommendations, recommendation of sourcing site cost analysis and simulation for call for tenders.
- Control of cost structure development of existing products and projects in the pipeline. Co-operation with NPD and Controlling teams in the factories - verification of Inter Company Prices.
- Worked with R&D and production teams on formula optimization and production transfers.
Chemical Section Supervisor
Can-Pack
10.2008 - 10.2010
- Start-up and management of Chemical Section comprising of chemical and environmental laboratory, effluent treatment plant.
- Optimization of production and technological processes through implementation of continuous improvement methodologies.
- Implementation of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, BRC systems in chemical section area.
- Creation of standard operation procedures for laboratories, production area and effluent treatment plant.
- Representation of the company during meetings and audits with contractors, authorities, clients.
Production Master
Pliva
06.2007 - 10.2008
- Worked as a project team member responsible for planning and conducting of industrialization activities as part of new products development project - Atovaquone and Sucralfate.
- Control of production process of drugs in liquid form, both OTC and Rx formulations.
- Resolution of manufacturing problems; training and supervision of staff.
- Ensured production process adherence to GMP, Safety and Hygiene (ISO 18001) and environmental (ISO 14001) standards.
Education
Postgraduate Studies - Integrated information system SAP ERP
WSB
Wroclaw, Poland05-2019
Postgraduate Studies - Industrial Pharmacy
Jagiellonian University
Krakow, Poland06-2008
Master of Science - Organic Chemistry
Jagiellonian University
Krakow, Poland06-2007
Skills
- Product Development
- Management of technical projects
- Product Management
- End-to-end project management
- Technical customer support
- Cross-functional project management
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/10/83
- Nationality: Polish
Hobbies and Interests
- Geopolitical sciences and economy
- Beer brewing
- Sport - Martial Arts
Swiss Permit
Type B (08/31/26)
Languages
Polish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Product Development Engineer R&D
Amcor
10.2019 - Current
Site PMO Bettlach & Grenchen (contract)
Depuy Synthes
01.2019 - 09.2019
Project Manager, Industrial Development
Galderma
09.2016 - 06.2018
Product Manager, Surfactants
PCC Exol
01.2015 - 08.2016
Process Engineer EMEA
Avon INC
01.2014 - 12.2014
Process Engineer
AB Inbev
05.2013 - 12.2013
Technical Product Manager
Reckitt Benckiser
11.2010 - 09.2012
Chemical Section Supervisor
Can-Pack
10.2008 - 10.2010
Production Master
Pliva
06.2007 - 10.2008
Postgraduate Studies - Integrated information system SAP ERP
WSB
Postgraduate Studies - Industrial Pharmacy
Jagiellonian University
Master of Science - Organic Chemistry
Jagiellonian University