KAMALESH CHITRA
Visakhapatnam
Summary
Results-driven assistant manager of production with over ten years of experience in large-scale engineering and manufacturing projects at Larsen & Toubro. Demonstrated ability to execute high-stakes projects, achieving significant cycle-time reductions and managing complex operations at dry-dock & in afloat conditions while maintaining a 98.5% first-time right completion rate. Skilled in cross-functional leadership, resource estimation, strategic planning, and operational execution under tight deadlines.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant manager - Production & Planning
Larsen & Toubro Pvt Ltd
Vizag
08.2015 - Current
- Study of project scope and planning the targets: quarterly, monthly, weekly.
- Estimate the resources needed to achieve the project's targets.
- Leading the team toward achieving the targeted date of project launch within the estimated budget, and increased customer satisfaction.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and enhance overall workflow.
- Contributing to strategic planning and decision-making through data-driven insights and analysis.
- Set and continually manage project expectations with team members.
- Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
- Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, and requirements through documentation and presentations in review meetings with the customer.
- Ensuring compliance with company policies, IMS (which includes QMS, EMS, and ISMS), and best practices.
- Ensuring and motivating the team toward the goal of achieving First Time Right Clearance (FTRC) and maintaining the best hygiene and preservation practices.
- Evaluation and preparation of subcontractor measurements, as well as client invoice reports.
- Achieved 51 million safe man-hours by June 2026.
- Awarded as the best compartment in hygiene and preservation.
- Achieved 97.7% FTRC in the project to date.
- Appreciated by customers for the completion of the Main Shaft Line polymer pouring, with a 45% cycle time reduction compared to previous projects, and achieving a 100% FTRC.
- Appreciated by the customer for the completion of Section Joining with a 27% cycle time reduction compared to previous projects, and achieving 100% FTRC.
- Coordinated and executed for the successful completion of the maiden steam and controlled submergence test.
- Dry-Dock Milestones: Served as a core member of the S3 GRDD Team, executing all designated project scopes successfully within tight, committed timelines.
- A 60% reduction in Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and a 75% reduction in refabrications compared to previous projects.
- Coordinating and handling refits and repairs in three vessels and four ships at the dockyard (in dry dock as well as in afloat conditions).
- Assisted in managing supply chain logistics for timely material delivery.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory and production activities.
- Monitored and evaluated team performance, identified areas for improvement and implemented corrective actions.
- Performed root cause analysis of defective products or components during post-production inspections.
- Conducted regular meetings with team members to discuss progress on projects and address any concerns or issues that arise.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
Anil Neerukonda Institute of Technology & Sciences
Visakhapatnam03.2015
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
MRAGR Govt Polytechnic
Vizianagaram03.2010
Skills
- Leadership development
- Negotiation techniques
- Conflict management strategies
- Team collaboration
- Digital transformation
- Process enhancement
- Project coordination
- Customer experience improvement
- Risk management
Accomplishments
• Achieved 51 million safe man-hours by June 30, 2026.
• Awarded as the best compartment in hygiene and preservation.
• Achieved 98.5% FTRC in the project to date.
• Appreciated by the customer for the completion of the Main Shaft Line polymer pouring with a 45% cycle time reduction with respect to previous projects and achieving 100% FTRC.
• Appreciated by the customer for the completion of Section Joining with a 27% cycle time reduction with respect to previous projects and achieving 100% FTRC.
• Appreciated for MCL Leak Test completion with 100% FTR by a 7% cycle time reduction prior to launch.
• Steam Leak II, Insulation, and Leak Test have been completed as per plan without refabs and NCRs.
• Steam admission completed successfully with nil leaks and nil interruptions with 100% FTR.
• Achieved vacuum of 0.39 absolute pressure at 14.5 bar, which created a benchmark compared to the previous project (0.58 absolute pressure).
• Awarded as the best compartment in hygiene and preservation.
• Achieved 98.5% FTRC in the project to date.
• Appreciated by the customer for the completion of the Main Shaft Line polymer pouring with a 45% cycle time reduction with respect to previous projects and achieving 100% FTRC.
• Appreciated by the customer for the completion of Section Joining with a 27% cycle time reduction with respect to previous projects and achieving 100% FTRC.
• Appreciated for MCL Leak Test completion with 100% FTR by a 7% cycle time reduction prior to launch.
• Steam Leak II, Insulation, and Leak Test have been completed as per plan without refabs and NCRs.
• Steam admission completed successfully with nil leaks and nil interruptions with 100% FTR.
• Achieved vacuum of 0.39 absolute pressure at 14.5 bar, which created a benchmark compared to the previous project (0.58 absolute pressure).
Hobbies and Interests
- Self-subordinate development.
- Playing cricket.
- Bike Riding
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Telugu
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 11/13/92
- Nationality: Indian
Timeline
Assistant manager - Production & Planning
Larsen & Toubro Pvt Ltd
08.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
Anil Neerukonda Institute of Technology & Sciences
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
MRAGR Govt Polytechnic