PRAMOD MOHANDAS
Melbourne
Summary
Seasoned leader in operational excellence, business transformation and continuous Improvement with a proven record of driving organizational growth and delivering measurable results. Skilled in designing business process architecture linked to business outcomes. Demonstrated expertise in operating model redesign, business process management, value stream management, and deploying performance frameworks. Adept at embedding a culture of continuous improvement, leading change management and aligning transformation programs with strategic business objectives. Recognized for driving sustainable performance outcomes, cross-functional collaboration, and innovation in large-scale, complex environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Improvement and Performance Manager
SA Water
08.2021 - Current
- Architected a once-in-a-generation enterprise-wide transformation blueprintacross three core enterprise lifecycles, ensuring people, process, application, and data centricity.
- Partnered with exec and senior leaders to redesign the operating model across three business groups, ensuring role clarity, efficiency gains, capability uplift, and alignment with enterprise strategy.
- Mitigated transformation budget overrun by 42% and delivered 25% productivity gainsin the finance lifecycle by streamlining processes, integrating applications, and aligning deliverables to business strategy.
- Introduced 22 value streams and standardized 500+ business processes through strict process architecture principles across two business groups, building process accountability by mentoring champions into change agents who uplifted at-risk service delivery metrics by 6%.
- Cut capital project delivery time by 20% through streamlining asset investment planning, project, and portfolio prioritization processes.
- Rolled out the Operational Excellence roadmap to 2,500+ employees, resulting in a 50% reduction in non-critical initiatives and a 30% increase in delivery resource capacity.
- Accelerated executive decision-making speed and accuracy, reducing reporting lag from 12 weeks to just 7 days.
- Built and orchestrated a high-performing process excellence community, coaching Exec team, business leaders, practitioners and line operators to adopt lean and structured root-cause analysis, critical thinking and A3 problem solving methodology.
- Recipient of the Enterprise Excellence and Innovation Award for three consecutive years- 2022 to 2024.
- Managed a team recognized as runners-up in the Australian Water Association Operational Excellence Awards- 2024.
Independent Productivity Consultant
Productivity Consulting
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Conducted in-depth analysis of operational requirements and industry best practices to create an operational readiness report for submarine build, enabling informed decision-making and mitigating potential risks.
- Designed and executed a supplier training initiative, leading to a 35% improvement in supplier quality ratings and a 30% decrease in project delays.
- Drove the flawless deployment of a customized CRM system, achieving a 50% decrease in manual errors and a 20% increase in overall productivity.
Head of Continuous Improvement
Pacific National
10.2018 - 07.2020
- Architected and implemented the "ONE PN" business excellence framework, aligning transformation initiatives with key target value drivers.
- Delivered $1.2M year-on-year cost savings on high-demand rail route with $0 project expense.
- Boosted rail asset utilization by 17% through implementing lean transformation practices.
- Cut locomotive maintenance time by 66%, enabling an additional $8M revenue generation per annum.
- Turned around the Sydney-Perth priority express delivery service by standardizing terminal operations, with an immediate on-time departure boost of 22%.
- Oversaw $250K implementation of a new train driver app, with $4M in YoY savings and data visibility.
- Led cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements across operations.
- Analysed key performance indicators to drive data-driven decision-making for process enhancements.
- Recorded, analysed, and distributed statistical information.
- Scheduled and chaired transformation target review meetings to review effectiveness of performance mitigating risk, improving throughput and achieving customer satisfaction.
Business Improvement Manager
Downer EDI
02.2016 - 10.2018
- Collaborated with front-line personnel to develop and implement a data-driven standard operating procedure (SOP) for a major customer, reducing process time by 64 hours and delivering $250K in annual savings, which directly secured a three-year $3M contract.
- Increased production line margin by 20% in nine months through process optimization, coaching, and value stream deployment, avoiding $50K in monthly contractual penalties.
- Championed the roll-out of 'Downer Production System' across the entire rail group, targeting customized training, standardizing processes across maintenance depots and embedding a culture of innovation.
Business Improvement Leader
BAE Systems
11.2012 - 02.2016
- Halved major ship build components fabrication time by 40% and doubled production output by 129% through a $186K lean transformation project.
- Eliminated work in progress by 72%, improving delivery efficiency and freeing up floor utilization by 35% to accommodate additional programs of work.
- Curtailed overhaul costs by 15% and delivery lead time reduction by 35% through waste elimination and efficiency improvements.
- Set up a Lean Learning Academy, training 250 personnel in lean manufacturing and problem-solving.
- Nominated for the Victorian Manufacturing Excellence Award for leading lean transformation initiatives in heavy engineering, delivering significant efficiency improvements and cost saving- 2015
Business Process Improvement Lead
Boeing
06.2007 - 11.2012
- Led transformation of a key defence production line, establishing Australia’s first functional manufacturing pulse line and increasing throughput by 100% with a $150K implementation budget.
- Doubled production throughput on Australia’s flagship commercial airline line from 5 to 10 units per month.
- Managed third-party consumable replenishment, reducing usage by 80% and achieving $240K annual savings plus $800K in material handler cost savings.
- Coached and mentored 12 Six Sigma Green Belts, delivering sustainable project outcomes.
- Reduced injury rates by 95% on large composite components through a new material handling system
- Awarded the Boeing Global Shingijutsu Excellence Award for designing and implementing an innovative material handling system.
Senior Production Engineer
Thales Australia
12.2005 - 06.2007
- Scoped and established two major production lines using lean manufacturing principles, resulting in $200K in annual savings (labor & materials) and a 75% WIP reduction.
- Achieved $240K savings in CNC machining centers through process automation.
- Cut high-value inventory stock by 30%, freeing up 20% of the shop floor.
Integrated Project Team Lead
Rolls-Royce Plc
04.2004 - 09.2005
- Responsible for the deployment of cost-reduction ideas from concept through to production.
- Participated in multifunctional product development teams, liaising with manufacturing, project engineers, supply chain, and marketing.
Education
Master of Science - Manufacturing Engineering
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
Melbourne, VIC04.2003
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Shivaji University
04.2000
Skills
- Business Transformation
- Continuous Improvement
- Operating Model Re-Design
- Business Process Mapping and Modelling
- Data Analysis
- Statistical Analysis
- Lean Six Sigma Methodology
- Change Leadership
- Stakeholder Management
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Project Management (PRINCE2)
- Design Thinking
Certification
- Six Sigma Black Belt – International Association of Six Sigma Certification (IASSC)
- Gold Certification by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers for Lean Manufacturing
- Certified Lean Leader - CBIS
- Professional Business Process Modelling with ARIS
- PRINCE2 Practitioner
- Certified Change Practitioner - PROSCI
- Design Thinking - Australian Institute of Management
Timeline
Business Improvement and Performance Manager
SA Water
08.2021 - Current
Independent Productivity Consultant
Productivity Consulting
08.2020 - 08.2021
Head of Continuous Improvement
Pacific National
10.2018 - 07.2020
Business Improvement Manager
Downer EDI
02.2016 - 10.2018
Business Improvement Leader
BAE Systems
11.2012 - 02.2016
Business Process Improvement Lead
Boeing
06.2007 - 11.2012
Senior Production Engineer
Thales Australia
12.2005 - 06.2007
Integrated Project Team Lead
Rolls-Royce Plc
04.2004 - 09.2005
Master of Science - Manufacturing Engineering
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Shivaji University
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