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Amol Thakare

Amol Thakare

Moshi

Summary

PMP and PgMP Certified Project Management Professional with 19+ years of experience across diverse sectors including FMCG, Healthcare, Automobile, Heavy Engineering, Pharma, and Nuclear. Proven expertise in Robotic Automation, Machine Tools, and Material Handling Systems, delivering large-scale projects for esteemed clients such as HUL, Mondelez, Seagate, Henkel, GM, Tata Motors, Nissan, and more.

Adept at managing end-to-end project lifecycles—ranging from scope definition, risk management, and cost estimation to quality assurance. Demonstrated success in executing complex projects within agreed timelines, driving cost reductions, and maximizing profitability. Highly skilled in robotic automation, production logistics, and specialized machinery like MIG Welding Cells, Gantries, and Conveyors.

Recognized for leadership, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration, with a strong track record of meeting client expectations and building long-term partnerships. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, backed by extensive experience working with multinational teams and stakeholders.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Armstrong Dematic
09.2021 - Current
  • Strategic Leadership-Develop and implement strategic plans that align with the overall company strategy:
    Define annual goals and measurement metrics (KPI) according to company's strategy and goals
    Define quarterly goals and measurement metrics (KPI) to achieve annual goals
    Plan and execute goals and report them to Executive Committee


To build capability in alignment with company's strategy

  • Financial Management:
    Oversee the Company's financial performance and drive key financial metrics for vertical.
    Prepare and manage budgets and ensure resource allocation aligns with annual goals
  • Operations Management
    Decision making (buck stops here); "Critical decisions must be made promptly and in the best interests of the organization."
    Drive day-to-day operations of the vertical in optimized and efficient way.
    Foster culture of continuous efficiency improvement
    Present data in a meaningful manner providing clear insights to facilitate decision making based on the same

People Management

  • Performance Management
  • Define key performance indicators (KPIs) for the function on basis of Company's Annual goals and KPIs.
    Drive culture of accountability :-Holding managers accountable for their teams' results. Being answerable for any performance gaps or failures within the team.
    Track, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) for the vertical.
    Ensure and encourage team members to meet and exceed their performance objectives.
    Evaluating the performance metrics (Quarter ) set for direct repartees and vertical Ensuring a culture of meritocracy where high performers are recognized and underperformance is addressed.
    Assess direct repartees through Annual Performance Cycle and propose final raise/final rating based upon Quarterly performance, value based behavior and criticality of Position

Asst. Manager Projects - SAARC Region

FlexLink Systems India Pvt. Ltd.
- 11.2024
  • Developing the project management process
  • Responsible for achieving the Project Management KPI
  • Spearheading all the engineering activities for ensuring compliance with the contract requirements
  • Creating & implementing project specific procedures for completing the work on time
  • Monitoring & interpreting clients’ requirements, identifying & addressing design parameters & engineering problems & ensuring best solutions are implemented
  • Reviewing & ensuring all justifications for contractual variations (ECN) during projects are maintained to support subsequent commercial claims
  • Interfacing with third party contractors for ensuring all equipment are fit for purpose.

Senior Engineer-Project Management Group

Larsen & Tubro Ltd.
- 10.2024
  • Created project schedule and accordingly executed the activities for ensuring timely completion of the project
  • Liaised with the Design and Commissioning Teams for project management
  • Engaged in different functions of cost controlling
  • Conceptualized & implemented strategic plans for achieving financial targets set by business unit
  • Interfaced with the purchasers & vendors for material management
  • Formulated project schedule and accordingly executed the activities for ensuring timely completion of the project
  • Conducted FAT & SAT (Factory Acceptance Test & Site Acceptance Test)
  • Created documentation of the system
  • Tracked all the activities involved in Packing & Dispatch
  • Rendered customer support after project commissioning.

Project Engineer -System Integration

Precision Automation & Robotics Ind. Ltd.
- 10.2024
  • Formulated project schedule and accordingly executed the activities for ensuring timely completion of the project
  • Worked as system integration engineer
  • Conducted FAT & SAT (Factory Acceptance Test & Site Acceptance Test)
  • Created documentation of the system
  • Tracked all the activities involved in Packing & Dispatch
  • Worked with international customer for service support after Sales.

Trainee Engineer – Machine Assembly Dept.

Perfect Machine Tool Ltd.
- 06.2024
  • Main responsibility of the Machine shop Production management
  • Completion of CNC machine on time & in house FAT
  • Tracking & controlling the schedule for machine assembly progress
  • Preparing the reports for machine performance & Quality
  • Prepare for the system manuals & installation details.

Project Leader -SEA Region

FlexLink Engineering Sdn. Bhd.
- 01.2024
  • Responsible for handling the large projects in the region
  • (South East Asia) Developing the project management process
  • Responsible for achieving the Project Management KPI
  • Spearheading all the engineering activities for ensuring compliance with the contract requirements
  • Creating & implementing project specific procedures for completing the work on time
  • Monitoring & interpreting clients’ requirements, identifying & addressing design parameters & engineering problems & ensuring best solutions are implemented
  • Reviewing & ensuring all justifications for contractual variations (ECN) during projects are maintained to support subsequent commercial claims
  • Interfacing with third party contractors for ensuring all equipment are fit for purpose
  • Support to project managers in the region for OMS
  • Responsible -Key user & SAP implementation in the SEA region.

VP-Operations

Amida Cleantech Pvt. Ltd
02.2021 - 07.2023
  • Responsible for Day-to-day OMS operations, Quality management system
  • Responsible for Supply chain -purchasing, materials planning and inventory management
  • Developing the project /Operations management process
  • Identifying and correcting problems and potential issues
  • Creating & implementing project specific procedures for completing the work on time
  • Monitoring & interpreting clients’ requirements, identifying & addressing design parameters & engineering problems & ensuring best solutions are implemented
  • Responsible for developing operational strategies, creating operations budgets and monitoring costs; negotiating with vendors and hiring new talents.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mechanical Engineering
Mumbai

Skills

Project Management

Project Planning & Scheduling

Budgeting & Cost Control

Contract Management

Resource Management

Risk Management

Safety Operations

Accomplishments

  • PMP Certified-Project Management Institute, USA
  • PMP Original Grant Date: 12 February 2013
  • EDUCATION
  • Mechanical Engineering from MSBTE, Mumbai in 2004-2005
  • TRAININGS ATTENDED
  • Supervisory Development Program organized for L&T Limited at MDC Lonawala in Jan’10 by Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies – Mumbai
  • Project Management-FlexLink, Malaysia in 2012
  • MS Project Plan
  • SAP Training
  • Introduction to QMS
  • EMS - OHSAS Internal Auditor for L&T Limited
  • Training on ABB Robot-Material Handling attended at Bangalore
  • Lean Six Sigma-Basic Training.

Languages

English, Hindi & Marathi.

Timeline

General Manager

Armstrong Dematic
09.2021 - Current

VP-Operations

Amida Cleantech Pvt. Ltd
02.2021 - 07.2023

Asst. Manager Projects - SAARC Region

FlexLink Systems India Pvt. Ltd.
- 11.2024

Senior Engineer-Project Management Group

Larsen & Tubro Ltd.
- 10.2024

Project Engineer -System Integration

Precision Automation & Robotics Ind. Ltd.
- 10.2024

Trainee Engineer – Machine Assembly Dept.

Perfect Machine Tool Ltd.
- 06.2024

Project Leader -SEA Region

FlexLink Engineering Sdn. Bhd.
- 01.2024

High School Diploma -

Mechanical Engineering
Amol Thakare