MIHAI MARINESCU
Cambridge,ON
Summary
Over 25 years of experience with automated high-speed lines (food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industry) production, maintenance and sanitation. Pasteurization and aseptic training, filling, pouch forming, pouching, bottling, labeling, packaging, sanitation (CIP, COP, SIP, sanitization), various allergen programs. More than 3 years’ experience in metal manufacturing processes (custom made parts and mass production, welding, machining)
Results-driven management professional with proven track record in overseeing plant operations and optimizing production processes. Adept at fostering team collaboration and ensuring operational efficiency while adapting to evolving demands. Strong skills in resource management, process improvement, and safety compliance. Reliable and goal-oriented, consistently delivering impactful outcomes through strategic leadership and decisive action.
Highly skilled in decision making. I make” things” happen attitude.” Hands On” and “Lead by Example “approach.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
Nutem Custom Manufacturing, Sante Manufacturing, RDJ, Bakeries, Techno-Trade
03.2023 - Current
- Managing daily activities of the plants
- (facilities, blow molding, batching, filling, packaging, shipping, receiving, maintenance, HR, H&S, QA/QC)
- (100 employees)
- Training and coaching Lead Hands, Supervisors, Managers and Maintenance Team
- Establishing the policies and procedures for Operation Team
- In collaboration with R&D department implemented training programs for operators
- In collaboration with the President/CEO created and updated the budget for 2024/2025
- Regularly followed up with Finance/Accounting department regarding all costs related to Operation department activities
- Analyzed and controlled costs and worked within budgetary restrictions
- Created and Managed the Cost saving initiative for Operations and Maintenance departments
- Part of the Team that created 2025 CAPEX to expand the Company in multiple locations
- Changed the shifts’ structure, developed and implemented new procedures to reduce the costs and increase the productivity and yield for all products
- Created and implemented KPIs in order to control safety, quality, efficiency
- Created and implemented daily production reports
- Condensed all in a weekly progress report chart
- Implemented and participated in daily plant and planning meetings
- Implemented start shift meetings with all employees
- Started implementation of GMP in the plant to be FDA/NSF compliant at all times
- Ensured that SOPs are in place
- Wrote policies and procedures and followed up with implementation
- Created, implemented and verified Business Continuity Plan
- Worked on process and machines validation procedures to acquire NSF/BRD certifications
- Started risk assessment plan to assess cross contamination between different areas
- Started stability and validation programs for cleaning and products
- Conducting daily audits in order to verify implementation of procedures
- Testing plant processes and ensuring safety, quality and efficiency
- Overseeing the Maintenance department
- Implemented daily PM's
- Improved efficiency by updating existing machinery with new technology
- Increased productivity with up to 25% utilizing same resources and without compromising in Safety or Quality
- Optimizing machinery and equipment with regular maintenance programs
- Acquired parts and necessary tools and machines for maintenance and repairs of the capital assets
- In process of implementing full automation in the plant from batching/processing to packaging
- Corrected all deficiencies found during PSHSRs and Engineering Assessments for all capital goods in collaboration with various contractors
- In process of implementation of CMMS in the plant (FIIX or MaintainX), started a PM program
- Dealing with Government and Local Agencies in a timely and respectful manner
- Dealing with Contractors and with Service Providers, negotiating for services provided
- Starting to implement 5(7)S and Gemba walks
Production Supervisor II
Novocol/Septodont
04.2015 - 02.2023
- Managed, coached and trained employees in pharmaceutical environment to achieve maximum results
- Trained other Supervisors and shift lead hands and area leaders
- Created training matrix for all shift employees
- Follow up and advise Lead Hands and operators regarding any activity or task, in a highly regulated industry and aseptic environment
- Support peers in any activities or projects, help with other shifts coverage
- Created and maintained succession matrix for Weekend Night shift operators and leaders
- Safety champion, promoted 'safety first' and ergonomic work style embedded in everyone training
- As Weekend Night shift supervisor and only management representative in the shift acted as shift manager by making required decisions
- Created and maintained employees daily scheduling and payroll
- Overseen all the maintenance activities in the shift and acted as maintenance supervisor
- Attended meetings and report all activities performed during the shift
- Collaborated with QA, QC and Microbiology during the shift to investigate and eliminate any deviation which may disrupt the processes in a highly GMP regulated facility
- Collaborated with Facilities, Validation, Engineering and R&D to support their activities whenever required
- Created and maintained new procedure for Production inventory management
- Acting as SME for any Production activities in Microsoft AX
- Developed and retrained all shifts material handlers in production-oriented activities, reviewed and rewrote all SOP’s related to material handlers’ activities
- Created current Production shift report
- Currently production representative in a multi department project regarding inventory management
- Wrote WIP control SOP for production department, created, and implemented a new Cycle Count procedure for production department
