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MOHD HAZRIN ZAKARIA

MOHD HAZRIN ZAKARIA

An Accomplished Professional With A Diverse Background In Engineering And Extensive Experience In Strategic Leadership, Innovation, And Operational Excellence. With Notable Roles At UMW Corporation, Including Head Of Strategic Research & Ideation And Senior Program Manager, Hazrin Has Successfully Led Initiatives Such As Developing Sustainable Technology Roadmaps, Driving Product Innovation, And Implementing Cost-saving Measures. His Expertise Extends Across Various Industries, From Aerospace To Semiconductor, Where He Has Demonstrated Proficiency In Project Management, Financial Analysis, And Talent Development. Possesses Strong Analytical Skills, Strategic Vision, And Technical Acumen Make Him A Valuable Asset In Driving Organizational Growth And Achieving Operational Excellence.
Port Klang,10

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. High agility and adaptability with extensive experience in multiple business functions.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head of Strategic Research & Ideation

UMW Corporation (R&D)
Serendah
1 2022 - Current
  • Developed strategic five-generations roadmap for sustainable technology projects with thorough considerations in technical workability, financial resources, commercial attractiveness and potential legal risks
  • Led product innovation team towards successful development of hydrogen fuel cell generator prototype with max capacity of five kilowatts electric power generation
  • Led ideation team in designing, promoting and coordinating innovation initiative programs involving over 100 innovation projects and collection of over 500 innovation ideas from workforce population in 2023.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments

Head of HR Workforce Data Analytics

UMW Corporation (Group Human Capital)
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Formulated internal MBA equivalent program i.e. UMW Executive Development Program (UEDP), for exempt staff as part of talent competencies gap bridging and critical leadership positions succession plan within less than three months
  • Designed Financial Leadership Development Program (FLDP), to secure finance role leadership succession. Task completed less than three months
  • Selected and enrolled nine top talents enrolled to Chartered Accountant program (MICPA/CAANZ)
  • Initiated visual HR dashboard for management’s convenient review of vital metrics of over 5000 employees with automated updates powered by Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

Senior Program Manager

UMW Corporation (President & Group CEO Office)
12.2019 - 12.2020
  • Developed financial model, simulated scenarios and recommendation to CEO on options to achieve increased EBITDA with lowest impact to operations and resources for each operating company under UMW Group
  • Screened and rated 50 top emerging technologies for potential pilot R&D scoping within UMW business units
  • Designed working structure for R&D operation and downstream pathing to channel built prototypes to commercial scale activities by operating companies.

Project Lead for Eqp. Div. Cost Improvement

UMW Corporation (Centre of Excellence)
Shah Alam
05.2019 - 11.2019
  • Improved cost of sales by 47% by reducing overstocking of purchased finished goods and improving operational efficiency
  • Increased efficiency of Sales Ordering and Stock Purchase process through digitalization using RPA
  • Increased stakeholder engagement by conducting regular status updates and addressing concerns proactively.
  • Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
  • Analyzed financial reporting systems and project schedules to proactively address potential problems.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.

Senior Program Manager

UMW Corporation (M&E Division)
Shah Alam
03.2017 - 04.2019
  • Collaboratively with Rolls Royce Aerospace, developed and qualified production line to manufacture T1000-TEN titanium engine fan case for BOEING 787
  • Led cost improvement initiative amounting MYR 1.4 million through technology enablers adoption within support functional areas across operating companies within Manufacturing & Engineering Division
  • Conducted internal training on LEAN Enterprise/Manufacturing tools, 5S, Problem Solving and Fundamentals of Statistical Analysis.

Manager, System & Methods

DRB HICOM
Shah Alam, Batu Berendam
09.2012 - 02.2017
  • Improved cycle time for Boeing 787 Fan Cowl by 5% enabling increased capacity worth additional MYR 0.25 million in revenues per month
  • Developed ABC costing financial model for aerospace composite parts pricing calculation with improved response speed by 2.8x faster (from 14 days to 5 days) enabling quicker RFQ response to customers.
  • Championed diversity and inclusion efforts within the workplace, resulting in an inclusive environment that fostered creativity and innovation among employees from various backgrounds
  • Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance

Staff Engineer, NPI

Freescale Semiconductor (formerly Motorola Semiconductor)
Petaling Jaya
01.2012 - 08.2012
  • Solved delamination issue through Six Sigma methodologies allowing successful product transfer qualification and delivery to customer that had been gated since six months prior to joining company.

