Lukasz Sowinski

Manufacturing and operations project professional with 8 years' experience in regulated, safety-critical production environments, with a background in cGMP API manufacturing. Progressed from hands-on plant roles into operational leadership and production project management, coordinating complex manufacturing activities across teams, equipment, materials and documentation. Experienced in scale-up, manufacturing readiness, compliant process documentation, production scheduling and continuous improvement.

Skilled in cross-functional coordination, practical problem-solving and adapting to evolving technologies and digital systems.

PRODUCTION PROJECT MANAGER at APTUIT an EVOTEC Company (2024-05 – 2026-05)

Pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing company

• Led manufacturing delivery for a complex multi-stream project, coordinating schedules across equipment, materials, documentation and resource readiness to maintain progress despite shifting priorities and constraints
• Developed batch process documentation and COSHH assessments to translate laboratory processes into safe, compliant pilot-plant manufacturing execution
• Supported client and regulatory information requests by providing production input on manufacturing processes, material specifications and practical manufacturing limitations
• Worked closely with Quality, Procurement and Materials Management to resolve material, documentation and scheduling constraints, keeping project activities on track
• Managed high-volume batch documentation for a complex multi-stage manufacturing process, supporting accurate and compliant execution across repeated production operations
• Supported technology transfer and scale-up activities by providing production input during internal discussions, highlighting risks, constraints and practical manufacturing considerations
• Drove continuous improvement and documentation workflow changes to improve process efficiency, consistency and usability within the validated process

SHIFT MANAGER at APTUIT an EVOTEC Company (2021-10 – 2024-04)

Pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing company

• Led complex API manufacturing operations across two facilities, supervising up to 14 operators and prioritising staffing, equipment and resources across multiple production streams
• Troubleshot process, equipment and scheduling issues to sustain production continuity in complex, hazardous and cGMP-regulated manufacturing environments
• Supported continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S implementation and Lean projects, to improve workplace organisation, efficiency and process control
• Managed team performance through training, competency development and performance reviews, while supporting workforce wellbeing as a Mental Health First Aider

SHIFT SUPERVISOR at APTUIT an EVOTEC Company (2019-10 – 2021-09)

Pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing company

• Supervised daily API manufacturing operations within a cGMP-regulated facility, coordinating resources, supporting troubleshooting and maintaining production schedules
• Managed task delegation, on-the-job training and team performance

DEPUTY PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR at APTUIT an EVOTEC Company (2019-08 – 2019-09)

Pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing company

• Assisted the Production Supervisor in managing daily operations, supporting troubleshooting, resource coordination and batch record review to maintain operational efficiency

PHARMACEUTICAL OPERATOR SPECIALIST / SPECIALIST II at APTUIT an EVOTEC Company (2018-04 – 2019-08)

Pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing company

• Led manufacturing processes, including equipment setup, process monitoring, distillation, filtration and hydrogenation using industrial manufacturing equipment, while maintaining adherence to cGMP standards

Research Intern at NTNU (2017-06 – 2017-09)

• Conducted laboratory research on separation of fermentation products for biofuel applications, applying DoE and statistical analysis to optimise process parameters

Research Intern at SINTEF (2016-06 – 2016-09)

• Supported research on biochemical separation processes, compiling thermodynamic data for bio-refinery applications

Research Intern at Montanuniversität (2015-08 – 2015-10)

• Supported pilot-scale scrubber operations and gas absorption studies, assisting in wet chemistry and FTIR analyses

Intern at SBB ENERGY S.A. (2015-07 – 2015-08)

• Supported industrial boiler maintenance and chemical cleaning activities, performing wet chemistry analyses, inspections, and operational reporting

Master's Degree in Chemical Technology – AGH University of Science and Technology (2015-03 – 2017-09)

Bachelor's Degree (Engineer) in Chemical Technology – AGH University of Science and Technology (2011-10 – 2015-09)

International Student Exchange Programme in Petroleum Technology – NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology (2016-01 – 2016-06)