Sumit Sami
Sydney,NSW
Summary
General Manager with proven expertise in managing daily operations and leading teams. Demonstrated ability in enhancing communication and customer service, resulting in improved financial performance. Focused on optimizing workflows to achieve sustainable growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administration Manager
Hunter Solar Pty Ltd
07.2025 - Current
- Develop administrative plans to achieve efficient solar ground mount construction project execution from inception to close-out.
- Conduct project reviews, creating detailed administrative reports for executive staff by monitoring resources.
- Serve as central reference for guidance on administrative matters, assisting all staff members.
- Collaborate closely with Operations Manager and field staff to facilitate smooth workflow.
- Attend to technical meetings with stakeholders and customers to address project requirements.
- Compile business correspondence and maintained registers, including purchase orders and other critical information.
- Create and managed electronic job folders and printed site files to support field workers.
- Observe and implemented SHEQ Management System requirements for subcontractors and staff.
General Manager / Managing Director
Furniture Nest Pte Ltd
Fiji
03.2020 - 06.2025
- Oversaw daily operations of furniture manufacturing and retail, ensuring efficient workflow.
- Developed training programs for new employees to enhance product knowledge and service skills.
- Monitored financial performance to identify cost-saving opportunities and revenue generation strategies.
- Conducted regular meetings with senior management to review progress against objectives.
- Maintained relationships with vendors to secure optimal pricing for supplies and materials.
- Tracked monthly sales and generated reports to inform business development planning.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, upholding high standards of service delivery.
- Implemented marketing strategies to boost brand awareness and drive foot traffic.
Manager Operations - Tile Glue Division
Standard Concrete Industries
Fiji
07.2017 - 03.2020
- Oversaw planning and organization of corporate services for Tile Glue manufacturing.
- Ensured efficient operation and compliance standards of Tile Glue Plant and equipment.
- Implemented cost-effective supply chain management strategies for raw materials and inventory.
- Led evaluation and development programs for administrative and corporate staff.
- Administered compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and environmental regulations.
- Managed financial performance of corporate services, meeting monthly and annual targets.
- Maintained contractual obligations while fostering relationships with internal managers and external stakeholders.
- Streamlined internal administrative and financial systems for accurate reporting.
Project Manager
Metframe
Fiji
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Developed project objectives by reviewing proposals and plans.
- Arranged project meetings to gather and distribute project information.
- Liaised with third parties, including external contractors.
- Determined project responsibilities by identifying phases and elements; assigned and reviewed contractors accordingly.
- Conducted feasibility studies to establish specifications, technical requirements, and cost estimates.
- Maintained project schedules by monitoring progress and coordinating activities.
- Ensured safe and clean working environments by enforcing regulations and procedures.
- Achieved 100% completion of all assigned projects with negligible overruns of 0-20%.
Project Engineer / Maintenance Coordinator
Tubemakers
Fiji
08.2014 - 01.2017
- Developed project objectives through thorough review of proposals and plans.
- Coordinated project meetings to gather and distribute relevant information.
- Liaised with external contractors to ensure alignment on project goals.
- Defined project responsibilities by identifying phases and elements; assigned and reviewed contractors accordingly.
- Conducted feasibility studies to establish specifications, complete technical studies, and prepare cost estimates.
- Maintained project schedules by monitoring progress, coordinating activities, and resolving issues.
- Prepared comprehensive project status reports for stakeholders.
- Ensured compliance with standards and legal requirements to uphold product and company reputation.
Process Engineer
Tubemakers
Fiji
11.2013 - 08.2014
- Supervised staff on production floor to enhance operational efficiency.
- Managed maintenance activities, scheduling personnel for timely execution.
- Oversaw recycling facility operations, including stock control and bookkeeping.
- Conducted stock-takes of machine spare parts and coordinated procurement locally and internationally.
- Executed troubleshooting to ensure specified machine output and product quality.
- Managed mixing operations and coordinated mixer activities effectively.
- Communicated production and maintenance schedules, ensuring accurate record-keeping of plant activities.
- Assisted with inline changeovers, organizing planned transitions per production schedule.
Plant Operator / Mechanical Technician
Technix Bitumen Pte Ltd
Fiji
01.2013 - 11.2013
- Operated multi-grade plant and tanker load-out using PLC controls.
- Executed preventative maintenance on centrifugal, gear, diaphragm, and rotor pumps.
- Maintained diesel burner and thermal oil burner for optimal performance.
