• Effectively managed operations and maintenance for the site, overseeing a team of supervisors, technicians, and production personnel in a unionized work environment.• Provided strong leadership to the maintenance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, safety and adherence to best practices.• Played a pivotal role in achieving Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) in the operations, maintenance department and ensure continuous improvement of line performance. • Implemented best practices and compliance measures to ensure the the execution of Zone policies resulting in improved operational efficiencies and reduced downtime. • Served as “Resident Expert” on technical issues and six-sigma problem solving, leading the team in addressing complex challenges • Identified and implemented process improvements to enhance productivity, reduce costs and improve overall operational efficiency contributing to plants success• Actively coached and mentored plant personnel to increase plant performance, fostering a skilled and motivated workforce. • Responsible for Maintenance budget and labor planning, optimized resource allocation. • Supported Capex (capital expenditure) projects and building economic business cases. • Provided support to packaging and quality departments in reducing consumer complaints, quality incidents and hectoliters of non-conforming product packaged. • Ensured equipment upkeep through the ownership of Maintenance Reporting System and driving Clean and Tag events. • Assurance of equipment reliability for the site through preventative, predictive and continuous corrective maintenance. • Proficiently supported quality and food safety programs, encompassing HACCP implementation. Demonstrated excellence by achieving consecutive AA ratings in BRC audit. • Upheld strict adherence to safety protocols and regulations, ensuring a safe work environment for all employees and minimizing the risk of incidents.

• Responsible for packaging production target and packaging maintenance operations.• Identified and implemented opportunities as dictated by process data to improve productivity, reduce cost, or improve quality. • Maximized the department Key Process Indicators, productivities and efficiencies using the Voyageur Plant Optimization (Company management system) tools to problem solve and close performance gaps. • Drove and directed modernization efforts and process improvements. • Ability to understand financial drivers for assigned area and initiate processes to control costs. Manage and track parts of the overall department budget. • Monitored supplier raw material technical performance and material loss. • Supported the Engineering Department in CAPEX (Capital expenditure) projects. • Monitored equipment performance and met daily production schedules in the department.• Drove workplace safety system elements in Packaging and ensure all environmental targets are achieved.• Successfully completed Belt Project on Bottle Loss : Increased sigma level from 1.96 to 3.13 and reduced standard deviation by almost 81.5% for one way bottle loss leading to estimated savings upto 6000 CAD per month.

• Defined and achieved KPI conducting quality-related data analysis such as rejection rate and customer complaints. Carry out Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement RCA recommendations.• Supervised Piping and Structural welding, performed defect and data analysis, conducted RCA and implemented corrective and preventive actions to enhance quality standards.• Managed inventory ,implemented 5S and achieved production targets while effectively controlling waste.• Reviewed drawings and incorporated specification details, ensuring use of latest revised drawings approved for manufacturing processes. • Led equipment installation projects involving Piping, pump, instrument controls.• Supervised contractor’s work ensuring adherence to required specifications and standards.• Customized and designed modular products based on survey output using AutoCAD and CATIA.• Good knowledge and experience of various machining processes, assembly, fits and tolerance.• Collaborated with different teams to facilitate a smooth flow of work and cross- functional coordination. • Accountable for equipment replacement, refurbishment and repair of worn-out components.• Conducted in Pre-Start up Safety Review (PSSR).• Ensured compliance with safety requirements and promoted the use of personal protective equipment during manufacturing operations.• Demonstrated budget control skills and ensured completion of work according to the allocated Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).

• Optimized assembly line operations by streamlining the process. Implemented inventory planning strategies to maintain adequate stock levels, enabling timely arrival of components .Conducted rigorous quality control measures for incoming material to uphold quality standards. • Involved in Processing design, Jigs & fixture design and development of process flow chart, loading centers and tooling design. Incorporate necessary tooling requirements for machining of components.• Collaborated with the maintenance team to coordinate with equipment shifting, placement, testing and commissioning. Resolve issues by trouble shootings them promptly.• Led welding quality improvement initiatives, conducting Root Cause Analysis of Piping Weld joints and implementing corrective actions.• Distortion Control of Structural Welds.