Satish Mandwe
@satishmandwe
Experienced Vice President in Operations with a focus on growth.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned Vice President of Operations with extensive experience in the manufacturing sector, particularly in plastic food packaging. My career has been marked by a commitment to driving operational excellence and achieving P&L growth through strategic planning and execution. Currently, I lead multiple manufacturing sites at Damati Plastics, where I am responsible for overseeing significant expansions and implementing innovative processes that enhance productivity and efficiency.
Throughout my career, I have successfully managed large teams and complex operations across various countries, including India, Ghana, and Mozambique. My expertise lies in turnaround management, business development, and operational effectiveness. I have a proven track record of building high-performance teams and fostering strategic partnerships that contribute to organizational success. My passion for manufacturing excellence drives me to continually seek ways to improve processes and deliver exceptional results.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Vice President (Operations)
Damati Plastic
Dec 2023 - Present (1 year 7 months)
Currently serving as Vice President of Operations, leading two manufacturing sites and one mold-making unit with full P&L responsibility. Overseeing new developments, projects, and strategic decisions to drive growth and implement efficient, cost-effective systems. Also responsible for establishing a new manufacturing site in Pariya, Gujarat, to double production capacity.
Cluster Head - Technical & Manufacturing
SSFPlasticsIndia Pvt Ltd
Nov 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 1 month)
Led two plants in Daman, holding complete P&L responsibility for all units, including manufacturing operations, technical developments, and new projects. Accountable for branch success, business performance, and leading a team to deliver excellent customer experience. Focused on understanding customer needs, acquiring new clients, and growing existing relationships.
Country Manager
Recyclers Ghana Ltd
Jun 2020 - Jan 2021 (7 months)
Managed complete P&L for business operations in Ghana, including manufacturing, recycling, procurement, import/export, HR, and new projects. Developed and executed business plans, strategies, and budgets. Negotiated contracts, managed purchasing, and built long-term supplier relationships.
Operations Head
Flair Writing Industries Ltd
Sep 2017 - Jun 2020 (2 years 9 months)
Held complete P&L responsibility for a large unit with over 1050 manpower and an annual turnover of 200 Cr. Rs. Managed all manufacturing operations, including business development, commercial activities, inventory management, projects, HR, QA, and procurement. Collaborated with international brands like Hauser-Germany and Pentel-Japan.
Country Manager
Arkay Plastics Ltd.
Jun 2014 - Jul 2016 (2 years 1 month)
Managed and led business operations at a country level with a team of 600 members and an annual turnover of 50 Mn USD, taking on a CEO-level role. Oversaw plant operations, technical services, marketing, business development, finance, EXIM, supply chain, and HR. Successfully increased sales by 60% despite political instability and economic challenges, and secured annual sales contracts worth over
General Manager
JollyContainers
May 2009 - Jun 2014 (5 years 1 month)
Supported complete company operations with a turnover of 270 Cr. INR and a workforce of over 700, including 9 managers. Monitored production plans to ensure timely accomplishment within specified time and cost parameters. Partnered with the marketing team to secure major contracts for manufacturing pails for large corporate clients.
General Manager
Afroplast Enterprise Ltd.
Jul 2006 - Aug 2009 (3 years 1 month)
Ensured the development and implementation of the company's strategic plan by analyzing technological and financial opportunities. Coordinated efforts by establishing procurement, production, marketing, field, and technical services policies and practices. Achieved subsidiary objectives by establishing plans, budgets, and results measurement.
Plant Manager
Nilkamal Plastics Ltd.
Sep 1995 - May 2006 (10 years 8 months)
Progressed from Junior Engineer to Plant Manager, overseeing complete manufacturing operations including production, maintenance, QA, and commercials. Gained extensive experience with various injection molding and blow molding machines. Applied world-class manufacturing standards like TPM, TQM, Lean, and Six Sigma to improve productivity and reduce operational costs.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Government Polytechnic, Amravati
Diploma, Mechanical Engineering
Completed a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Government Polytechnic, Amravati in 1995. This program provided a foundational understanding of mechanical principles and engineering practices.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Job categories
Interested in hiring Satish?
You can contact Satish and 90k+ other talented remote workers on Himalayas.
Message SatishFind your dream job
Sign up now and join over 100,000 remote workers who receive personalized job alerts, curated job matches, and more for free!