- Serviced emulsion mills to ensure efficient operation.
- Supported engineers in various plant improvement projects.
- Assisted engineers during bitumen discharge from ships to Technix Tank.
- Managed bookkeeping for all tanker load-outs.
- Maintained records of all preventative maintenance activities.
Engineering Assistant
Technix Bitumen Pte Ltd
Fiji
09.2012 - 01.2013
- Operated jive, tea packing, and Vita Fresh machines to ensure optimal performance.
- Conducted preventative maintenance by replacing bearings, heating elements, belts, and damaged parts.
- Procured machine spares locally and internationally while maintaining organized inventory records.
- Assisted in month-end stock-taking of spares for accurate inventory management.
- Calibrated machine weights to comply with packing net weight specifications.
- Dismantled machine components for thorough cleaning during flavor changeovers.
- Resolved mechanical and minor electrical breakdowns to minimize downtime.
- Maintained detailed records of preventative maintenance schedules to prevent equipment failures.
Mechanical Draftsman
Tradeair
Fiji
04.2012 - 08.2012
- Drafted mechanical ventilation systems and calculated unit sizes for optimal performance.
- Supervised site projects, overseeing ducting fabrication and installation of villa VRF units.
- Collaborated with engineers to design ventilation systems and draft proposals for client review.
- Maintained organized records of all project drawings and proposals for easy access.
- Supported engineers in troubleshooting site issues related to mechanical ventilation installations.
- Created in-house drawings for fabricators to facilitate efficient ducting manufacturing.
- Compiled and submitted project as-built documents upon completion and handover.
- Assisted engineers in preparing project status reports for payment requests.
Education
Training of The Trainers (Stage 1, 2 & 3 -
University of South Pacific
Fiji01-2015
Train The Trainers (Module 3) -
Fiji National University
Fiji01-2014
Diploma Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Fiji National University
Fiji01-2012
Advanced Project Management - Project Management
Fiji National University
FijiSkills
- Project management
- Administrative planning
- Resource monitoring
- Technical meeting facilitation
- SHEQ compliance
- Vendor negotiation
- Financial oversight
- Customer service
- Effective communication
- Inventory control
- Office management
- Process improvements
- Budgeting and financial management
- Human resources management
- Team building and motivation
- Documentation and reporting
- Proposal writing
- Presentation design
- Strategic planning
- Business administration
- Payroll and budgeting
- Relationship building
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Hiring and training
- Vendor negotiations
- Project planning
- Contract negotiation
- Financial analysis
- Project oversight
- Coaching and mentoring
- Regulatory compliance
- Decision-making skills
- Quality assurance
- Supply chain management
- Compliance standards
- Process optimization
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Health and safety
- Staffing management
- Timely safety audits
- Maintenance planning
- Continuous improvement processes
- Staff management
- KPI tracking
- Production planning
- Capacity planning
- Materials management
- Supply chain distribution
- Quality assurance testing
- Cost control
- Staff scheduling
- Safety management
- Raw materials handling
- Equipment utilization
- Production optimization
- Logistics
- Material planning
- Quality assurance training
- Health and safety compliance
- Cost estimation
- Risk assessment
- Performance monitoring
- Team leadership
- Project scope analysis
- Financial administration
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Logistics management
- Progress reporting
- Cost reduction and containment
Certification
- Working at Heights In accordance with Tossa - 2014
- Forklift License (Fiji)
Accomplishments
Established and successfully managed two distinct businesses, demonstrating strategic planning, financial acumen, and operational leadership.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Administration Manager
Hunter Solar Pty Ltd
07.2025 - Current
General Manager / Managing Director
Furniture Nest Pte Ltd
03.2020 - 06.2025
Manager Operations - Tile Glue Division
Standard Concrete Industries
07.2017 - 03.2020
Project Manager
Metframe
01.2017 - 06.2017
Project Engineer / Maintenance Coordinator
Tubemakers
08.2014 - 01.2017
Process Engineer
Tubemakers
11.2013 - 08.2014
Plant Operator / Mechanical Technician
Technix Bitumen Pte Ltd
01.2013 - 11.2013
Engineering Assistant
Technix Bitumen Pte Ltd
09.2012 - 01.2013
Mechanical Draftsman
Tradeair
04.2012 - 08.2012
Training of The Trainers (Stage 1, 2 & 3 -
University of South Pacific
Train The Trainers (Module 3) -
Fiji National University
Diploma Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Fiji National University
Advanced Project Management - Project Management
Fiji National University