GUIDIONE NDONA
Project Manager
Pemba
Summary
Graduated in electronic engineering, specialized in Project Management and Logistics professional with 8+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, and HSEQ compliance. Key achievements include, Spearheaded logistics coordination, ensuring timely delivery of products while maintaining quality and cost efficiency. Managed procurement processes, negotiating with suppliers to optimize purchasing strategies and reduce operational costs. Implemented safety protocols and training programs, enhancing workplace safety and compliance with HSEQ standards.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
36
36
years of post-secondary education
10
10
Certifications
Work History
Buyer officer
International Facilities Services
02.2024 - 03.2025
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Sourced and qualified 30+ new suppliers, enhancing the company's procurement options; decreased lead times by 15% and improved supply chain resilience against market volatility, leading to zero production delays.
- Cultivated strong relationships with a portfolio of 15 existing suppliers, negotiating more favorable payment terms (extended net terms by 30 days) and early payment discounts, improving cash flow.
- Mined supplier pricing data using advanced Excel functions and identified the most cost-effective proposals, leading to an average of a 15% reduction in procurement expenses across 10 contracts.
- Championed integrity in supplier management through strict contractual oversight; as the most junior member on the team, identified findings to fix the three biggest causes of shipment delays.
- Scoured the supplier landscape for essential products and services, gathering pricing insights and pinpointing top-tier procurement prospects that led to a 15% reduction in supplier costs.
- Validated supply chain efficiency by scrutinizing over 50 supplier bids; expedited purchase orders for 200+ critical components, maintaining production schedules and resulting in zero downtime incidents.
- Expedited procurement cycles by 20% through strategic supplier negotiations and optimized inventory management, which guaranteed the uninterrupted flow of materials for project execution.
QA/QC, PROJECT MANAGER,ELECTRICAL Eng -Half Time
Sinohydro
08.2018 - 07.2024
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Guided the construction of Pemba's new water distribution network with Sinohydro Corporation, enforcing stringent quality control measures that reduced pipeline bursts by 22% across the entire network.
- Steered quality control for Pemba's water network rehabilitation, cutting defects by 17% using statistical analysis; personally conducted 6+ daily site inspections of the Sinohydro Corporation's work.
- Directed electrical infrastructure oversight for water distribution network construction, guaranteeing adherence to stringent HSEQ standards and local electrical codes across 5 project sites; zero safety violations recorded.
- Supervised AQ/QC protocols, leading to a 15% enhancement in the water distribution network's build quality as measured by the client's engineering specifications; completed projects within schedule.
- Spearheaded project management activities for water network rehabilitation, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to achieve project milestones with a 98% on-time completion rate in Pemba.
- Orchestrated AQ/QC processes, guaranteeing 100% compliance with HSEQ regulations across all project phases, and delivered the project 2 weeks ahead of schedule through optimized resource allocation and task prioritization.
- Elevated the company's safety culture, training 220+ employees on HSEQ protocols and resulting in zero major safety violations during the project lifecycle, proving an unwavering commitment to safety excellence.
- Directed quality assurance and control measures across the water distribution network construction, achieving a 99.9% project acceptance rate by the client, indicative of superior workmanship and adherence to stringent quality standards.
- Drove the adoption of 5S methodologies, improving work area organization and cleanliness, resulting in a 15% increase in team efficiency and a demonstrable enhancement of the professional image of the work environment.
- Scrutinized project blueprints and conducted thorough on-site inspections across 3 operational sites to assess resource availability and identify potential challenges, mitigating project delays by 15%.
- Investigated project requirements and evaluated 7 implementation sites to determine resource needs, enabling a 10% reduction in material waste and improved project sustainability.
- Dissected project proposals and evaluated resource allocation at 4 distinct implementation sites, formulating a detailed gap analysis report that enhanced project efficiency by 20%.
- Championed the adoption of 5S methodologies across Pemba water distribution network project sites, culminating in a 15% improvement in operational efficiency and a 10% decrease in workplace accidents.
- Devised and communicated a comprehensive 5S implementation strategy, resulting in enhanced team collaboration and a 20% reduction in project completion times, positioning the team as leaders.
- Established standardized 5S training protocols and conducted workshops for 200+ employees, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and resulting in higher adherence to HSEQ regulations.
- Orchestrated the development of a detailed project execution plan, aligned with objectives to build and rehabilitate the Pemba water distribution network, and communicated the schedule to 150+ employees.
- Established a comprehensive activity plan that facilitated the construction and renovation of Pemba's water distribution network, achieving 100% alignment with project goals and shared with 15+ stakeholders.
- Designed a detailed project activity plan, building and rehabilitating the Pemba water infrastructure; this was the most junior member's first time leading the project, which improved team confidence.
