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Maria Dzionk Joins Mek as Operations Manager
June 6, 2023 | Mek (Marantz Electronics)Estimated reading time: 1 minute
Mek (Marantz Electronics), a leading provider of Automatic Optical Inspection solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Maria Dzionk as the company's new Operations Manager.
The addition of Maria to the Mek team is a testament to Mek's ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional service and support to its valued customers. Maria brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role, having worked in supply chain solutions for almost a decade. She has a proven track record of success in optimising processes and improving efficiency.
In her new role, Maria will be responsible for overseeing Mek's operations, including order administration processes, supply chain management, logistics, transport documentation & invoicing and will also play an active role in marketing. She will work closely with the Mek management team to ensure that operations are efficient, effective, and responsive to the needs of customers.
Maria holds a Postgraduate Degree in Finance Control from the University of Gdansk and has previously held positions at several prominent logistics companies. Most recently, she served as Returns Coordinator at GXO Logistics, Inc. where she was responsible for maintaining company processing standards across numerous product lines.
"We are thrilled to have Maria join our team as Operations Manager," said Henk Biemans CEO of Mek. “We were looking for someone with a combination of logistics, financial and marketing experience and Maria is the perfect fit. Her expertise in logistics and her track record of success will be invaluable as Mek continues to thrive. We are confident that she will help us to optimise our operations and enhance our ability to meet the needs of our customers."
"I am excited to join Mek and work with such a talented team," said Maria Dzionk. "I look forward to the dynamic working atmosphere in an international arena and applying my experience and skills to help the company achieve its goals to deliver the highest-quality products and services."
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