Arpit Verma
Silvassa
Summary
Dynamic professional with expertise in project planning, execution, and quality assurance. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize operational processes. Strong advocate for safety and compliance standards, ensuring operational excellence across mechanical systems.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager-Projects & Operation
Saint Gobain industries private limited
Silvassa
06.2025 - Current
- Project Erection, Commissioning & Civil Works: Led end-to-end execution for tile adhesive and micro concrete manufacturing units—oversaying PEB shed construction, office builds, fire/NG pipelines, and heavy machine foundations built to strict civil quality standards.
- Operations, Procurement & Quality Management: Streamlined production scheduling and raw material procurement to prevent downtime, managed contractor billing and inventory, and structured documentation to accelerate project timelines and secure ISO certification.
- Lean Manufacturing & Process Improvement: Drove operational efficiency and waste reduction by conducting manpower planning and implementing Kaizen and 5S frameworks across plant activities.
- EHS, Compliance & Licensing: Directed plant safety protocols (LOTO, work permits), conducted employee safety training, and led statutory licensing processes (CTE, CTO) alongside financial and regulatory audits.
Senior Manager-Project & Administration
Sagar Group Bhopal
Bhopal
03.2023 - 05.2025
- Project Execution & Engineering Leadership: Supported project management for a new fabric dyeing facility at Sagar Manufacturers, developing timelines, resource allocations, and leading mechanical and electrical execution for a 12 TPH boiler, thermopac, fuel crushing, PRS/CRS, pumps, and conveying systems.
- Procurement, Coordination & Cost Savings: Oversaw machinery and spare parts procurement through technical/commercial vendor evaluations, while driving cross-functional mechanical-electrical initiatives aimed at energy efficiency and cost reduction.
- Executive Liaison & Strategic Operations: Served as a key liaison between the Managing Director, internal teams, and external partners to resolve complex operational issues, conduct research reports for decision-making, and manage confidential organizational data.
- Facility Oversight & Administrative Efficiency: Managed facility maintenance, vendor relations, and inventory supplies, while building automated deadline alert systems and streamlining administrative workflows for smooth plant operations.
Manager-Plant (O&M)
Katni Minerals private limited
Katni (MP)
03.2021 - 03.2023
- Project Planning & Commissioning: Led the end-to-end mechanical planning, installation, and commissioning of new production lines, ensuring alignment with project timelines, technical drawings, and engineering specifications.
- Procurement & Vendor Coordination: Collaborated with procurement teams and external suppliers to source, inspect, and integrate high-quality machinery, tools, and mechanical components seamlessly into plant operations.
- Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Quality: Maximized equipment uptime by executing rapid diagnostics on mechanical failures, conducting quality inspections, and enforcing standardized maintenance logs and technical documentation.
- EHS, Safety & Cross-Functional Leadership: Enforced strict environmental, health, and safety (EHS) compliance through regular audits while facilitating cross-departmental alignment across production, engineering, and maintenance teams.
Assistant Manager-Plant (O&M)
Walplast products Private Limited
Katni (MP)
03.2018 - 03.2021
- Cross-Functional Leadership & Operational Excellence: Led over 200 team members across supply chain operations, production planning, vendor sourcing, and remote management for Katni, MP—maintaining a top 3 performance and quality ranking among 21 sister units nationwide.
- Cost Optimization & Procurement Management: Streamlined procurement by sourcing low-cost supply bases, vetting vendor technical/commercial bids, verifying billings, and securing budget-friendly regional logistics to lower finished goods freight costs.
- Maintenance & Resource Efficiency: Implemented structured maintenance schedules and root cause analyses that reduced lubricant and spare parts consumption by up to 50%, while ensuring strict ISO-compliant documentation.
- Logistics Integrity & Strategic Planning: Minimised dispatched goods damage by installing vehicle loading conveyors, and generated monthly MIS reports (demand forecasting, pricing, market trends) to align production with market demand.
Site In-charge Global technical Services
Nuvoco Vistas Corp Ltd. (Formerly Lafarge India Ltd.)
Baloda Bazar
09.2016 - 02.2018
- Plant & Heavy Fleet Leadership: Managed a team of 20 personnel overseeing routine and preventive maintenance for primary cement plant machinery (raw/coal mills, ID/OD fans, conveyors, compressors) and mining equipment (excavators, dozers, dumpers).
- Lubrication Management & Oil Analysis: Directed in-house lab testing for viscosity, moisture, and contamination, utilizing advanced oil filtration techniques and Wear Debris Analysis (WDA) to prevent catastrophic equipment failures.
- Cost Saving & Sustainability: Pioneered an eco-friendly grease reclamation initiative by repurposing reject girth-gear grease from kilns and cement mills to lubricate crusher and excavator chains, reducing power consumption and waste.
- Planning, Safety & Remote Management: Developed section-wise PM schedules, maintained complete equipment documentation, managed contract workforce safety compliance, and provided remote operational oversight for the Baloda Bazar facility.
Maintenance Engineer-Mechanical
Prime Ispat Limited
Raipur
09.2014 - 09.2016
- Company Overview: Raipur, India (Remote)
- Plant Equipment Maintenance: Oversaw daily, routine, and preventive maintenance for Continuous Casting Machines (CCM), induction furnaces, and rolling mills to guarantee uninterrupted production.
- Auxiliary & Utility Support: Maintained key plant utilities and mechanical systems—including compressors, heaters, and material handling conveyors—to maximize equipment reliability.
- Breakdown Resolution & PM Documentation: Led rapid troubleshooting during equipment failures, analyzing root causes and updating PM procedures to prevent repeat breakdowns.
- Quality Assurance & Testing: Ensured strict mechanical compliance by conducting Impact Testing and Hardness Testing, compiling detailed technical inspection reports.
Education
M.Tech - Industrial Engineering Management
Takshshila Institute of Engineering & Technology
Jabalpur08-2025
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
RSR RCET
Bhilai, India05-2014
12th -
New Era Higher Secondary School
Jabalpur05-2010
10th -
Saraswati Shishu Mandir
Pendra, CG05-2008
Skills
- Project management & Oversight
- Process optimization
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Supply chain management
- Operational efficiency
- Plant operations
- Safety compliance
- Risk assessment
- Continuous improvement
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Operational support
- Strategic business planning
- Team leadership
- Leadership skills
- Proactive communication
- Plant operations
Certification
- ANSYS Software, CTTC Bhubaneswar, 2012-06-01
- AutoCAD & CATIA Software, Virtual School of Animation, 2013-07-01
- 5'S, Lean Manufacturing Process, 2019-08-01
Languages
English
Hindi
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 1992-06-28
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital status: Married
- Religion: Hindu
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
https://www.linkedin.com/in/arpit-verma-48636aa2/
Timeline
Manager-Projects & Operation
Saint Gobain industries private limited
06.2025 - Current
Senior Manager-Project & Administration
Sagar Group Bhopal
03.2023 - 05.2025
Manager-Plant (O&M)
Katni Minerals private limited
03.2021 - 03.2023
Assistant Manager-Plant (O&M)
Walplast products Private Limited
03.2018 - 03.2021
Site In-charge Global technical Services
Nuvoco Vistas Corp Ltd. (Formerly Lafarge India Ltd.)
09.2016 - 02.2018
Maintenance Engineer-Mechanical
Prime Ispat Limited
09.2014 - 09.2016
M.Tech - Industrial Engineering Management
Takshshila Institute of Engineering & Technology
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
RSR RCET
12th -
New Era Higher Secondary School
10th -
Saraswati Shishu Mandir