- Modernized project oversight by integrating KANBAN methodology, fostering continuous workflow improvement, and enabling the team to deliver the Pemba water network rehabilitation project three weeks ahead of schedule.
- Championed transparent communication channels among the contractor, employees, and FIPAG; delivered comprehensive HSEQ training to 200+ staff, while sharing incident investigation findings that improved safety awareness by 60%.
- Cultivated robust communication protocols between stakeholders; cascaded critical safety, health, and environmental updates, alongside detailed incident reports, facilitating a 40% improvement in HSEQ compliance scores.
- Fortified communication practices by designing and implementing a streamlined HSEQ system; shared incident data across departments, and delivered customized training to 5 teams, resulting in zero non-compliance findings on audit.
- Established a culture of open dialogue by conducting weekly toolbox talks and publishing monthly HSEQ newsletters; promoted a 95% participation rate in safety initiatives and improving near-miss reporting on the project.
- Guided a team of 5 electricians in the Pemba water distribution network project, achieving zero electrical malfunctions, and obtaining commendation as the most junior supervisor on the team.
- Conducted thorough inspections of the Pemba water network's electrical systems and identified 3 critical vulnerabilities that threatened operational stability, leading to immediate rectifications and enhanced system resilience.
- Piloted the assembly of electric pumps and control systems for a water distribution network, while training 5+ junior technicians on proper installation procedures, improving team efficiency by at least 25%.
- Spearheaded reverse logistics for damaged water distribution network components, managing the return and replacement process for 20+ items, and maintaining project continuity with zero impact on project costs.
- Championed the adoption of TMS and WMS, leading to a 30% improvement in electrical equipment tracking accuracy and a 10% reduction in material loss during construction, demonstrating impact.
- Expedited the installation and assembly of 6 electric pumps and corresponding controls, finishing all projects within the stipulated timeframe and achieving a 100% on-time project completion rate.
- Governed a project portfolio of 10+ concurrent electrical installations, leveraging technological tools to maintain strict adherence to deadlines and delivering projects within budget 90% of the time.
Logistics Coordinator & Procurement Supervisor
Ipeme
11.2013 - 01.2023
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods, minimizing stockouts.
- Led a procurement team to handle logistics inquiries, increasing employee satisfaction by 15%.
- Managed five key supply chain optimization projects, increasing performance by 18%.
- Assisted in supplier contract negotiations, resulting in a 12% cost reduction.
- Implemented innovative transportation management systems, leading to a 15% reduction in receiving time and increased employee attendance by 80%.
- Implemented an effective inventory management system that reduced stockouts by 30%.
- Increased consistency of supply needs with a robust order tracking system to increase transparency.
- Initiated a continuous improvement program for operations management, resulting in a 25% increase in efficiency in two years.
- Optimized product and material management through purchasing strategies and advanced supply chain management.
- Redesigned warehouse operations to reduce picking times by 30% through the use of updated warehouse management systems.
- Led a 5-member team to design a 10-story building to achieve a 99% on-time delivery rate within two months.
- Developed a vendor management program to reduce logistics costs by 20%, as well as outsourcing.
- Negotiated contracts with transportation providers, reducing transportation costs by 15%.
- Created pipeline report comparising 70+ daily procurement data and income statement cost improving by 12%.
- Maintained and evaluated purchase data to stabilish recorder points, safety stock and expiration inventory, achivied 15% increase in efficiency and 25% reduction in cost.
- Requested orders based in planning information stored and projected in the ERP system
Maintenance & project manager
Ipeme
09.2012 - 12.2021
- Led the successful management and execution of maintenance and project operations, ensuring adherence to HSEQ standards, improving productivity by 30%.
- Worked as a trainer in project management and accounting software (PRIMAVERA) for SMEs and Entrepreneurs, attended 250+participants .
- Developed maintenance and repair projects, defining action plans that met the necessary demands, valuing safe, high-quality and efficient work improve productivity.
- Planned maintenance services, defining service priorities, and selecting the resources needed to perform the work.
- Diagnosed electrical and hydraulic problems, performed repair, cleaning and lubrication procedures, and ensured preventive maintenance Reducing the breakdown rate by 40%.
- Led the team that developed the construction project for the 10-story building to house IPEME.
- Created documents that detailed the quality standards, procedures and requirements for each stage of construction, identifying potential risks related to the quality and safety of the project.
- Inspected, installed and tested equipment safely to improve productivity by 20% .
- I prepared a procedures manual for continuous improvement.
- Provided training and consultancy in health, occupational safety, environmental health and food safety to 400+ entrepreneurs.
- Developed 300+ projects and business plans
- Implemented safety protocols in the maintenance department in accordance with standards to reduce to near-zero incident.
