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Emanuele Negri
Senior Director Engineering EMEA
Kiel
Summary
Dynamic manufacturing operations and engineering leader with extensive experience in the automotive, food, and pharmaceutical industries across three countries. Demonstrated success in guiding diverse, high-performing teams, executing strategic initiatives, and managing major capital projects to propel organizational growth. Committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement, leveraging a robust skill set to enhance operational efficiency and drive impactful results. Proven track record of delivering excellence in fast-paced environments, underscoring a dedication to achieving operational goals and exceeding expectations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Senior Director Engineering (EMEA Region)
Elanco Animal Health
Kiel
04.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Pharmaceutical industry
- Senior Director reporting to the General Manager and part of the Elanco's Management Team in Kiel (largest Elanco's plant worldwide) and additionally Engineering EMEA sites´network leader (for 3 additional manufacturing sites in EMEA), reporting to the EVP Global Eng. & Manufacturing Strategy.
- Master-Plans definition (equipment, facilities/utilities); responsibility over yearly Capex and Opex budget (ca. 90Mio. Euro).
- Lead the plant(s) technical agenda: reliability, OEE Roadmap, automation, IT/OT, investments and energy management.
- Design and optimize new and actual production processes for pharmaceutical products: bulk formulation (solida and liquida/injectables), packaging and injection molding, under GMP and FDA regulations.
- Technical responsible for Audit, due-diligence and strategic manufacturing decisions.
- Implement and share guidelines and best practices within Global Engineering community.
- People management: 175 FTEs (Site Eng. Heads, PM, Engineers, Department Heads, Sr. Technicians).
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence within the organization.
- Directed design and execution of business transformation initiatives to drive performance, profit optimization and growth opportunities.
Head of Pharma Engineering & Maintenance
Grünenthal Pharma GmbH
Aachen
03.2020 - 04.2023
- 04Company Overview: Pharmaceutical industry
- Plant Engineering and Maintenance Manager reporting to the Site Director and part of the Site Leadership Team at Aachen Pharma-production Plant.
- Project Management for all technical investments and their implementation (IQ/OQ/PQ) in GMP environment and TPM (PM) deployment.
- OEE increase (5% in 2 years), digitalization roadmap implementation, maintenance lean practices and governance development.
- Budget planning and management (Opex and Capex), technical warehouse management.
- People management: project engineers, maintenance engineers and supervisors, as well as Electrical/Mechanical workers & contractors ( FTEs).
Plant Maintenance Manager
Ferrero Ardennes
Arlon
01.2018 - 02.2020
- Company Overview: Chocolate and Food industry
- Engineering project management for all new installations and machineries improvements of the plant; maintenance responsible with coordination of maintenance team (40 electronics/mechanics blue collars), coordination and management of external companies and suppliers also concerning HSE aspects.
- Conversion of experimental lines into full industrial production lines.
- Chocolate and Food industry
- Managed CAPEX/OPEX Plant budgets and controlled costs by closely monitoring expenditures, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing cost-saving measures.
Maintenance Responsible
Ferrero GmbH
Stadtallendorf
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Company Overview: Chocolate and Food industry
- Technical Responsible for the 'Preparation' (Chocolate and semi-finished products preparation) plant.
- Technical project management for new lines installation and existing machineries revamping/improvements.
- Coordination of department maintenance team (25 FTEs) and suppliers / external companies.
- Part of Ferrero Operations Talent Program for high-potential talents in Operations
Shift Operations Manager
Ferrero Srl
Alba
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Company Overview: Chocolate and Food industry
- Production and workforce (100 blue collars) management for different production lines in the molded products unit (Kinder Country, Kinder Surprise, Kinder Maxi Surprise, Rocher special editions).
- Ensure productivity, effectiveness, safety and quality KPIs.
- Chocolate and Food industry
- Collaborated with other operations managers to share best practices and drive continuous improvement across the organization.
- Led safety initiatives, resulting in improved workplace conditions and reduced incidents of work-related injuries.
Production Supervisor - Mechanical Assembly Shop
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
Cassino
11.2014 - 11.2015
- Company Overview: Automotive industry
- Workforce (120 FTEs) and process management in the mechanics unit (full powertrain assembly) for Alfa Romeo Giulietta and Giulia production lines.
- WCM specialist (Autonomous Maintenance and Focused Improvement) and Workplace Integration engineer, during the Preseries/Production ramp-up of the new Giulia model.
- Enhanced production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing techniques and reducing waste.
- Reduced equipment downtime by implementing preventive maintenance programs and timely repairs.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Maastricht University
Maastricht 04.2001 -
Master Degree - Automotive Engineering
Politecnico Di Torino/TUM München
Turin/Munich10.2014
Bachelor Degree - Automotive Engineering
Politecnico Di Torino
Turin10.2012
Skills
Team building
Business planning
Capital spending
Team management
GMP Rules and regulations
Process improvement
Strategic planning
Budget control
Analytical thinking
Stakeholder relations
Project management
Collaborative leadership
Operations management
Coaching and mentoring
Interests
Motorbike
Skiing
Timeline
Senior Director Engineering (EMEA Region)
Elanco Animal Health
04.2023 - Current
Head of Pharma Engineering & Maintenance
Grünenthal Pharma GmbH
03.2020 - 04.2023
Plant Maintenance Manager
Ferrero Ardennes
01.2018 - 02.2020
Maintenance Responsible
Ferrero GmbH
01.2017 - 12.2017
Shift Operations Manager
Ferrero Srl
01.2016 - 12.2016
Production Supervisor - Mechanical Assembly Shop
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
11.2014 - 11.2015
MBA - Business Administration
Maastricht University
04.2001 -
Master Degree - Automotive Engineering
Politecnico Di Torino/TUM München
Bachelor Degree - Automotive Engineering
Politecnico Di Torino
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