Debabrata Panda
Nagpur
Summary
Results-driven production manager with a focus on operational excellence and team leadership, increasing plant output by 70% and enhancing OEE to 86% at CEAT Ltd. Skilled in lean manufacturing and conflict resolution, promoting innovation and efficiency in complex manufacturing settings. Established track record in project coordination and employee training.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Manager Production Div-B
CEAT Ltd.
Nagpur
04.2023 - Current
- Daily production activities of the Building , Bias Cutter and Inner Liner Calendering.
- Production ramp-up at different bottleneck areas of the plant.
- Deployment of Operational Excellence Projects (TPM, 5S, conversion cost reduction, energy conservation, Kaizen, etc.)
- Ramp up of plant output from 45k to 76.5k per day.
- Building OEE improved from 78% to 86%.
- MES 2.0 implementation execution in the production area.
- Implementation of HEP at the model machine.
- Implementation of the JH pillar activity at the model machine.
- Reduction of process scrap through QC circles and the 7-step problem-solving approach.
- Stabilized and ramped up production in 3 months after the erection and commissioning of the Auto Bias Cutter, TBM, and IL Cal.
- White sidewall tyre industrialization
- Developed and implemented training programs for new staff members.
- Led team meetings to discuss goals, challenges, and progress updates.
- Resolved conflicts among team members to maintain a positive work environment.
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
Deputy Manager- Production
MAHANSARIA TYRES PVT LTD.
Panoli
2020 - 2023
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth workflow at manufacturing facility.
- Daily Production activities of TBM, BBM, Bias Cutter, 3Roll Calender, Bead Winding, Fillering, Flippering, Slitter, Machines in OHT MFG Plant.
- Manpower / Crew size Calculation for Stock preparation Area.
- MHE & Tools selection, comparison and ordering for stock preparation area.
- New Size, Proto & Pilot Run Planning.
- Production Ramp-up at Different bottle-neck areas of the Plant.
- Deployment of Operational Excellence Projects (5S, Conversion Cost reduction, Energy Conservation, Kaizen etc.)
Team Member Production
BIRLA TYRES Limited
Balasore
2016 - 2020
- Erection and Commissioning activities of VMI Building Machine, VMI Cutter, Triplex Extruder, Bead apexing Machine, 4 Roll Calender and inner liner Machines in PCR Plant.
- Manpower / Crew size Calculation for Stock preparation Area.
- MHE & Tools selection, comparison and ordering for stock preparation area.
- Capex Calculation and Monitoring for PCR Project.
- Manpower calculation for the PCR project.
- Conversion Cost calculation for the PCR Project
- Project Execution and Coordination for new TETP & STP plant.
Production Engineer
Yokohama Private Ltd.
Bahadurgar
2014 - 2016
- Day to day Production activities of Stock preparation Area and Tyre Building.
- Production Ramp-up of Triplex, Duplex, Inner-liner, 4 Roll Calender and Tyre Building machines.
- Team leader of lot accomplishment and process scrap reduction.
- Team member in Improvement Engineer Team.
Team Leader
CEAT Ltd.
Vadodara
2010 - 2014
- Commissioning of CEAT halol plant machines in project
- Looked After the Ramp-up and Stabilization of Tyre Building, Duplex & Triplex Extruder for the 165 TPD PCR & TBR Plant.
- Got promotion as TEAM LEADER in 18 months.
- Worked with Mc Kinsey in throughput improvement in CEAT Halol plant
- Worked in various QIP projects for throughput and quality improvement
- Part of team in implementing 5S and Autonomous maintenance
- Part of team in implementing PM in Ceat Halol plant
- Implemented MIS in CEAT Halol pant
- Implemented PFMEA(Potential failure mode and effect analysis) an Control plan in Cea thalol plant
- Implemented well defined SOP in factory
- Project completion by using PDCA(plan do check act)
- Identification of losses and their elimination by OEE/OE analysis
- Worked on a system implementation on MIS in factory
- Man Management: Directing, leading and motivating workforce; imparting continuous job training for accomplishing greater operational effectiveness/ efficiency.
- Working on succession planning of the workforce, shift management activities, appraising the member’s performance & providing feedback.
Education
B. Tech. - Mechanical Engineering
Srinix Engineering College
Balasore, Odisha01.2020
Diploma - MEchanical Engineering
Krupajal Engineering School
Bhubaneswar01.2010
H.S.C -
Sarat-Chandra-Vidypith High-School
Baripada, Mayurbhanj01.2005
Skills
- Production management
- Operational excellence
- Lean manufacturing
- Process optimization
- Quality control
- Manufacturing systems
- Resource allocation
- Compliance standards
- Project coordination
- Employee training
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Innovation management
- Project planning
Accomplishments
- 1st prize in Best Project competition in 2010 in college.
- Best employee of the year 2011-12 award from MD Mr. Annant Goenka.
- Awarded for achieving highest production in CEAT Ltd.
Languages
- Hindi
- Oriya
- English
- Hindi
- Oriya
Hobbies and Interests
- Listening
- Chatting
- Cooking
- Playing Cricket
Projects And Training
- Implemented PFMEA and control plan in CEAT-Halol plant
- Implemented OEE/OE analysis through Access and loss reduction to improve throughput
- Commissioning of a 700 crore CEAT Halol plant
- TPM CEAT Nagpur plant
- Ramp-up of Brownfield Project at CEAT, Nagpur
- CT reduction by barcode application step optimization
- Mixer capacity improvement from 240 MT/day to 260 MT/day
- Fabric Scrap Reduction
Personal Information
- Father's Name: Mr. Ratnakar Panda
- Mother's Name: Mrs. Manjubala Panda
- Title: Manager – Production
- Date of Birth: 09/12/89
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Odia
Native
Native
Certification
IATF, Internal Auditor
Timeline
Manager Production Div-B
CEAT Ltd.
04.2023 - Current
Deputy Manager- Production
MAHANSARIA TYRES PVT LTD.
2020 - 2023
Team Member Production
BIRLA TYRES Limited
2016 - 2020
Production Engineer
Yokohama Private Ltd.
2014 - 2016
Team Leader
CEAT Ltd.
2010 - 2014
B. Tech. - Mechanical Engineering
Srinix Engineering College
Diploma - MEchanical Engineering
Krupajal Engineering School
H.S.C -
Sarat-Chandra-Vidypith High-School