Maintenance engineer-Half time
General Hospital
01.2015 - 12.2018
- Organized maintenance plans, repair equipments and facilities to improve productivity.
- Reduced downtime through efficient troubleshooting and root cause analysis of equipment failures.
- Managed project timelines and resources effectively, using Lean Management techniques to enhance workflow and reduce waste by 40%.
- Monitored the execution, efficiency and punctuality of technicians in carrying out the corresponding tasks to reduce the failure rate to almost zero.
- Guided and supervised the tasks of technicians to improve performance.
- Kept the work environment clean through regular cleaning tasks, implementation of maintenance control plan and 5S methodology reducing failures and downtime by almost 85% .
Computer network manager
Ipeme
03.2011 - 11.2017
- Developed the project for implementing the customer service and CCTV system contributing to customer satisfaction, loyalty and the company's reputation.
- Developed network monitoring and maintenance plans, seeking to understand the demand and impacts of technology on the company's operations in order to meet the needs of equipment inspection improving equipment performance by 95%.
- Installed software and hardware, ensuring the compatibility of the installed components with the system.
- Insured hardware management in corporate environments, configuring devices to increase employee productivity when using the equipment.
- Monitored IT environments, ensuring the operation of the area's infrastructure according to expected standards, and developing strategies to reduce the risk of problems occurring by70%.
- Developed and implemented projects, sizing the specificities and costs of the work to meet the needs and requirements of customers.
- Prepared TORS for developing the website and database of SMEs.
- Managed vendor relationships for procurement, installation, and support of networking equipment and services to improve performance by 85%.
Education
BBA - Electronic Engineering
05.1997 - 04.2009
- Developed a strong foundation in circuit design
- And analysis, focusing on optimizing electronic
- Components for safety and efficiency in
- Operations
Consulting Course - Production Management
(5S, Kaizen, 7 Losses of Production, Production Management)
Consultant Course - Integrated Management
(ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22000 and Ohsas 18001)
Projec Management - undefined
High School Diploma -
04.2001 - 05.2025
Skills
Communication:Verbal communication,Nonverbal Communication,Active Listening,Empathy,Adaptability,Clarity and Conciseness,Feedback,Excellent communication,Emotional intelligence
Supply Chain Management: Procurement, Inventory Management, Vendor Management, Contract Negotiation, Logistics, Distribution Planning, Warehouse Management,Cost controls
HSEQ: Risk Assessment, Incident Investigation, Safety Audits, Emergency Response Planning, Job Safety Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Training,Problem-solving
Project Management: Project Planning, Project Execution, Project Control, Stakeholder Management, Resource Allocation, Project Scheduling, Budget Management
Engineering: Circuit Design, Electronic Components, Maintenance Planning, Repair Projects, Equipment Installation, Testing, Commissioning
Quality Control: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22000, OHSAS 18001, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Actions, Preventive Actions, Statistical Process Control,Quality assurance
Cost Reduction Strategies: Value Engineering, Lean Principles, Total Cost of Ownership Analysis, Budgeting, Cost Control, Variance Analysis, Spend Analysis
Certifications: OSHA guidelines, SSHE, Mastering Operation and Project Management, Six Sigma Green Belt
Supply Chain & Logistics: Inventory Management, Demand Forecasting, Capacity Planning, Logistics Planning, Procurement, Warehousing,Reverse Logistics
IT Skills: ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), WMS (Warehouse Management System), SAP, Excel
Technical Skills: Logistics Engineering, System Analysis, Quality Assurance, Process optimization, Lean principles
Regulatory Compliance: DOT regulations, , ISO 9001, Import-Export Laws, Safety compliance, Custom procedures
Supplier relationship management
Certification
Industrial Electricity Course
Interests
Operation Management
Project Management
Logistic Coordinator
HSEQ
Procurement Specialist
Quality Assurance
Timeline
Buyer officer - International Facilities Services
02.2024 - 03.2025
QA/QC, PROJECT MANAGER,ELECTRICAL Eng -Half Time - Sinohydro
08.2018 - 07.2024
Maintenance engineer-Half time - General Hospital
01.2015 - 12.2018
Logistics Coordinator & Procurement Supervisor - Ipeme
11.2013 - 01.2023
Maintenance & project manager - Ipeme
09.2012 - 12.2021
Computer network manager - Ipeme
03.2011 - 11.2017
UNITHANIA - High School Diploma,
04.2001 - 05.2025
Universidade Eduardo Mondlane - BBA, Electronic Engineering
05.1997 - 04.2009
INTI - Consulting Course, Production Management
United Nations Industrial Development Organization - Consultant Course, Integrated Management
UINITHANIA - Projec Management,