Hi, I’m
Atul Mandlik
Pune
Summary
Quality-driven Product Manager with 5 -year background carrying products from conception to production. Excellent technical knowledge and presentation skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
22
years of professional experience
Work History
GEA Group GMBHBoenen
Product Manager
06.2015 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Product Management for Emerging Markets of Asia, Middle East, Africa and South America for Low and Medium size Dairy Farming communities.
- Traveled across Central Africa, Middle East and Asia and Identified product gaps, generated innovative ideas to expand market share, improve customer experience and drive growth.
- Worked with engineers to improve user experience and confirm builds meet user specifications.
- Created prototypes and visual mockups by liaising and collaborating with designers for the Bulk Milk Cooling Tank product line.
- Helped coordinate testing to verify quality and usability of new product features for IOT based Tank monitoring system.
- Conducted ongoing market research and competitive analysis to possess in-depth knowledge of markets, procedures and customers.
- Developed business plans to evaluate market opportunity and strategic fit for new product concepts.
- Collaborated with marketing team and functional management to achieve business and marketing strategy objectives.
- Defined and implemented cost reduction strategies throughout product development lifecycle to maximize profitability.
- Negotiated with vendors to obtain most cost-effective pricing for product distribution.
- Assessed projects against budgets and timelines, keeping team and assignments on task.
Parag Milk Foods LimitedPune
Project Manager
02.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Planning and Execution of a 5000 Milking Cows Integrated Green Field Project with 400+ Acres of Land Holding and 1000+ Acres of Forage production Program.
- Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
- Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
- Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance and cost efficiency.
- Developed solutions to project risks and issues, meeting quality and timeline goals and objectives.
- Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
- Made changes to project scope and cost and implemented most effective change management processes to keep project up-to-date.
- Determined project staffing needs and led resource management reporting to Group Chairman.
GEA India Pvt. Ltd.Pune
Country Service Manager
09.2011 - 05.2015
Job overview
- Responsible for PAN India New project installations and Commissioning. Supporting projects in Middle East and Africa for Technical staff and know-how.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements. Attended several Train the Trainer programs at Company head quarters Germany, Canada, France, Turkey for new products.
- Installed and commissioned several pioneering projects in the Indian Dairy Farming industry with state of the art infrastructure.
- Upheld team productivity and quality objectives by setting and maintaining clear benchmarks for service.
- Forecasted department goals and objectives and enforced deadlines for quality service and speedy task completion.
- Reviewed inventory levels and ordered supplies to keep products in stock as managing the Country spare parts ware house.
HatconAl-Khobar
Technical Consultant
02.2011 - 09.2011
Job overview
- Monitor and supervise coating and lining projects for Saudi Aramco, Sabic Industries, and Saudi Water Treatment Plant equipment’s.
- Prepared and presented technical proposals for clients.
- Build customer relationship and generate regular business for the company across the region.
- Estimation and Planning of the raw material required for coating and lining for specific jobs like large centrifugal pumps, rotating machine, valves and pipes for oil and gas industries.
- Maintained quality-focused performance benchmarks and schedules when directing project teams.
GEA Westfalia Separators India Pvt. ltd.Pune
Sales and Service Manager
04.2005 - 01.2011
Job overview
- Established positive rapport with customers, managers and customer service team members to maintain positive and successful work environment.
- Maintained knowledge of company products and services to promptly resolve complaints and concerns.
- Provided outstanding service to new and long-standing customers by attending closely to concerns and developing solutions.
- Assisted staff with resolving complex customer issues and implementing targeted solutions.
- Evaluated employee job performance and motivated staff to improve productivity.
- Assisted customers with making payments or establishing payment plans to bring accounts current.
- Provided resolution of unusual billing by conducting research, reviewing findings and making recommendations.
GEA Westfalia Separators India Pvt. Ltd.Mumbai
Sales and Service Engineer
08.2001 - 03.2005
Job overview
- Collaborated with sales team to understand customer requirements, boost product sales and provide sales support.
- Offered technical and non-technical support and services to clients and staff regarding product use, operation and maintenance.
- Arranged demonstrations or equipment trials to persuade customers and drive sales.
- Drafted, presented and responded to proposals for specific customer requirements with industry-specific solutions.
- Diagnosed and addressed problems with installed equipment.
- Created sales or service contracts for customer review and acceptance.
- Developed sales plans to introduce new products to market.
- Negotiated tender and contract terms to meet both client and company needs.
- Devised and delivered technical presentations explaining options to customers and prospective customers.
Education
Fr. Rodriguez Agnel Engineering CollegeNavi Mumbai
Bachelor of Engineering from Mechanical
07.2001
Maharashtra State Technical BoardNavi Mumbai
Diploma from Mechanical Engineering
06.1999
Skills
- Project Planning
- Relationship Building
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Workforce Training
- Purchasing and Procurement
- Multi-Unit Operations Management
- Technical Presentations
- Cross-departmental Alignment
- Strategic Planning and Alignment
- Verbal and Written Communication
Languages
Marathi
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Upper Intermediate
B2
Timeline
Project Manager
Parag Milk Foods Limited
02.2019 - Current
Product Manager
GEA Group GMBH
06.2015 - 01.2019
Country Service Manager
GEA India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2011 - 05.2015
Technical Consultant
Hatcon
02.2011 - 09.2011
Sales and Service Manager
GEA Westfalia Separators India Pvt. ltd.
04.2005 - 01.2011
Sales and Service Engineer
GEA Westfalia Separators India Pvt. Ltd.
08.2001 - 03.2005
Fr. Rodriguez Agnel Engineering College
Bachelor of Engineering from Mechanical
Maharashtra State Technical Board
Diploma from Mechanical Engineering
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