General Manager
Central Tool Room and Training Center, Kolkata
Total years of experience :34 years, 10 Months
GENERAL MANAGER - Reporting to Addl Secretary and Development Commissioner - MSME Deptt- GOI, Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi
Operations systems development and takt time reduction and yield improvement is a major contribution area.The fiscal performance since my joining has shown a steep growth in production revenue and also training revenue. New customer base addition, adherence to delivery schedules and Net realisation increment is a major contribution.
General Administration & Management as Unit Head of the 2 Divisions (Training & Production) at CTTC, Kolkata.. The fiscal performance since my joining has shown a steep growth in production revenue and also training revenue.
1. Achievements Financial
Overall Category \[Performance Comparisons (Year-2013-14-Before Joining & Year 2017-18-Current)- Source Annual Reports\]:
1. Achievements Physical
I. Cryogenic MKIII turbine developed for Linde India Ltd. It is an Import Substitute job. It is tested at Aldersot UK and working successfully
II. Manufacturing and supply of coin blanking tool for Re.1/- to India Govt. Mint-Kolkata. This is an import substitute tool
III. Manufactured and supplied change particle detector array (CPDA spacer 1- 60 nos, CPDA spacer 11 - 60 nos., CPDA spacer III-30 nos.)for VECC-Kolkata. These jobs will be used for research purpose
H.O.D. - Plant Engineering - Forgeshop Division ( reporting to /Sr.GM/Director )
Operations systems development and takt time reduction and yield improvement is a major contribution area.
The entire plant engineering function is headed by me. TPM/LEAN and SMED in engineering and new projects is taken care of by me. The mechanical, and instrumentation engineering and maintenance functions as well as project engineering and developments is my KEY RESULTS AREA. In last 03 months the MTBF and MTTR levels has been given a complete turnaround with a 35 % improvement and an overall 20 % improvement in O.E.E.
COMPO ADVICS INDIA PVT LTD May 2013 - Present
This is a Joint Venture between M/s Hindustan Composites Ltd ( premier Composite Friction brakes provider to the Indian Railways) and ADVICS of Japan, which is a TOYOTA group company and a global major in the Automotive market for DISC BRAKE PAD Braking systems.
General Manager -Projects (JV) reporting to Managing Director of Hindustan Composites.
The detailed Feasibility study of the project was done.
Firm action lines and cash flow time frames frozen,
Equipment selection
Electrical and plant layout
Tender floating for electrical, civil and PEB
Cost analysis and project budgeting.
Selection of contracts.
Project start up as per schedule.
Master plan development for operation.
Work Instructions and technical know how transfer.
Organizational chart documentation and staged induction of employees for the new plant.
Project is now in scheduled path.
The construction is on way and nearing completion. Expectedly plant will be operational by December -2013
IFGL Exports Limited, Kandla, Gujarat, India (www.ifglref.com)
2010 - 2013
A group company of SK BAJORIA Group, one of the largest manufacturers in India of specialized formed refractory products for continuous casting in steel plants, with $1.25 billion in assets, $110 million in revenue, and over $20 million in net income. The company is in the business of formed composite refractory's for the steel making industry and caters to the local as well as overseas market. It is a joint venture with M/S KROSAKI HARIMA of Japan and M/S INDOFLOGATES group of India. The company has manufacturing facilities in CHINA, U.S.A, U.K, BRAZIL, MEXICO apart from 02 set ups in India. The headquarter of the group is in Kolkata - India
General Manager - Engineering (reporting to VP, Works & CEO)
The group took up the plan of setting up of a state-of-the art modern CCR (Continuous Casting Refractory) manufacturing facility at Kandla, aimed at the Overseas market. I joined the organization to set up the facility from a green field stage. I am currently working as the technology and engineering head of the new set up commissioned in KANDLA SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE, Gujarat. The entire detailed engineering of this project was delivered by me. The plant is commissioned and commercial production and dispatches started without any delays.
• Complete project execution of a Rs.40 crore ($8 million USD) new CCR refractory plant in KANDLA SEZ.
• Complete and detailed ELECTRICAL/INSTRUMENTATION/MECHANICAL/UTILITIES final layout preparation/engineering study and proposal finalization.
o Involved from Civil foundation to Plant startup.
o Design (own), installation and commissioning of online Mixing Plant consisting of Eirich Mixer Machine, Rotary Drier, Belt Conveyor, Hammer Mill, Blender.
o System Design Installation and commissioning of Mould filling and Pressing Plant.
o Independent design from scratch, Installation and commissioning of Flood Glazing System.
o Targeted Production level for break even achieved by continuous production detailing, scheduling, even upto packaging, and dispatching, on a day wise basis.
o Raw material and planning, tooling plan and staggering manpower planning done in a tight schedule.
o Scale up the plant from incubation to profit making, after the project.
Hindusthan National Glass & Industries, Ltd. (HNGIL), Calcutta, India 2009 - 2010
www.hngil.com HNGIL is the largest Container Glass manufacturer in India, having over 55% market share in the domestic market. It is also a prime exporter of container glass. The last declared sales revenue of the company is $38 million (USD) and operating profit was $5 million. The company has got a multiunit in multiple geographical locations, presence in India.
DGM - Engineering, reporting to President (Unit Head)
Headed the entire Engineering/Projects and new Development teams. Planned and coordinated the entire engineering functions of the plant including: Mechanical, Utilities, Instrumentation and Electrical.
• Complete Project execution done for online auto inspection high speed camera based system from M/s SGCC - France. This became one of the strength areas for HNGIL for export-based customers.
• Circuit and software modification done (in house) in batch house under technology transfer from M/s Zippe, Germany. Led to a 9% increase in yield of batches, resulting in approximately $8000 savings on RM per year.
