Nebojša Pejić - CI Project Manager, Europe (12 Plants)

Q: Where is Nebojša based?

Nebojša is based in Belgrade, Serbia and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Nebojša speak?

Nebojša speaks the following languages: Serbian (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Nebojša have?

Nebojša has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Nebojša has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 3 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 5 months . Note that Nebojša may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Nebojša's latest experience?

Nebojša's most recent position is CI Project Manager, Europe (12 Plants) at Ardagh Group .

Q: What companies has Nebojša worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Nebojša has worked for Ardagh Group .

Q: Which industries is Nebojša most experienced in?

Nebojša is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Nebojša most experienced in?

Nebojša is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Business Intelligence , and Production . Nebojša also has some experience in Quality Assurance , Information Technology , and Project Management .

Q: Which industries has Nebojša worked in recently?

Nebojša has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Nebojša worked in recently?

Nebojša has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Project Management , and Business Intelligence .

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Belgrade, Serbia

Experience

Jan 2024 - Jan 2026

2 years 1 month

CI Project Manager, Europe (12 Plants)

Ardagh Group

Lead the deployment of Lean manufacturing culture across 12 European plants using the Ardagh Metal Packaging System (AMPS).
Drive high-impact cost savings and performance improvement projects using Lean Six Sigma DMAIC, SMED, Kaizen, Standard Work, TPM, and A3 methodologies.
Led multi-use printing blanket optimization initiative, delivering 57% cost savings across participating plants.
Serve as regional Subject Matter Expert for SMED, Kaizen, and Standard Work, reducing label changeover times by up to 42% (1.2 million EUR) and improving line availability.
Act as Lean Internal Auditor, CI Trainer, and Workshop Facilitator, strengthening CI capability and leadership maturity across plants.
Partner with plant leadership to prioritize initiatives aligned with safety, quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability objectives.

Dec 2020 - Dec 2024

4 years 1 month

CI Project Manager, Europe (12 Plants)

Ardagh Group

Led regional Continuous Improvement initiatives focused on energy reduction, unplanned downtime, spoilage reduction, quality improvement, and ODM reduction across 12 plants.
Designed and implemented standardized CI reporting frameworks to support data-driven decision-making at plant and executive levels.
As a pioneer in my company, I led the ERP CMR project, architecting Power BI reports that pulled data directly from PLC signals through MES systems, including OEE, Plant Performance, Daily Operations, Energy ARMS, Quality, SPC, and CI Project tracking reports.
Led strategic standardization and innovation programs, including Deco standardization, Plant of the Future, Plant of Today.
Using BrainCube (IoT technology), I have mastered the art of identifying data patterns to streamline workflows, ensuring that the insights provided to senior management are not just data points, but actionable strategic decisions.

Jul 2015 - Dec 2020

5 years 6 months

CI Analyst, Europe (12 Plants)

Ardagh Group

Served as business owner for DELMIA Apriso Manufacturing Execution System (MES), working with external IT partners to translate plant requirements into functional system enhancements.
Led Schaeffler’s IoT & Sensor-Based initiatives to transition from time-based to predictive maintenance by collaborating with software engineers on sensor-based monitoring.
Led development of executive Com-rep – region-wide reporting for senior management, enabling consistent performance visibility across plants.
Supported central and local plant leaders with advanced analytics, KPI tracking, and root-cause analysis to accelerate improvement initiatives.

Sep 2014 - Jul 2015

11 months

Project Engineer / Technical Controller, Europe (13 Plants)

Ball Packaging Europe

Member of the Central Europe Engineering team supporting technical and performance initiatives across 13 plants.
Led development of region-wide performance reports for senior leadership, supporting data-driven operational decisions.