Staff Engineer, Asia NPL Engineering

Western Digital Malaysia
Petaling Jaya, 10
07.2010 - 01.2012
  • Developed and qualified brand new production line for refurbishing 2.5” and 3.5” hard disk drives
  • Collaborated with colleagues on various projects, sharing knowledge and expertise while working together towards common objectives.
  • Enhanced team collaboration by fostering a positive work environment and promoting open communication among staff members.
  • Liaised with management and other departments to maintain smooth operations.

Product Manager & Quality Manager

Chemical Company of Malaysia
09.2008 - 07.2010
  • Secured semiconductors wafer fabrication chemical supply worth MYR 1.6 million per year
  • Quality Management Representative for ISO 9001:2008.
  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements
  • Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities

Senior Engineer, Equipment Technology Development

Intel Corporation
02.2005 - 08.2008
  • Successful burn-in trial and deployment of new generation tool to upgrade older component inspection tool resulted in more than 200% throughput rate increase and USD Two Million savings to Intel
  • Enabled color vision system technology for auto optical inspection ahead of product requirement resulted into over USD Three Million savings to Intel

Engineer, Product Development & Localization

UMW Toyota
02.2002 - 02.2004
  • Developed Accessories Customization Centre (ACC) allowing customer to customize selection of preferred optional accessories
  • Localized accessories products critical and sensitive to specific local market needs such as security systems and maneuvering aids electronics (reversing sensors) for passenger and commercial vehicles.

Engineer, HDD Headstack

Teleplan Technology Malaysia
02.2001 - 02.2002
  • Certified as Radiation Protection Officer with license Class A for nuclear gauging from Atomic Energy Licensing Board, enabling the company to equip production line with alpha-ray-emitting ionizer.

Education

Bachelors Degree - Chemical Engineering

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Johor Bahru, 01
03.2000 - 03.2000

Skills

ABC Costing and Financial Modelling

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Other Skill Sets

  • High Agility
  • Broad Spectrum Strategic Vision
  • Technical Structured Problem Solving
  • Statistical Process Analysis & Improvement (JMP, Minitab)
  • Project Management
  • Activities Based Costing
  • Workforce Analysis & Talent Development

Skill Sets

  • Six Sigma Black Belt
  • TRIZ Practitioner Level 3
  • HRDF certified Train-The-Trainer
  • Financial Modelling
  • Corporate Finance Analysis

Software

JMP Statistical Analysis

Minitab Statistical Analysis

Certification

Six Sigma Black Belt

Timeline

Head of HR Workforce Data Analytics

UMW Corporation (Group Human Capital)
01.2021 - 12.2021

Senior Program Manager

UMW Corporation (President & Group CEO Office)
12.2019 - 12.2020

Project Lead for Eqp. Div. Cost Improvement

UMW Corporation (Centre of Excellence)
05.2019 - 11.2019

Senior Program Manager

UMW Corporation (M&E Division)
03.2017 - 04.2019

Six Sigma Black Belt

01-2017

Manager, System & Methods

DRB HICOM
09.2012 - 02.2017

Staff Engineer, NPI

Freescale Semiconductor (formerly Motorola Semiconductor)
01.2012 - 08.2012

Staff Engineer, Asia NPL Engineering

Western Digital Malaysia
07.2010 - 01.2012

Product Manager & Quality Manager

Chemical Company of Malaysia
09.2008 - 07.2010

Senior Engineer, Equipment Technology Development

Intel Corporation
02.2005 - 08.2008

Engineer, Product Development & Localization

UMW Toyota
02.2002 - 02.2004

Engineer, HDD Headstack

Teleplan Technology Malaysia
02.2001 - 02.2002

Bachelors Degree - Chemical Engineering

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
03.2000 - 03.2000

Head of Strategic Research & Ideation

UMW Corporation (R&D)
1 2022 - Current
MOHD HAZRIN ZAKARIAAn Accomplished Professional With A Diverse Background In Engineering And Extensive Experience In Strategic Leadership, Innovation, And Operational Excellence. With Notable Roles At UMW Corporation, Including Head Of Strategic Research & Ideation And Senior Program Manager, Hazrin Has Successfully Led Initiatives Such As Developing Sustainable Technology Roadmaps, Driving Product Innovation, And Implementing Cost-saving Measures. His Expertise Extends Across Various Industries, From Aerospace To Semiconductor, Where He Has Demonstrated Proficiency In Project Management, Financial Analysis, And Talent Development. Possesses Strong Analytical Skills, Strategic Vision, And Technical Acumen Make Him A Valuable Asset In Driving Organizational Growth And Achieving Operational Excellence.