Saint Gobain Glass India, Sekurit Division, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 2008 - 2009
www.in.saint-gobain-glass.com
Team Leader - Maintenance/Engineering - Reporting to Managing Director
Head of the engineering functions of the plant including the entire mechanical, electrical, electronic and instrumentation teams of the division.
• Developed process flow chart, PFMEA, machine specifications.
• Developed RCA and 5-Why structure of fault analysis and reporting system.
• Process upgrade and automation.
• Kaizen and World Class Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives.
Intrans India (frmrly Pioneer Friction, Ltd. (Subsidiary of Wabtec) Calcutta, India 2003 - 2008
www.wabtec.com
Engineering Manager - Reporting to Managing Director (Unit Head)
Heading the engineering functions of the plant.
• Develop process flow chart, PFMEA, machine specifications.
• Plan, develop, and implement new methods and procedures designed to improve operations (continuous improvement), minimize operating costs.
• Direct training and indoctrination of workers to improve work performance and acquaint workers with company policies and procedures.
• Optimization programs with process automation primarily on Allen-Bradley system.
• Training of Supervisory staff on AutoCAD system and PLC software (RS LOGIX - Allen BRADLEY system) and Design software SOLIDWORKS 2006.
• Actively fostering an environment based on TPM and 5S and KAIZEN based system.
• Total Productive Maintenance.
• Modification and developments done on PHLAUER type batch mixer main drive (capacity augmentation) . Total project finance decisions were taken. Total project cost was $2300 USD.
• Complete project execution of a 250 KW DC regenerative drive based inertia Simulation Rail Brake.
• Dynamometer from technical design inception with M/S TATA Automotives Ltd. and MICROFACE (U.K.) to commissioning and successful operation. Worthwhile to note that visited U.S.A for exposure to system before project commencement which was invaluable exposure technically on the software of the system.
• Design/installation/commissioning of a pneumo-hydraulic intensifier based punching press tool and fixture. The tooling fixture and jig design was done from scratch and design was done on CATIA v5 and AUTOCAD 2000.
• Complete design and manufacturing from scratch of a copy grinding machine to grind radius of different sizes and types of composite brake blocks done using SOLIDWORKS and AUTOCAD 2000.
• Complete hydraulic design and implementation for converting a 4 column type 500t up stroking press to produce a different line of products (wedges) under license from Railroad Friction Products Corporation U.S.A. Work completed in house.
Vesuvius India Limited, Calcutta, India (www.vesuviusindia.com)
2000 - 2003
Vesuvius India, operates in India with its 4 plants located in 3 states of India. It is the biggest specialized refractory maker in India for the iron and steel industry. Net revenue of Vesuvius India is 130 million (USD)
Assistant Manager - Engineering Reporting to GM - Manufacturing
Worked in close co-ordination with Production Department to ensure 100% equipment availability by devising innovative plans to diminish production and breakdown times.
• Detailed design & manufacturing of a multi-station welding unit. The design was conceptualized from scratch and subsequently drawn up in AUTO CAD 2000. Validation (FEA) related parameters (except thermal) were done using COSMOS Designstar. The system is still operating successfully in Vesuvius today. Productivity increase of can welding (MIG-MAG) for rotorod stoppers has increased 4 times per shift.
India Foils Limited (A Williamson Magor Group Co.) Calcutta, India 1993 - 2000
India Foils (IFL) is the largest manufacturer of aluminum foil in India. It is a member of the Williamson Magor Group. IFL manufactures aluminum foils at its mother plant at Kamarhati near Calcutta, West Bengal which has an installed capacity of 19000 TPA and produces laminated flexi packages at the 2nd plant at Taratala, Calcutta. IFL has a technical collaboration with Pechiney Rhenalu of France.
Assistant Manager - Engineering - Reporting to Chief Engineer
Worked in devising shutdown and preventive plans for machinery as well as inventory management of critical spare parts.
• Input edge guiding system of TITAN (U.K) make reel-cutting machine was completely damaged due to failure of optical sensor controlled servo-position control valve. Since spare stock was not available, the same system was modified indigenously by pneumo-hydraulic-controlled edge-guiding system. System is still running successfully to date.
• Detailed repair & maintenance exposure obtained on high precision hydraulic & pneumatic controlled machinery.
• Hands-on repairing experience achieved in servo-valves, pneumatic position controllers, and detailed pneumatic circuits of advanced machines such as: Datwyler Cylinder Finishing m/c (polish master) and L-THINK (Japan) make film developing & coating & chroming-dechroming M/c. Ohio (U.S.A) make cylinder etching machinery, etc.
HMT Limited (Government of India undertaking), Pinjore, India 1989 - 1993
Started my career with HMT Limited machine tool division. Firm has interests in machine tools/watches/farming and dairy equipment/bearings and light bulbs. Company has 16 divisions covering 7 states in India with $76 million in sales revenue (year 2012)
• Modified and retrofitted manual clutch based feed gear box into electro-magnetic (Ek-5DC type) clutch based system with arrangement of different pressure switch in delivery of lub-pump unit to make system fool-proof. As far as my information goes this system is still doing fine BOHLE Plano-milling machine.
• Detailed, hands-on experience on the design aspects of Hydraulic power packs, (Vickers, Rexroth, Yuken, etc.)
• Servicing exposure obtained in high precision hydraulic circuit components like accumulators, solenoid operated D.C.V., transducers, scales (Heidenhein), rotary encoders etc.
PGDBM, Systems, IIM - Calcutta, India 2000 ( 3 year, evening)
BACHELOR OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, WITH SPECIALIZATION IN CAD/CAM