Amira Nassar
Camarillo,USA
Summary
Dynamic engineer with over 12 years of experience in FMCG product supply, specializing in innovation management to ensure timely delivery of superior-quality initiatives while driving cost savings and enhancing sustainability. Proven track record of leading major product launches across Egypt, Mexico, and the USA, with capital investments exceeding $20 million. Achieved $9 million in savings across the supply chain over the last three years, while meeting gross margin targets, incremental volume and inventory goals. Committed to building team capabilities and fostering a culture of continuous improvement in fast-paced environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Engineering Project Manager
Procter & Gamble
Oxnard, CA
10.2023 - 12.2025
- Led cross-functional teams to execute complex engineering projects on time and within budget.
- Developed project timelines and resource allocation plans to enhance operational efficiency for 100% of the site facilities projects.
- Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate potential project delays and cost overruns.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables aligned with business goals.
- Streamlined communication processes among team members, improving collaboration and information flow.
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering professional development and knowledge sharing within the team.
- Analyzed project data to identify trends, driving continuous improvement initiatives across engineering processes.
North America Hair Care Technical & Supply Chain Readiness Leader
Procter & Gamble
Martinsburg, WV
10.2021 - 09.2023
- Head & Shoulders single point of accountability to deliver H&S initiatives readiness success criteria
- Executed launch and delivery of 100% of new Head & Shoulder products to retail partners including Costco, Sam's Club, Walmart, and Dollar General.
- Lead 100% the technical projects reviews and assessments from project establishment down to start of shipping while committing to the project's technical success criteria (fit for use, Quality, process reliability, capital cost, total delivery cost, startup date, etc...
- Integrated the technical milestones into the overall master plan and drew the required technical decisions and alignments with the relevant functions to lock the projects readiness.
- Managed the technical community communications, decision making and change managements both internally and externally.
- Directed the multi-functional technical team members to keep the team focused on addressing the key issues & priorities & ensuring the team has a robust plan to deliver technical readiness for the product, package, process, manufacturing, warehousing, shipping and overall supply based on decision criteria achievement.
- Aligned funding and resources to deliver the aligned to technical base plan.
- Identified and addressed the technical risks & barriers throughout the initiative master plan, working on the risks & complexity assessments, risk mitigation plans and aligning the risks Quantification )incl, potential cost & schedule implications,.. With the leadership team.
- Developed technical learning plans for projects & implementing the: learn from experience: assessment to capture learning for future projects.
- Created a standard for the seamless technical community connect & developed a full toolkit) charter, calendar, scorecard & report enabling all Hair Care team to standardize the reviewing & alignment process ensuring critical business decisions are made effectively and the help needed from leadership team is covered in an optimized review session along with tracking the technical readiness for all Hair Care (initiatives across brands where no standard was previously in place.
Latin America Fabric Enhancers Packaging Platform Leader
Procter & Gamble
Mexico City, Mexico
05.2018 - 06.2021
- Directed management of fabric enhancers packaging materials portfolio across Latin America region.
- Managed stream I, II and III initiatives technical readiness for both packages development & cost optimization scopes delivering yearly cost reduction in packaging materials.
- Analyzed packaging processes and implemented initiatives to secure three-year savings goal of $6 million annually.
- Contributed to a major breakthrough in innovation & category growth by delivering right 1st time initiatives to consumers on time with zero capital investment.
- Directed supplier capability enhancement efforts that delivered 98.5% supply chain resiliency and seamless synchronization across the supply chain.
- Directed injection molding processes, ensuring optimal performance and quality standards throughout the region.
- Managed budget allocation and forecasting for Latin America molds operations.
- Developed the technical learning plans & the critical path schedules to implement technical changes on packaging related projects.
- Led the investigations with the suppliers on packaging materials related Quality incidents across the region.
Dry Laundry Global Manufacturing Representative
Procter & Gamble
Cairo, Egypt
10.2015 - 04.2018
- Led over 20 initiatives for manufacturing scale qualification of innovative process technologies and formulations, driving the global dry laundry innovation program.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline product launches.
- Oversaw commissioning and optimization of scale-up processes, ensuring compliance with GMP and lean manufacturing standards.
- Facilitated problem-solving efforts to enhance operational efficiency and product quality.
- Managed comprehensive fabric care lead site launch and startup activities, coordinating cross-functional teams and resources.
Dry Laundry Process & Reliability Manager
Procter & Gamble
Cairo, Egypt
12.2013 - 10.2015
- Directed maintenance planning and budget allocation to enhance operational reliability and minimize breakdowns in the dry laundry making department.
- Implemented operational standards, equipment centerline and machine cleaning, inspection & lubrication (CIL) which enabled the production plan fulfillment with minimal unplanned downtime & highest line reliability.
- Executed URACA piston pump overhaul within a record timeframe of under 24 hours, enhancing performance metrics across dry laundry operations.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Petroleum & Petrochemical Engineering
Cairo University
Cairo, Egypt05-2013
Skills
- Leadership
- Decision Making
- Communication Skills
- Scheduling and planning
- Mentoring and coaching
- Risk assessment
- Scope definition
- Performance improvements
LANGUAGES
Arabic
English
Spanish
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Community Art Coordinator - Procter & Gamble Oxnard Site Community Murals - California, USA
United Way 2024 Campaign Leader in Procter & Gamble, Oxnard Plant (Fundraised $ 270k in < 2 months) - California, USA
Procter & Gamble Site decoration for Oxnard plant 50 year anniversary celebration - California, USA
Arabic Teacher, Centro Education de la Comunidad Musulmana - Mexico City, Mexico
PADI Scuba Diver - Open Water Certified - Cairo, Egypt
Event Organizer Volunteer, The Association of Community Development for Young Children - Cairo, Egypt
Archery Team Athlete, Shooting Club - Cairo, Egypt
Children English Tutor, Resala Charity Organization - Cairo, Egypt
Interests
- Gym Workouts
- Fundraising Events
- DIY and Home Improvement
- Exploring new countries
- Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes
Timeline
Senior Engineering Project Manager
Procter & Gamble
10.2023 - 12.2025
North America Hair Care Technical & Supply Chain Readiness Leader
Procter & Gamble
10.2021 - 09.2023
Latin America Fabric Enhancers Packaging Platform Leader
Procter & Gamble
05.2018 - 06.2021
Dry Laundry Global Manufacturing Representative
Procter & Gamble
10.2015 - 04.2018
Dry Laundry Process & Reliability Manager
Procter & Gamble
12.2013 - 10.2015
Bachelor's Degree - Petroleum & Petrochemical Engineering
Cairo University
INTERNSHIPS
- Process Engineer Trainee at Lubrico - Dairy Products Plant - A.Tsakalis Ltd., Greece.
- Participated in Evaluating Oil Field Manager Software project - SIS Schlumberger, Egypt.
- Process Engineer Trainee - Enppi, Egypt.
- Laboratory Engineer Trainee, worked on Biogas Production from sewage sludge Project - La Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Spain.
- Production Evaluation Software- Offshore Shukheir Oil Co. (OSOCO), Egypt.