- Participated in all new Pharma projects and trained, provided support and advice to shift Pharma Team
- Performed and wrote deviations investigations
- Wrote, implemented, maintained, and followed up on corrective actions (CAN, CAPA)
- Daily involvement in QA activities as there is no QA auditor on shift
Production Manager
Skjodt-Barrett, Solis
12.2011 - 04.2015
- Manage the permanent and temporary workforce (total up to 80 employees /shift)
- Organize and manage all aspects of the shift to achieve all KPI’s
- Introduced / implemented 'batch reducing procedure' to reduce/control overproduction; reorganized production lines, reduced c/o times, increased lines efficiency
- Implemented and enforced 5S, GMP, H&S, Food Safety, CIP procedures, Allergen program
- Trained, coached, and developed employees on a regular basis
- Managed employees’ payroll
- Assign tasks to the Lead Hand and Line Leaders; also optimize the lines to achieve maximum efficiency daily
Production/Maintenance Supervisor
Coca Cola Refreshments, Ready Bake, Portable Packaging, European Drinks
04.2007 - 12.2011
- Manage lines efficiently, key performance indicators and down time
- Implemented 5S, Lean Manufacturing Principles, enforce GMP and Safety practices
- Monitors the production process, makes periodic checks, and adjusts equipment or work practices according to SOP's
- Rewrote operator job descriptions for all operators in the plant
- Manage CIP’s, COP’s, start-up's and supervise changeovers
- Enforced plant cleanliness
- Manage overall packaging and product quality, also implemented new measures within the plant to achieve ISO 22000 certification
- Improved production lines capacity by 25% using same equipment configuration
- Successfully modified the filling machine program for decrease the filling level (up to 2 % economy @ over 175 mil bottles/year production)
- Prepare and complete the shift reports, tracked attendance, managed payrolls (Kronos)
- Drove quality improvement and process waste elimination initiatives through functional team leadership on Reliability meetings
- (A3 Toyota Problem-Solving report, 5 Why’s, Fishbone analysis)
- Provided leadership and coaching to the unionized workforce in all aspects, including safety, 5S, cost controls, employee relations, sanitation, production and allergen program
- Follow the health and safety policy, GMP and HACCP procedures and ensure that regulatory requirements are met
Machine Builder
Maxtech Manufacturing INC.
10.2005 - 03.2007
- Built 2 new automatic welding centers, a double end mill and a seal press for a new project
- Created the operation manuals for the new built machines
- Trained the operators in welding and handling the machines
- Created and implemented the Quality verifications for the weld (depth, angle, penetration)
Education
BEng - Machine Manufacturing Technology
University of Oradea
Oradea, RomaniaPharmaceutical industry SOP’s and GMP -
Novocol/Septodont
Cambridge, ON01.2023
Microsoft Dynamics AX -
Novocol/Septodont
Cambridge, ON01.2023
First AID and CPR training -
Novocol/Septodont
Cambridge, ON01.2021
TDG certification -
Novocol/Septodont
Cambridge, ON01.2021
Chemical Spill Response -
Novocol/Septodont
Cambridge, ON01.2020
JHSC –Level 1 -
Novocol/Septodont
Cambridge, ON01.2015
Aseptic filling training -
Skjodt-Barrett Foods
Mississauga, ON01.2014
Microsoft DAX training -
Skjodt-Barrett Foods
Mississauga, ON01.2014
5S Workplace organization -
Value Stream Solutions
Mississauga, ON01.2013
Food safety and Quality training -
GFTC
Mississauga, ON01.2009
Skills
- Automated Production Lines
- Manufacturing Operations
- Equipment Maintenance
- Sanitation Oversight
- Pasteurization
- Sterile Processing Training
- Filling
- Flexible Packaging Production
- Pouching Techniques
- Liquid Packaging Expertise
- Product Labeling
- Product Packaging
- CIP
- COP
- SIP
- Sanitization
- Allergen Management Programs
- Metal Fabrication Techniques
- Metal Welding Expertise
- Precision Machining
- Mechanical Design Protocols
- Pneumatic Systems Expertise
- Knowledge of Hydraulic Applications
- Technical Proficiency
- Windows Operating System Knowledge
- Linux
- Experienced in MS Office Suite
- Dos
- Skilled in OpenOffice Applications
- SAP Proficiency
- Expertise in AX
- Shoplogix Proficiency
- Strategic Leadership
- Project Coordination
- Lean Manufacturing Techniques
- 5(7)S
- Six Sigma Principles
- Critical Thinking Abilities
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Total Productive Maintenance
- Root Cause Analysis
- Cause-and-Effect Analysis
- Machine Maintenance
- System Upkeep
- Process Management
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Reparations Management
- Agile Management Techniques
- Effective Team Leadership
- Proactive Management
- Informed Decision Making
- Active Participation
- Model Leadership Behavior
Degree
BEng
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Romanian
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Plant Manager
Nutem Custom Manufacturing, Sante Manufacturing, RDJ, Bakeries, Techno-Trade
03.2023 - Current
Production Supervisor II
Novocol/Septodont
04.2015 - 02.2023
Production Manager
Skjodt-Barrett, Solis
12.2011 - 04.2015
Production/Maintenance Supervisor
Coca Cola Refreshments, Ready Bake, Portable Packaging, European Drinks
04.2007 - 12.2011
Machine Builder
Maxtech Manufacturing INC.
10.2005 - 03.2007
Food safety and Quality training -
GFTC
BEng - Machine Manufacturing Technology
University of Oradea
Pharmaceutical industry SOP’s and GMP -
Novocol/Septodont
Microsoft Dynamics AX -
Novocol/Septodont
First AID and CPR training -
Novocol/Septodont
TDG certification -
Novocol/Septodont
Chemical Spill Response -
Novocol/Septodont
JHSC –Level 1 -
Novocol/Septodont
Aseptic filling training -
Skjodt-Barrett Foods
Microsoft DAX training -
Skjodt-Barrett Foods
5S Workplace organization -
Value Stream Solutions
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