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Adrian Cauchi

Plant Manger
Marsaxlokk

Summary

Accomplished Plant Manager with a proven track record at Schembri & Sons Ltd, specializing in Lean Manufacturing Processes and Operations Management. Enhanced plant safety, significantly reduced costs, and fostered a culture of continuous improvement and efficiency. Skilled in mentoring staff and driving operational excellence, demonstrating exceptional leadership and project management capabilities. Introduced SOPs in all plant machinery and trained all employees .Launched a new system called ERP for production purpose cost management.

Past Experience:

Joined PPL in 1998 holding the position of clean room operator 1, producing sterile injectable medicines, in either ampules or vials. In 2004 the company was acquired by an Icelandic company DELTA , producing solid dose medicines. With DELTA/TEVA I was promoted to packaging supervisor responsible from 2 blister lines, 6 employees and 1 technician. After 18 months in this role then I was promoted to packaging shift manager, responsible from 12 blister lines operated by 34 employees, 5 supervisors, 6 technicians,2 handymen and tooling operator.

Project leader in continuous improvement through lean six sigma and OPEX programs.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Plant Manager

Schembri & Sons Ltd
04.2019 - Current
  • Forecasted future production needs accurately, allowing for strategic decision-making regarding staffing levels, equipment investments, and inventory management.
  • Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
  • Boosted employee morale and productivity through effective leadership and motivational techniques.
  • Mentored and developed staff members, promoting professional growth opportunities within the organization.
  • Implemented useful inventory management and tracking systems to reduce costs and improve operations.
  • Enhanced safety standards with implementation of comprehensive safety training initiatives for all employees.
  • Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.
  • Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.

Shift Manager

Teva Pharmaceuticals
04.1999 - 04.2019
  • Promoted a positive work environment through open communication and constructive feedback.
  • Tracked receipts, employee hours, and inventory movements.
  • Monitored inventory levels closely, maintaining optimal stock availability while minimizing waste and costs.
  • Achieved consistent customer satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Improved overall team performance by effectively delegating tasks and providing clear instructions.
  • Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and job responsibilities, ensuring seamless integration into the team.
  • Worked closely with team members to schedule breaks and shifts to meet state regulations.
  • Provided ongoing coaching to team members in order to drive continuous improvement in their performance levels consistently over time.
  • Collaborated with other Shift Managers to maintain consistency in policies enforcement across all shifts, fostering a cohesive workplace culture.
  • Maximized profitability by monitoring labor costs closely, optimizing staff deployment based on expected customer traffic patterns.
  • Led by example, demonstrating strong work ethic and commitment to excellence, inspiring staff to achieve their best.
  • Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste and optimizing stock levels.
  • Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
  • Planned, organized and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment and materials.
  • Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.

Supervisor

Better Living Centre
06.1994 - 03.1998

Education

No Degree - Certificate Level 5 in Leadership And Managment

Misco
Mriehel
04.2001 -

Skills

Operations Management

Production Scheduling

Safety Management

Lean manufacturing principles

Production Planning

Lean Manufacturing Processes

Continuous Improvement

Project Management

Cost Control

ISO Standards

Plant and warehouse operations

Six Sigma expertise

Timeline

Plant Manager

Schembri & Sons Ltd
04.2019 - Current

No Degree - Certificate Level 5 in Leadership And Managment

Misco
04.2001 -

Shift Manager

Teva Pharmaceuticals
04.1999 - 04.2019

Supervisor

Better Living Centre
06.1994 - 03.1998

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