BILL KONDOPOULOS
Bentleigh East,Australia
Summary
Experienced FMCG Project Manager with over 15 years of expertise in various areas of the FMCG industry. Utilized strong analytical skills to develop and maintain an innovative product portfolio, collaborating closely with key stakeholders. Demonstrated proficiency in leading cross-functional teams to successfully deliver on complex projects. Thrived under pressure, effectively managing time and influencing others through a collaborative and personable work style. Possessing a comprehensive understanding of both technical and business aspects within a global manufacturing setting. Objective is to leverage this knowledge to drive product innovation and excellence within a leading FMCG organization.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality & Training Manager
Blackmores Ltd
09.2021 - Current
- Lead change and continuous improvement initiatives in line with GMP, EH&S, and Blackmores’ standards
- Act as primary Operations liaison with Quality function, providing GMP-related training to Manufacturing
- Manage manufacturing deviations through Root Cause Analysis
- Oversee Contract Cleaner provider to ensure GMP and Quality compliance in manufacturing areas
- Coach Front Line Managers and Manufacturing personnel towards high performance
- Support Front Line Managers across all shifts (day, afternoon, and night)
- Facilitated 12 Continuous Improvement, Efficiency, Quality, and Safety Projects
- Digitalised over 250 production staff training records, enhancing TGA audit compliance
- Established quality non-conformance tracking system to track impact of corrective and preventative actions
- Collaborated with other departments to align training programs with organisational goals and objectives.
Manufacturing Trainer
Blackmores Ltd
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Supported Manufacturing Managers in training personnel for task proficiency
- Managed a conducive learning environment for trainees to achieve GMP compliance
- Liaised with Quality, providing GMP/Quality training to Manufacturing
- Contributed to Continuous Improvement, Efficiency, Quality, and Safety Projects
- Revamped training programs to ensure operator competency across departments
- Collaborated with Subject Matter Experts in reviewing operational procedures
- Developed 10 diverse training programs in Operations
- Updated over 60 Operations procedures to meet GMP standards
Commercialisation & PD Project Manager
Philip Morris Limited
10.2016 - 12.2020
- Managed innovation projects across Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands
- Researched competitor products identifying consumer trends
- Collaborated with Commercial and Asia Pacific teams enhancing product superiority
- Addressed consumer quality issues collaborating with manufacturing centres
- Led business's transition to Project Based Organisation with Scrum expertise
- Implemented Agile project management across all business departments
- Commercialised over 50 new products across various tobacco categories using Stage-Gate process
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
Product Development and Quality Assurance Manager
Philip Morris Limited
07.2013 - 10.2016
- Oversaw Quality Assurance ensuring global standards and market regulations were met
- Collaborated with diverse departments refining products across Australia, NZ, and Pacific Islands
- Managed tobacco inventories and warehouse locations
- Implemented cost-saving strategies across all production areas
- Directed development of over 30 new products in Asia Pacific region
- Enforced strict quality guidelines during production relocation to Asia
- Optimised ingredient inventories, enabling on-site storage and off-site warehouse sales
- Elevated global factory quality ranking from 25th to top 10 in two years
- Achieved 2% annual cost reduction in ingredient and material usage
Product Development Manager
Philip Morris Limited
09.2008 - 06.2013
- Managed product recipes ensuring consumer satisfaction in taste and quality
- Collaborated with various departments developing products for Australian market
- Offered technical support on ingredient issues and process improvements
- Improved sensory performance of products matching competitors
- Collaborated with QA to reduce ingredient processing waste
- Minimised product recipes without compromising product quality
- Provided solutions for quality and process improvement opportunities
- Enhanced sensory performance of key products by 10%
- Reduced waste from ingredient processing by 3%
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry and Biochemistry
La Trobe University
GMP 1 & 2 -
Pharmout
Internal QMS Auditor -
ISO 9001:2000 & QMS Fundamentals -
Management Systems Auditing - BSBAUD401A & BSBAUD402A
Professional Scrum Master (PSM 1) - Project Management
Scrum.org
ISO 17025 - New Laboratory Accreditation Requirements
Skills
- Manage commercialisation of new products using Stage-Gate process
- Work closely with Marketing and Operations
- Co-ordinate NPD trials in manufacturing and packing facilities
- Collaborate with offshore manufacturing centres
- Apply Agile and Scrum methodologies
- Guide offshore factories on technical and manufacturing best practices
- Cross-functional team collaboration
- Superior interpersonal skills
- Conflict resolution and negotiation
- Time management and task prioritisation
- Strategic thinking and vision setting
- Creative problem-solving and innovation
Keyhighlights
- 15+ years in Product Development
- Project Management
- Creative problem solving
- Bachelor of Science
- Ensure compliance with regulations
References
- David Stevens, Manufacturing Manager, Blackmores, 0499 990 216
- Janice Boynes, Senior Category Manager, Coles, 0400 164 117
Timeline
Quality & Training Manager
Blackmores Ltd
09.2021 - Current
Manufacturing Trainer
Blackmores Ltd
09.2021 - 03.2022
Commercialisation & PD Project Manager
Philip Morris Limited
10.2016 - 12.2020
Product Development and Quality Assurance Manager
Philip Morris Limited
07.2013 - 10.2016
Product Development Manager
Philip Morris Limited
09.2008 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry and Biochemistry
La Trobe University
GMP 1 & 2 -
Pharmout
Internal QMS Auditor -
ISO 9001:2000 & QMS Fundamentals -
Management Systems Auditing - BSBAUD401A & BSBAUD402A
Professional Scrum Master (PSM 1) - Project Management
Scrum.org
ISO 17025 - New Laboratory Accreditation Requirements
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