Malay Kumar Banerjee
Manufacturing Expert
Kolkata,WB
Summary
A versatile professional having 34+ years of profound experience in Operations Management, Manufacturing Strategy, TQM, HSE, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Incident Investigation and Project Commissioning in Reputed Multinational Organizations.
Results-driven management professional with proven track record in overseeing plant operations and optimizing production processes. Adept at fostering team collaboration and ensuring operational efficiency while adapting to evolving demands. Strong skills in resource management, process improvement, and safety compliance. Reliable and goal-oriented, consistently delivering impactful outcomes through strategic leadership and decisive action.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Plant Manager
Reliance Industries Limited
12.2015 - 02.2024
- Spearheaded the commissioning and stabilization of large-scale industrial projects, including ASU (2x850 TPD) and MEG plant (2126.4 TPD), achieving smooth operations and recognition for incident investigation and project completion excellence.
- Successfully commissioned Liquid Medical Oxygen tanker loading facility in just 19 days, supporting pandemic relief efforts and mitigating nationwide oxygen shortage.
- Directed manufacturing operations, ensuring effective resource allocation, staff management, and technical support to achieve production targets and quality standards.
Regional Operations Manager
Linde India Ltd
03.2015 - 12.2015
- Earned Certificate of Excellence for successful commissioning of 54 KL LAR VIE and MINI GAN plant, demonstrating technical proficiency and achieving project milestones.
- Monitoring of ASU's located in Eastern India on account of continuous improvement projects, change management processes.
Make & Supply Support Lead
Linde Bangladesh Ltd.
04.2012 - 03.2015
- Developed and implemented cost-saving initiatives, positioning Linde Bangladesh among top 3 countries in cost reduction performance (2014 RSE), reducing costs by 10%.
Plant Manager, Process Engineering Manager, Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Engineer, Shift Opn
Linde India Ltd
03.1997 - 04.2012
- Executed in Multiple roles starting from Shift operations, Maintenance & as a Plant Head for Air separation units & Hydrogen plant (Electrolyser) across pan-India.
Works Manager
Gagan Gases Ltd
09.1994 - 02.1997
- Commissioning & Steady state operations of 40 TPD LPG bottling plant having storage capacity of 100 MT.
Area Sales Manager
REPL Engg Ltd. (Raychem Group)
07.1992 - 08.1994
- Marketing of Heat Shrink Jointing Kits used in Power & Telecom sector located in Eastern India.
Area Sales Manager
XICON International Pvt Ltd
08.1990 - 06.1992
- Marketing of Electrical Heat Tracers in Eastern India.
Production Engineer
Khetawat Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd
01.1990 - 07.1990
- Production operations for Sulphuric Acid & Ferric Alum plants.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Petroleum & Petrochemical
Maharashtra Academy of Engineering and Educational Research Maharashtra Institute of Technology
Pune, Maharashtra 01.1985 - 01.1989
Postgraduate Diploma - Marketing & Sales Management
Bhawans College of Communication
01.1991 - 01.1992
Skills
Six Sigma process improvement
Proactive equipment management
Process optimization
Customer service excellence
Cost management proficiency
Incident Investigation
Succession Planning
Team Building
Turn-around Maintenance
Production Planning
Total quality management
Coaching & Mentoring
Certification
Labyrinth piston compressor maintenance training, Burkhardt compression, Switzerland, 02/01/08
Honors And Awards
- Operational & Safety Excellence, Linde India Ltd, 03/01/01
- Certification of Appreciation, Reliance Industries Limited, PCG(Pet-coke Gasification) Complex, 12/01/17
- Best Incident Investigation Report, Reliance Industries Limited, PCG (Pet-coke Gasification Complex), 03/01/19
Timeline
Plant Manager
Reliance Industries Limited
12.2015 - 02.2024
Regional Operations Manager
Linde India Ltd
03.2015 - 12.2015
Make & Supply Support Lead
Linde Bangladesh Ltd.
04.2012 - 03.2015
Plant Manager, Process Engineering Manager, Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Engineer, Shift Opn
Linde India Ltd
03.1997 - 04.2012
Works Manager
Gagan Gases Ltd
09.1994 - 02.1997
Area Sales Manager
REPL Engg Ltd. (Raychem Group)
07.1992 - 08.1994
Postgraduate Diploma - Marketing & Sales Management
Bhawans College of Communication
01.1991 - 01.1992
Area Sales Manager
XICON International Pvt Ltd
08.1990 - 06.1992
Production Engineer
Khetawat Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd
01.1990 - 07.1990
Bachelor's Degree - Petroleum & Petrochemical
Maharashtra Academy of Engineering and Educational Research Maharashtra Institute of Technology
01.1985 - 01.1989