Sash Neskovski
Senior Projects Manager
Summary
Highly skilled, results-driven Project Delivery & Engineering Leader with extensive experience in large-scale capital project management, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and aseptic filling operations.
Expertise in delivering complex, high-value projects within regulated environments, including CSL Behring.
Proven ability to manage large cross-functional teams, ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, and TGA regulations, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Seeking a senior role at CSL Behring to apply my leadership in project delivery, expertise in regulatory compliance, and experience in process optimization to support the organization's continued success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager / Fill/Finish – Project Delivery
CSL Behring
06.2013 - Current
- Sterility Assurance Roadmap (SAR) Lead for the Broadmeadows Site SAR Capital Projects, ensuring new annex 1 compliance across the Broadmeadows Site for SAR Topics
- Managed scope and procurement for the Filling Line 6 Sterile Filtration Skid ensuring Pre Use, Post Sterilization (PUPSIT) and Point of Fill (POFF) including design for complex single use sets (SUS) for Toll, PNS and FlucelVax Sterile Filtration
- Led all project deliverables for the FL6 shutdown activities for Banksia Project - Products of National Significance (PNS) migration to Broadmeadows Filling Line 6
- Managed a small team of Engineers during the Turner Facility Endotoxin Remediation phase for the Sterile Filtration and Product Transfer process of Privigen IG ensuring a quality driven approach to the restart of manufacturing
Capital Projects Manager
Allied Pinnacle
01.2017 - 03.2023
- Managing a team of 8 engineers across multiple sites, overseeing capital projects up to $10M+
- Developed 5-year capital project plans, optimizing automation, cost savings, and production efficiency
- Implemented structured project governance frameworks for cost, time, and performance tracking
Project Manager / Project Engineer
CSL Behring
02.2011 - 01.2017
- Led capital projects for the Turner Aseptic Filling, Packaging, and Inspection areas, ensuring timely installation, commissioning, and validation
- Served as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in aseptic filling, supporting validation, production start-up, and regulatory audits
- Managed scope, procurement, and qualification for Module I Alburx Filling Line with SKAN Isolator Technology
- Delivered a new pharmaceutical packaging and visual inspection lines for Privigen & Hizentra products, integrating advanced vision systems and track and trace capabilities for quality assurance
Project Manager / Project Engineer
George Weston Foods
01.2009 - 02.2011
- Led project management efforts at George Weston Foods' Smallgoods Manufacturing sites in Altona and Castlemaine, including the $250M DON-KRC consolidation of manufacturing facilities into the Castlemaine plant
- Oversaw the management and optimization of five dedicated filling/packaging areas, coordinating 34 packing lines as part of the facility integration
- Directed the procurement, installation, and commissioning of new equipment, including slicers, thermoforming packaging machines, and ancillary systems, ensuring seamless integration with existing operations
- Managed packaging SKU rationalization efforts to align with future demand forecasts, optimizing production capacity and efficiency across the site
Project Engineer / Manager Roles
Cadbury Schweppes / Kraft Foods
02.2004 - 01.2009
- Managed large-scale capital projects in food and pharmaceutical manufacturing, focusing on automation, packaging, and process optimization
- Led the integration of fully automated filling and packaging lines including fillers/slicers, casepackers, palletisers, vertical form fill and sealers (VFFS), metal detection/x-ray units
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Manufacturing & Engineering Management
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)
Skills
- Leadership and Project Delivery
- Project Forecasting, Reporting & Budget Control
- Problem Solving
- Technical Decision Making
- Fill-Finish & Aseptic Processing
- Regulatory Compliance - Annex 1
- Stakeholder Management & Engagement
- Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Process Optimization
Training
- CSL Leadership – Management Essentials Course
- Kepner-Tregoe Project Management & Problem Solving
- Advanced 3D Design & Solidworks for Engineering Applications
More About Me
With a passion for excellence, I consistently drive innovation, optimize processes, and lead teams to achieve complex project goals. My proactive approach, coupled with my ability to adapt to dynamic environments, ensures that I excel both in collaborative settings and when working independently. I am committed to continuous growth, leveraging feedback to refine my skills and capabilities.
I bring a "whatever it takes to get the job done right" mindset, ensuring the highest standards of performance in every project I lead.
Timeline
Capital Projects Manager
Allied Pinnacle
01.2017 - 03.2023
Senior Project Manager / Fill/Finish – Project Delivery
CSL Behring
06.2013 - Current
Project Manager / Project Engineer
CSL Behring
02.2011 - 01.2017
Project Manager / Project Engineer
George Weston Foods
01.2009 - 02.2011
Project Engineer / Manager Roles
Cadbury Schweppes / Kraft Foods
02.2004 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Engineering - Manufacturing & Engineering Management
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)