Mile Bojkov, MBA

Experience

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  4th November Bitola Sugar Factory

  Nov 2003 - Aug 2012

  Production Manager

  ⦁ I have successfully managed with team of over 150 employees.⦁I ensured that manufacturing processes ran smoothly and efficiently, and by overseeing and controlling, quality standards were met.⦁ I improved productivity by 12% and reduced water consumption by 10% and coal consumption by 15% by optimizing production processes and preventive maintenance of equipment.⦁ Led and oversee Power Plant of 2 MW power.⦁ I planned headcount.⦁I have Monitored consumption of all resources, raw materials, energy, water, and manpower.⦁ I have planned and organized preventive maintenance of equipment.⦁ Ensuring the health and safety of all employees. Show less

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  Draexlmaier Automotive-Macedonia

  Aug 2012 - May 2015

  Production Manager

  Member of the core team that managed the start-up of Dräexlmaier’s new factory for the production of wire harnesses for the Mercedes C-Class 205.I have successfully managed teams of up to 1500 employees and built the entire middle management structure within the Final Assembly department.⦁ Improved operational efficiency by 15%, and reduced production costs by 10% through data-driven decision-making and collaboration.⦁Staff recruitment, training, and supervision of staff are provided, ensuring they are familiar with automotive manufacturing and safety procedures.⦁ I planned and confirmed the rump-up quantity and ensured targets were met.⦁ I managed a qualifications matrix and personal development plan for my staff.⦁ Implementation of Lean methodologies and best business practices related to wire harnesses production.⦁ I have improved assembly line productivity by 25% with an efficiency rate of 98% and waste of 0.5%, through the implementation of the ideas and suggestions given by the improvement team, where I was a full member of the team. ⦁I have supervised the entire production process (assembling of harnesses, electrical test, foaming, video and screwing, and packaging process).⦁Implemented of quality control standards, and Ensuring Customer quality requirements.⦁ Preparation, and performing (Process, System - TUF) Audits.⦁ Planned and budged OPEX, CAPEX⦁ Managed KPI’s Show less

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  Gentherm

  May 2015 - Feb 2017

  Production Manager

  ⦁ I managed the start-up of operations of a new Gentherm’s manufacturing facility in Prilep from the ground up, ensuring a fully operational status within 4 months.⦁ Successfully managed startup production of Oxygen sensors, seat and steering wheel heaters.⦁ Recruiting, and hiring staff. Providing necessary training for employees to ensure and deliver high-quality standards.⦁ I have successfully managed teams of up to 650 employees, improved operational efficiency by 15%, and reduced production costs by 10% through data-driven decision-making and collaboration.⦁ Increased productivity by 15% through the application of Lean principles and continuous improvement.⦁ Responsible for maintenance department.⦁ Planning and budgeting. ⦁ Monitoring KPI’s (efficiency, EPPM, cost rate, OEE)⦁ Collaborated with cross-functional teams to launch new product lines, which increased the product range and improved the business plant portfolio. Show less

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  Key Safety Systems

  Mar 2017 - Apr 2018

  Production Manager
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  Joyson Safety Systems

  Apr 2018 - Dec 2024

  Production Manager

  - Directed daily production operations, ensuring adherence to quality, efficiency, and safety standards. - Lead cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals and operational KPIs.- Implemented operational excellence strategies, leveraging LEAN methodologies to improve processes and reduce waste.

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  Injection Moulding Prilep

  Dec 2024 - now

  Head of Production