Sep 2008 - Jun 2014

5 years 10 months

Serbia

Quality Auditor

Ball Packaging Serbia

Led implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System in a high-volume production environment.
Conducted statistical process control and capability analyses across production lines and developed corrective action plans.
Planned and executed continuous improvement programs targeting process stability, scrap reduction, and quality performance.
Managed supplier quality improvement initiatives using structured quality tools.
Led customer claim handling using RCA, CCS, and lessons learned workshops, ensuring rapid containment and long-term corrective actions.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing.

Manufacturing

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Operations, Business Intelligence, Production, Quality Assurance, Information Technology, and Project Management.

Operations

Business Intelligence

Production

Quality Assurance

Information Technology

Project Management

Summary

Results-driven Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence leader with 17+ years of experience in the metal packaging manufacturing industry, including 6+ years in the Quality Assurance department and 10+ years leading Continuous Improvement transformation across multi-plant manufacturing environments in Europe. Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with a proven track record of delivering measurable cost savings, improving OEE, reducing changeover times, and deploying data-driven performance systems. Expert in Lean deployment, standardization programs, and digital performance architecture (Power BI, MES, and automated BI pipelines). Recognized for leading cross-functional teams, influencing senior leadership, and translating complex operational data into strategic, actionable insights. Combines deep production-floor expertise with enterprise-level Lean transformation leadership.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (Dmaic, Smed, Kaizen, 5s, A3, Tpm, Spc)
Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence
Quality Assurance And Graphic
Multi-plant Program Leadership (Europe-wide Scope)
Manufacturing Analytics & Bi Automation
Power Bi Dashboard Design & Development
Mes Ownership (Delmia Apriso)
Oee, Downtime, Energy, Quality, Spoilage Reduction
Standardization & Best Practice Deployment
Cross-functional Leadership & Change Management

Data & Systems

Power Bi (Advanced Developer)
Sap Bw, Sap Lumira
Delmia Apriso (Manufacturing Execution System)
Infinity Qs Quality Management Software
Plc-to-bi Data Integration
Braincube (Iot Technology)
Schaeffler Monitoring Platform

Productivity Tools

Microsoft Excel (Power Query, Power Pivot), Powerpoint, Word

Languages

Serbian

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Elementary

Education

Oct 2002 - Jun 2007

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Belgrade

Master of Engineering, Industrial Engineering · Industrial Engineering · Belgrade, Serbia

Certifications & licenses

Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

SGS

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 5

Experience in Manufacturing 17 y

Avg length 3 y 7 m

Longest experience 5 y 9 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Serbia)

Primary country Serbia

Expertise

Recent roles CI Project Manager, Europe (12 Plants), CI Analyst, Europe (12 Plants), Project Engineer / Technical Controller, Europe (13 Plants)

Main industries Manufacturing

Main business areas Operations, Business Intelligence, Production

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

March 2026

Last Update

March 2026

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Where is Nebojša based?

Nebojša is based in Belgrade, Serbia and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Nebojša speak?

Nebojša speaks the following languages: Serbian (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Nebojša have?

Nebojša has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Nebojša has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 5 months. Note that Nebojša may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Nebojša be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Nebojša would be well-suited for roles such as: CI Project Manager, Europe (12 Plants), CI Analyst, Europe (12 Plants), Project Engineer / Technical Controller, Europe (13 Plants).

What is Nebojša's latest experience?

Nebojša's most recent position is CI Project Manager, Europe (12 Plants) at Ardagh Group.

What companies has Nebojša worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Nebojša has worked for Ardagh Group.

Which industries is Nebojša most experienced in?

Nebojša is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Nebojša most experienced in?

Nebojša is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Business Intelligence, and Production. Nebojša also has some experience in Quality Assurance, Information Technology, and Project Management.

Which industries has Nebojša worked in recently?

Nebojša has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Nebojša worked in recently?

Nebojša has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Project Management, and Business Intelligence.

What is Nebojša's education?

Nebojša holds a Master in Industrial Engineering from Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Belgrade.

Does Nebojša have any certificates?

Nebojša has 1 certificate: Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

What is the availability of Nebojša?

Nebojša is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

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