Sinisa Zec
About Sinisa Zec
Sinisa Zec serves as the Continuous Improvement Coordinator for Canada, the USA, and Mexico at ABC Technologies, where he has worked since 2014. With a background in mechanical engineering and extensive experience in production management, he has successfully implemented various projects that resulted in significant cost savings and efficiency improvements across multiple facilities.
Current Role at ABC Technologies
Sinisa Zec serves as the Continuous Improvement Coordinator for Canada, the USA, and Mexico at ABC Technologies. He has held this position since 2014, contributing to operational efficiencies and process enhancements across multiple locations. His role involves identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategies that optimize productivity and reduce costs.
Previous Experience at Fenco Automotive Products
Sinisa Zec worked at Fenco Automotive Products in various capacities from 1995 to 2013. He initially served as Production Manager/Supervisor for 14 years, followed by a role as Supply Chain Management-Manufacturing Project Coordinator for four years. During his tenure, he reorganized cell layouts in San Juan Del Rio, Mexico, resulting in significant cost savings and improvements in labor efficiency, cycle time, ergonomics, safety, and quality.
Education and Technical Training
Sinisa Zec holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering-Machinery and Rationalization from the University of Novi Sad, where he graduated at the top of his class from 1985 to 1990. He also completed specialized training in CNC Programming at George Brown College and Humber College, achieving certifications in Mastercam and Programming Numerical Control Machines between 1999 and 2001.
Cost Savings Initiatives and Projects
Sinisa Zec has led several projects that resulted in substantial cost savings. Notably, he implemented a Kanban color-coded replenishing components system in Queretaro, Mexico, which saved over $2 million. Additionally, he achieved $850,000 in savings at Toronto Plant 'A' by enhancing labor and ergonomics through one-piece flow implementation. His projects have consistently focused on improving operational efficiency and safety.
Contributions to Plant Layout and Design
Sinisa Zec has made significant contributions to plant layout and design improvements. He redesigned and resurfaced the shipping warehouse and production floor layout in Grand Rapids, Michigan, optimizing space for new machinery and enhancing safety and FIFO processes. He also improved the layout of the Ramos, Mexico plant by organizing molding machines and material delivery routes based on PFEP and FIFO principles.