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2619 91 Ave, Edmonton

 Manage 15 UNIONISED direct reports including one power engineer, four electricians and ten millwrights and schedule assignments-based priorities and work conditions.  Responsible for developing and mentoring an effective team of tradespeople to achieve plant and production efficiencies by maintaining equipment to a high standard of repair. Ensured safety training was provided to the staff and proper safety practices were followed. Weekend and weekly planning for plant equipment to enhance equipment reliability. Work with the purchasers and job planner to come up with cost saving and efficiency strategies related to parts inventory and preventive maintenance programs.  Coordinate and facilitate with contractors such that physical building is maintained in a sound state and continuously upkeep the plant equipment.

Edmonton, Canada Area

 Managed NONE UNIONISED of 5 maintenance specialists to ensure all physical facilities and equipment’s running smoothly, efficiently and safely. Coordinate and facilitate mechanical contractors such that the physical building is maintained in a sound state and all equipment associated with processing, packaging and storage of ingredients and finished products are mechanically clean and operationally safe. Maintain and administer the Planned Maintenance Program MPRO2000. Mentoring and training of mechanical staff include mechanical cross training and yearly refreshers for procedures such as lock-out, lubrication, food contact surfaces so that safe maintenance practices are adhered. Direct sourcing and ordering of parts and maintaining adequate levels of parts and tools. Identifying potential problems, incorporating new equipment, information or technologies to increase efficiency, safer, and CIP to improve product quality. Project Management, solicit quotes and installations and make recommendations on these to the management group. Ensured all staff adhering to safety best practice and compliance to safety code.

Selangor, Malaysia

A Hong Kong multinational company based in Malaysia engaged in manufacturing disposable diapers for babies and adults. Lead and drive 4 departments in the manufacturing including maintenance, process, technical store and project consisting of 16 staffs. Implement maintenance best practice program based on industry best practices to enhance equipment reliability, reducing cost and scrap. Coach/mentor potential associates for succession planning needed to support the growth of the organisation. Develop spare part program and monitor inventory and usage level of spare parts, support equipment and maintenance and production supplies; control working capital level for spare parts. Manage maintenance workshop equipment and activities; ensure adequate re-build and repair of spare units. Define and review skill matrix and training program for process, mechanical, electrical and technical operator associates for continued development of their technical skills. Analyse key equipment breakdown, develop plan and implement preventive maintenance Successfully developed and implemented key equipment preventive maintenance across all lines. Implemented Process Audit system for all the manufacturing lines to keep track on the parameter movement. Lead and completed a site acceptance test on a special USD $8 million pants project ahead of timeline. SAT result machine efficiency of 98.5% with waste of 1.65%.

Edmonton, Canada Area

 Managed NONE UNIONISED of 5 maintenance specialists to ensure all physical facilities and equipment’s running smoothly, efficiently and safely. Coordinate and facilitate mechanical contractors such that the physical building is maintained in a sound state and all equipment associated with processing, packaging and storage of ingredients and finished products are mechanically clean and operationally safe. Maintain and administer the Planned Maintenance Program MPRO2000. Mentoring and training of mechanical staff include mechanical cross training and yearly refreshers for procedures such as lock-out, lubrication, food contact surfaces so that safe maintenance practices are adhered. Direct sourcing and ordering of parts and maintaining adequate levels of parts and tools. Identifying potential problems, incorporating new equipment, information or technologies to increase efficiency, safer, and CIP to improve product quality. Project Management, solicit quotes and installations and make recommendations on these to the management group. Ensured all staff adhering to safety best practice and compliance to safety code.

Selangor, Malaysia

A Swedish multinational company engaged in the manufacturing of branded disposable diapers for babies and adults. Runs with a Team Based Work System and has a total of 980 staffs’ strength. Lead and manage 3 departments in manufacturing; maintenance, process and technical store consisting of 26 staffs to drive manufacturing excellence. Develop, implement and manage process/maintenance programs based on industry best practices to improve equipment reliability and reduce operating cost; develop and define standard working method and procedure for maintenance activities Develop and maintain process/maintenance systems to support Business Units to achieve their targets; provides technical support to Business Units when necessary. Define and review skill matrix training programs for process, mechanical, electrical and technical operator associates for continual development of technical skills. Manage maintenance workshop equipment and activities; ensure adequate re-build and repair of spare unitsDefine and monitor inventory and usage level of spare parts, support equipment and maintenance and production supplies; control working capital level for spare parts. Develop and maintain system to define working method and standard operating procedures; establish system to track, audit and control process parameters. Achieved 5S and ISO 14001 certification. Successfully established and implemented Lock Out Tag out (L.O.T.O) Safety System across the plant to ensure all associates are protected from injury or death from unexpected activation of equipment during machine maintenance or shutdown. Implemented Process Audit system for all the manufacturing lines to maintain and keeping track on the parameter movement.

Mechanical Engineering, Second Class

High School Diploma, Mechanical Engineering, Pass