Director Product Introduction Projects

Narendra Zamwar

Greater Houston Area 281-***-**** **************@*****.***

www.linkedin.com/in/narendra-zamwar

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE: DIRECTOR PRODUCT INTRODUCTION PROJECTS

Strategic Development & Planning –– New Product Introduction –– Global Project Management

Drive supply chain profitability by delivering robust solutions, cost effective procurement, long-term strategic planning, and employee engagement. Continually develop improvement strategies, policies, and procedures and provide supply chain vision that results in growth, cost savings, and high quality.

Successful, technologically-savvy, and process-oriented to lead strategic Global Supply Chain Management Projects. As SME, initiate and execute large manufacturing set up, automation, product development, cost reduction projects, provide project planning and management, and ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery. Manage all aspects of project management in international environment, by applying deep and broad history of project success and proven ability to lead strong sustainable teams. Build productive vendor relationships and effective partnerships across organization.

Areas of Expertise

− − Global Project Management

− Strategic Initiatives / Planning

− Process Analysis / Improvement

− Budget Management / Administration

− Value Analysis / Cost Improvements

− Project & Program Management

− Project Costing & Budgeting

− Global Supply Chain Management

− Team Building / Leadership / Motivation

− Risk Management

Professional Experience

STAR PIPE PRODUCTS, Houston, TX

Domestic and global manufacturer of iron pipe products with 14 international locations and over $200M in annual revenue.

DIRECTOR OF TECHNICAL SERVICES 2020 – Present

Hold accountability for worldwide technical services for manufacturing projects and operations. Deliver senior-level leadership for large size projects, product R&D, sales and marketing support, manufacturing technology, automation, best practices, cost reduction initiatives, vendor development, and quality control.

• Manage full-cycle green field manufacturing project valued up to $75M. Project encompasses robotics to automate functions such as grinding, machining, coating, lining, painting, assembly, packaging, and materials handling functions. Manage project CapEx, budget, and resources.

• Spearhead technology adoption and automation for four assembly units with multiple robotics layouts, vision system, and fixtures.

• Partner with accounting and manufacturing to identify cost reduction potential, develop project initiative, organize cross functional team for execution.

DIRECTOR OF MANUFACTURING 2012 – 2019

Drove supply chain management and product development projects for iron castings, raw steel material, rubber products, and coating materials with annual spend of $100M.

• Managed and supervised cross-disciplined global teams of 12 direct and 50+ indirect reports.

• Increased new business growth by 20% by developing domestic purchasing and manufacturing initiative for strategic planning and end-to-end supply chain; earned President’s Award.

• Met 99% fill rate; budgeted supply cost to within 5% of 2500+ SKUs, securing new vendor base for casting supplies.

• Developed productive vendor base by fostering strategic partnerships and negotiating cost effective pricing while ensuring quality. Added value to vendor services by including machining, special coatings, finishing setup, and in-house assembly processes.

• Continually applied analysis and problem solving expertise during product development process in collaboration with engineering, quality control, and finance teams. Also designed and implemented Activity Based Costing System.

• Designed and developed spend and total cost management control system, including MIS system for tracking market trend and total cost impact for cost of ownership. Achieved spend and cost saving targets YoY.

• As key team member for strategic planning for manufacturing and business initiatives and global procurement, created scenarios and provided business case analysis and modeling to illustrate decision-making process.

PROGRAM MANAGER, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT 2004 – 2011

Advanced to manage full-cycle projects for new product development, capacity increase, vendor development, cost reduction, manufacturing process improvement, and quality improvement.

• Managed full-cycle manufacturing improvement projects.

• Oversaw new product line project with key strategic implications and goal of increasing division’s sales turnover by 200%. Successfully met goal by adding 44 SKUS / 200+ components. Project encompassed design, development, product validation iterations, third party testing (UL/FM), and multiple manufacturing set ups.

• Won President’s Award for establishing quality system for 2500+ SKUs and worldwide vendors. Reduced manufacturing defect to below 150 PPM, or lowest rate within industry.

• Managed additional projects focusing on cost reduction, manufacturing functionality, and quality.

• Established study circle for team members training based on Project Management Institute’s Methodology.

PROJECT COORDINATOR 2001 – 2003

Coordinated and scheduled projects for product and vendor development.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish new manufacturing functions and process.

• Served as core team member for ERP implementation that included process mapping and problem resolution.

ISPAT INDUSTRIES, LTD, Nagpur, India

Second-largest integrated steel manufacturer in India

SENIOR MANAGER, COSTING & BUDGETING, PPIC & ER 1993 – 2000

Onboarded as senior engineer and earned promotions to oversee operations for Production Planning & Inventory Control (PPIC) and Efficiency Research (ER) operations. Provided scheduling, monthly planning, and long-term strategic planning.

• Achieved inventory at targeted levels to meet budget and on time customer delivery rates.

• Managed operational budgeting and cost control for manufacturing plants producing cold rolled, galvanized, and color coated sheets. Made leadership decisions and secured contracts for pricing of raw materials and consumables.

• Developed and monitored KPIs across manufacturing operations and departments to efficiently track production metrics and cost impacts. Prepared variance analysis to use in root cause analysis and corrective actions.

• Improved visibility of cost reports for core manufacturing functions in multiple locations as Lead of PPIC system design and implementation Task Force Team.

Education & Credentials

Master of Science in Engineering / Production Management

Bachelor of Science in Engineering / Production Management

University of Mumbai, India

Cost Management Accounting (CMA) Certificate

Institute of Management Accountants

Member – Project Management Institute

Community / Volunteer Affiliations

Director, National Team, MMNA (Non-profit) 2021-Present

Executive Member, Sewa International, Houston (Non-profit), 2018 – Present

President, MMNA, SW Chapter (Non-profit), 2012-2014

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