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Amitanshu Mohapatra

Industrial Operations & Capital Strategy Leader | APAC Portfolio | CapEx Governance | Smart Manufacturing & ESG | IIMK MBA | PMP
Aurangabad

Summary

Dynamic leader in Enterprise Operations and Capital Strategy with over 20 years of experience managing capital portfolios exceeding $120M across the automotive, metals, and heavy manufacturing sectors. Proven track record in driving multi-site industrial expansion, implementing EV industrialization strategies, and spearheading Smart Manufacturing transformations while prioritizing ESG-driven modernization. Expertise in aligning capital allocation with S&OP demand cycles to enhance margin expansion and strengthen enterprise risk governance. Committed to fostering innovation and operational excellence in complex global environments.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Head – New Projects & CapEx (Corporate)

Varroc Engineering Ltd
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
04.2025 - Current

Lead enterprise Smart Manufacturing transformation across multi-site automotive and EV plants.

Govern a $50M+ capital portfolio aligned to EV demand growth and margin expansion.

Architect a digital roadmap integrating MES, IIoT, and analytics across six plants.

Align capacity strategy with global S&OP forecasts and OEM growth programs.

Standardize the enterprise PMO governance framework for capital risk control.

Drive NPD industrialization capability to accelerate revenue realization.

Oversee multi-site maintenance and technical governance to strengthen asset reliability and lifecycle performance.

Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

Senior Manager – E&I; & Strategic CapEx

Electrosteel Castings Ltd
Kolkata
11.2024 - 03.2025
  • Led sustainability-focused modernization in ductile iron manufacturing.
  • Implemented automation in ductile pipe casting and finishing lines, improving yield stability.
  • Reduced carbon footprint via blast furnace process optimization and renewable integration.
  • Secured board approval for greenfield automation investments.
  • Embedded lifecycle costing and sustainability metrics into CapEx evaluation.
  • Evaluated investments using IRR/NPV models, incorporating lifecycle carbon metrics.
  • Spearheaded change management efforts for seamless adoption of new systems or processes among employees.

Construction Manager – Global Engineering

Goodyear South Asia Tyres
Aurangabad
11.2015 - 06.2024
  • Directed APAC industrial expansion & EV industrialization roadmap
  • Managed $110M+ plant expansion portfolio across APAC markets
  • Developed EV tyre capacity strategy aligned with regional EV growth forecasts
  • Integrated capital planning within APAC S&OP; cycles
  • Institutionalized a Stage-Gate PMO Framework and standardized KPIs/Project Charters across three countries to eliminate scope creep and capital leakage
  • Led new equipment development for high-torque EV tyre platforms
  • Implemented predictive maintenance & digital CMMS reducing downtime
  • Led end-to-end redesign and industrial re-engineering of critical production equipment—from concept validation and engineering design to commissioning and performance stabilization—resulting in significant improvement in OEE, productivity, and process yield while ensuring alignment with global engineering standards.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
  • Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.

Manager – Technical Projects

Uttam Value Steel Ltd
Wardha
10.2011 - 11.2015
  • Led large-scale modernization of legacy steel manufacturing systems
  • Migrated control architecture to advanced automation platforms
  • Integrated MES-level analytics improving plant visibility & control
  • Delivered 25% OEE improvement via process re-engineering & reliability systems

Electrical Engineer

BRG Iron & Steel Pvt. Ltd
Dhenkanal
07.2007 - 10.2011
  • Electrical Engineer responsible for industrial automation installations for New Greenfield Integrated Still Plant with 1.5 MTPA
  • Led automation commissioning across integrated steel manufacturing processes including rolling, galvanizing, utilities and power systems
  • Developed deep expertise in end-to-end steel plant automation & industrial systems integration
  • Handled the installation & commissioning of Power system for the complete plant including involvement in design of Substation distribution across units and executed working with major consultants and commissioning teams.
  • Established foundation for large-scale Project management culture and execution strategy
  • Leveraged mastery of AutoCAD Electrical Toolset to develop and document electrical schematics.

Education

MBA - Business Administration And Management

Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode
Kozhikode, India
04.2001 -

Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering

Biju Patnaik University of Technology
Rourkela, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Operational management

Production strategy development

Multi-location management

Capital expenditure governance

Strategic capital allocation

Financial investment analysis

Analytical decision making

Financial forecasting

Investment portfolio management

Financial planning

Accomplishments

  • Governed major capital portfolio and led significant projects
  • $120M+ CapEx governed across APAC & multi-country footprint, with a significant impact on operational efficiency and sustainability
  • Successfully governed and delivered the $110M+ (1.4 MTY) plant expansion from feasibility to hot-commissioning on-time.
  • Successful plant commissioning and expansion initiatives
  • 3 Greenfield plants commissioned; multiple brownfield expansions enhancing capacity and production
  • Cost-saving initiatives in operational processes
  • Achieved $3M+ annual savings through predictive maintenance & automation
  • Enhancements in operational efficiencies
  • 40% OEE improvement; 50% productivity gain via equipment redesign
  • Managed $110M+ APAC industrial expansion with EV capacity strategy alignment

Certification

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Interests

Industrial Innovation & Smart Manufacturing Strategy, Learning and exploring new tech platforms tools

Personal Information

Nationality: Indian

Timeline

Head – New Projects & CapEx (Corporate)

Varroc Engineering Ltd
04.2025 - Current

Senior Manager – E&I; & Strategic CapEx

Electrosteel Castings Ltd
11.2024 - 03.2025

Construction Manager – Global Engineering

Goodyear South Asia Tyres
11.2015 - 06.2024

Manager – Technical Projects

Uttam Value Steel Ltd
10.2011 - 11.2015

Electrical Engineer

BRG Iron & Steel Pvt. Ltd
07.2007 - 10.2011

MBA - Business Administration And Management

Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode
04.2001 -

Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering

Biju Patnaik University of Technology
04.2001 -
Amitanshu MohapatraIndustrial Operations & Capital Strategy Leader | APAC Portfolio | CapEx Governance | Smart Manufacturing & ESG | IIMK MBA | PMP