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Mohamed AbdelGawad

Mohamed AbdelGawad

Sydney, NSW 2033,Australia

Summary

Passionate Plant Manager with 14 years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain and engineering. Relocated with my family to Australia in 2021 as the 4th country to work and live in. Currently leading Ontex Plant in Sydney supplying millions of Australian-made baby nappies every day. Led large multinational organizations in 3 different countries while working for one of the world's top FMCGs "P&G". Strong track record of transforming organizations to deliver best in class manufacturing results in the most challenging environment safely with superior quality and right cost/cash to serve. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

ANZ Head of Operations / Company Director

Ontex
07.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with executive leadership on strategic planning initiatives to drive business growth.
  • Implemented data-driven decision-making processes, leveraging analytics to optimize operations.
  • Reduced operational costs through effective budget management and cost-saving strategies.
  • Streamlined operational processes by identifying inefficiencies and implementing best practices.
  • Spearheaded continuous improvement projects, resulting in enhanced business performance.
  • Led cross-functional teams to achieve company goals, fostering collaboration and communication.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by actively addressing concerns and ensuring timely resolutions.
  • Oversaw supply chain management, ensuring timely delivery of products and services to customers.

Plant Manager

ONTEX Global
08.2021 - 07.2023
  • Led Ontex Australia Manufacturing with all plant functions reporting to me including ( Safety, Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing Excellence, Finance and WH).
  • Delivered breakthrough improvement in overall plant's OEE and Scrap performance recognized as the best since site startup.
  • Led the transformation to RTT (Run to Target) culture by introduction of Autonomous Maintenance Daily Systems (CIL, Defect Handling and Centerline).
  • Led the development and deployment of plant's 3 years vision including sustainability and automation master plan.
  • Led the plant successful digital transformation into SAP MES.

Manufacturing Excellence and Operations Director

Procter & Gamble
10.2019 - 06.2020
  • Led P&G Johannesburg Plant Operations with +100 employees including Babycare, Femcare, Technical Support, Initiatives, Storeroom and Workshop organizations.
  • Delivered best Operational Excellence results in the plant's history while operating in tough operating conditions during COVID-19 National Lockdown.
  • Led Operational Excellence (IWS) Program for the plant including capability pillars across all functions and delivered exceptional improvement in all Plant measures in Safety, Quality, Stewardship, Process Reliability, Service and Organization Engagement.
  • Led Autonomous Maintenance Capability Pillar and transformed daily manufacturing systems into best in class digital systems.

Supply Network Operations Director

Procter & Gamble
05.2018 - 10.2019

• Led Plant Logistics Operations including; raw material and finished product warehouse, inbound/outbound planning control tower and plant utilities department.
• Delivered the best service, cost savings and cash improvement results in the history of Babycare P&G South Africa. The plant was awarded several global awards for raw material logistics cost reduction by 10% and cash improvement by 30% in one year.
• Led the startup of new Third-Party Warehouse that improved all site logistics KPIs delivering first ever green customer service for the Plant.
• Delivered $1.2 million supply chain saving projects for the Plant.
• Led the Plant localization scope for P&G raw material global supplier.

Babycare Operations Department Manager

Procter & Gamble
08.2016 - 05.2018
  • Led Babycare Operations with +80 Employees including line managers, process engineers, line technicians and technical support team.
  • Delivered the best Operational Excellence results since plant startup with +15% Process Reliability improvement in 1.5 years safely with 20% reduction in Quality Consumer Complaints and 5% net structural savings every year
  • Led Autonomous Maintenance capability program for the Plant

Babycare Operations Department Manager

Procter & Gamble
04.2014 - 07.2016
  • Led Babycare Operations in startup green/led site in Nigeria with +70 employees including line manager, process engineers, line technicians and technical support team.
  • Delivered the best Operational Excellence results globally turning around lines Process Reliability from 57% to 85% in 2 years.

Babycare Operations Line Manager

Procter & Gamble
01.2013 - 05.2014
  • Led two different Babycare production lines in P&G startup site in Cairo.
  • Managed to turn around both lines results from being the lowest performing in the plant to the best performing in the globe with Process Reliability more than 90% vs. best in class of 85%.
  • Awarded P&G CEO Award in 2014 as the best line leader for Babycare Mainline Platform globally.

Quality Control Manager

Procter & Gamble
09.2010 - 01.2013
  • Led Quality Assurance systems startup for new Babycare Plant including passing pre-startup Quality audits and leading product Quality validation for all production lines.
  • Introduced new Quality health audit system that was reapplied globally in several P&G sites to drive Quality consumer complaints reduction.
  • Led several QA Assessments as Qualified P&G Internal QA Auditor.

Process Engineer

Procter & Gamble
03.2010 - 09.2010
  • Delivered engineering solution to reduce production Quality losses.
  • Completed Plant Manager Qualification as process engineer.

Environmental Engineer

AbdelGawadDar Al Handasah
07.2008 - 02.2010
  • Delivered engineering design of storm water network in Princess Nora University; the biggest education facility for women in the world located in KSA.
  • Participated in engineering design of water networks of Madinaty Residential City; the biggest residential project in Egypt.

Education

Global Supply Chain Executives Program - Supply Chain

University of Pennsylvania
The Wharton Business School
06.2023

Bachelor of Science - Water & Hydraulic Structures Engineering

Ain Shams University, Faculty of Engineering
Cairo, Egypt
06.2008

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Manufacturing Excellence
  • Global Supply Chain Management
  • Operations P&L Management
  • Strategy Development and Deployment
  • Autonomous Maintenance
  • Budget Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Organization Performance Management
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance
  • Suppliers Management

Accomplishments

  • Trainer in P&G IMEA Line Leaders College, P&G Egypt-December 2019.
  • Manufacturing Capability Consultation Training, P&G India-October 2019.
  • Standard Distribution Centers Training, P&G Belgium-July 2019.
  • Femcare College , P&G Switzerland and P&G Germany-October 2018.
  • Logistics Safety Workshop , P&G Dubai-October 2018.
  • Supply Network College, P&G Planning Service Center, Egypt-June 2018.
  • P&G Interviewer Training , P&G South Africa-September 2016.
  • QA Regional Workshop, P&G Turkey-March 2011.
  • QA Systems Training, P&G Germany-December 2010.

Timeline

ANZ Head of Operations / Company Director

Ontex
07.2023 - Current

Plant Manager

ONTEX Global
08.2021 - 07.2023

Manufacturing Excellence and Operations Director

Procter & Gamble
10.2019 - 06.2020

Supply Network Operations Director

Procter & Gamble
05.2018 - 10.2019

Babycare Operations Department Manager

Procter & Gamble
08.2016 - 05.2018

Babycare Operations Department Manager

Procter & Gamble
04.2014 - 07.2016

Babycare Operations Line Manager

Procter & Gamble
01.2013 - 05.2014

Quality Control Manager

Procter & Gamble
09.2010 - 01.2013

Process Engineer

Procter & Gamble
03.2010 - 09.2010

Environmental Engineer

AbdelGawadDar Al Handasah
07.2008 - 02.2010

Global Supply Chain Executives Program - Supply Chain

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Science - Water & Hydraulic Structures Engineering

Ain Shams University, Faculty of Engineering
Mohamed AbdelGawad