Electrical Engineer Maintenance

Ned Milic

*** **** ******, *** ****, Hamilton, ON L8P 4S3

*******@*****.***/ +1-289-***-****

CAREER PROFILE

An Experienced Maintenance Team Leader with over 15 years of expertise in the diverse food-production and packaging sector with a proven ability to achieve record results. Proficient in the implementation of continuous improvement projects with increased OEE and progressive production results. A Strong Leader, blending strategic thinking with tactical execution and energizing teams to deliver timely results in highly complex manufacturing settings. An Electrical Engineer and a Licensed Electrician, with extensive practical experience, that delivers high reliability in close relation to the production needs. An Analytical Problem Solver, who diagnoses root causes and develops innovative solutions for successful outcomes. Detail oriented, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A professional in world-class robotics and industrial automation, with an effective understanding of complex maintenance issues. Effectively facilitating business operations by preparing and executing production support tasks within budget restrictions.

AREAS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE

• Developed and maintained excellent customer relationship with production team.

• Identified and analyzed production support needs to improve budget utilization. Created zero-based budget through historical cost analysis, to achieve realistic results in the long-term.

• Implemented equipment condition monitoring, combined with a strict PM program, to increase reliability.

• Planed, organized and lead a team to complete scheduled assignments; provided ongoing leadership, training and motivation to team members.

• Monitored team performance and prepared corrective actions creating SOP’s and work instructions to improve performance quality.

• Personally capable of troubleshooting wide variety of automation and robotics systems (Allen Bradley; Siemens; Schubert; CFS; Motoman; GE; Krones; Euroimpianti). Created and continuously improved a root cause analysis process, specific to each machine.

• Implemented Food & Safety regulations as per: CFIA; FDA; ESA; NEC; OSHA

• Proficient user of maintenance software:

-CMMS programs: SAP; Maximo; MP2;

- Windows applications: Power Point; Outlook; Project; Word; Excel; Access

-Allen Bradley’s - RS Logix 500-5000; Siemens - Step 7; Omron –CX One; and other

EMPLOYMENT AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Kraft Foods, Hamilton, ON 2008 – Present

Reliability Team Leader

• Implemented changes in maintenance processes achieving record production of 39,000 tons in the first 12 months, followed by a new record of 41,000 tons for the next 11 months

• Successfully relocated the packaging department from a Stoney Creek to a Hamilton location, with a turnaround time of 30 days

• Continuously increased production efficiency by more than 4% each year

Maple Leaf Foods, Kitchener, ON 2005-2008

Maintenance RTE Manager

• Managed the maintenance team (34 members) at three Ready-To-Eat departments: Wieners; Sliced Luncheon Meats; and Packaging, at MLF’s largest Ontario facility

• Achieved record production of 39.4 tons per year in Wieners through continuous production process improvements

• Responsible for an operating budget of $3.8M and additional capital projects

The Pepsi Bottling Group, Mississauga, ON 2000-2005

Maintenance Supervisor

• Managed a budget of $2.2M and a team of 22 maintenance professionals

• Improved can-line efficiency above 90%, utilizing appropriate planning

• Oversaw the installation of a new Bag-in-Box production line and achieved the rated speed within the allocated time frame

Sonoco Flexible Packaging, Mississauga, ON 1995-2000

Maintenance Supervisor

• Promoted from an Electrician to a Maintenance Supervisor position within 24 months

• Designed and installed an innovative Ink-Jet Printing machine, which was replicated at numerous Sonoco factories across North America

EDUCATION

University of Belgrade, Serbia 1983

Electrical Engineer (WES recognized diploma)

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