Pradip Kumar Deka
Mumbai
Summary
Dynamic leader with 29 years in the textile industry, adept at enhancing operational efficiency and driving business growth at major organizations, including Ankur Textile, Arvind Group, Himatsingka, Welspun, and Trident. Achieved over 95% on-time-in-full (OTIF) delivery while implementing strategic planning that resulted in substantial cost reductions. Expertise in financial management and cross-functional team leadership has fostered significant advancements across multiple companies. Committed to elevating customer satisfaction and facilitating organizational changes that align with overarching business objectives.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
VP-Production
Krushna Cotex Pvt Ltd
Shirpur
07.2024 - Current
- To prepare and achieve a business plan.
- Created strategies for better productivity in areas such as production planning, quality control, product development, and cost management.
Business Head
Adinath Texchem Ltd
Surat
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Ensured completion of operations according to organizational goals.
- Achieved financial efficiency according to set benchmarks.
- Maintained strict adherence to deadlines while achieving optimal performance.
- Facilitated growth in customer base and lead generation by joining the sales team during client meetings.
- Collaborated on outsourcing initiatives to enhance process efficiencies.
Production Head
VBS Textiles
Narol, Ahmedabad
03.2021 - 12.2023
- Spearheaded development initiatives for expanding product offerings.
- Minimized reprocessing percentage from 8% to 3%.
- Achieved cost savings of 20% through recipe adjustments and waste reduction.
- Reduced downtime through strategic scheduling of maintenance activities and routine equipment inspections.
Technical Consultant
Trident Bed linen
Budhni
01.2019 - 02.2021
- Maintained FTR consistently above 98%.
- Reduced value loss to under 2%.
- Consistently maintained over 95% in production efficiency.
- Maintained high standards with over 95% OTIF achievement.
- Secured 95% conversion rate on bulk orders for newly developed product ranges.
- Optimized process routes and utility consumption to reduce costs by 20%.
Consultant
Premier Mills
Hosur, Bangalore
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency, costs or profits.
COO (Chief Operating Officer)
Ankur Textile, Arvind group
12.2015 - 12.2017
- Completed final packing of 38 lac meters with high fresh packing percentage and timely dispatch across diverse product categories.
- Facilitated 70 lakh INR cost reduction through effective supplier meeting conduct in 2016.
- Executed closure of Spinning Department by coordinating a Voluntary Retirement Scheme with employees.
- Ensured compliance with committee rules to maintain an accident-free environment.
Vice President Processing – BS (Bed Sheeting Unit)
Trident Limited
Budhni
03.2015 - 11.2015
- Successful start-up of Processing department of 1 lac meter per day of wider width bed linen right from civil work execution, installation of processing continuous machines, inspection machines
- Erection, commissioning and bulk commercial production for export customers within stipulated time period of 6 months
Senior General Manager Process – BS (Bed Sheeting Unit)
Welspun India Limited
Anjar
05.2014 - 03.2015
- Boosted monthly production from 44 lakh meters to 58 lakh meters, maintaining quality and on-time delivery.
- Provided customized home furnishing solutions for prominent brands including Target, Walmart, and Kohl’s.
- Managed delivery timelines to adhere to project deadlines.
General Manager Processing – Bed Sheeting
Himatsingka Linens
Hassan
09.2011 - 04.2014
- Drove 35% growth via improved productivity and effective customer acquisition strategies.
General Manager Operations
Ram Kumar Mills
Bangalore
02.2009 - 08.2011
- Ensuring top-notch quality, efficient productivity, and on-time delivery for various printed articles catering to domestic and export customers.
- Secured successful resolution of wage revisions via collaborative discussions with worker delegates.
AGM – Head Processing
Himatsingka Linens
Hassan
07.2006 - 01.2009
- Managed end-to-end erection and commercialization of a high-capacity wider width bed linen processing plant producing 70,000 meters daily.
- Initiated formation of processing unit with newly hired female workforce from nearby villages.
HOD – Dyeing Department & Chemical Laboratory
Ashima Dyecot Ltd
Ahmedabad
06.1996 - 06.2006
- Spearheaded successful increase in production capacity by 35,000 meters per day within an 8-month period.
- Developed skills in the Bleaching and Finishing department during tenure from 1996 to 1999.
Education
B.Sc. (Tech) - Technology of Fiber and Textile Processing
ICT
Mumbai01.1996
B.Sc. - Chemistry
B. Baruah College
Guwhati01.1992
Skills
- Operations management
- Business growth and marketing strategies
- Innovation management
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Training and mentoring
- Strategic planning
- Documentation and reporting
- Complex Problem-solving
- Results-driven
- Decision-making
- Industry best practices
- Process improvement
- Team leadership
- Business development
- Financial management
Training Programmes
- Internal Auditor Training and certification for ISO 9000, 14000 & SA 8000.
- For effective Supervision from National Productivity Control (NPC).
- Total Productive Maintenance at Indian Institute of Labor Development, Jaipur.
- Management Development Program (ATIRA).
Mobile Numbers
- 7203025546
- 8200859150
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 04/03/70
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Assamese
Professional Accomplishments
- Reduction in Utilities consumption (Water and Energy) by process modification and recycling.
- Various Linen Visited processing units in Italy and successfully set up the process route for 100% linen product thus meeting the requirements of high value added European customers like Bellora, Frette, etc.
- Designed and implemented in-house training programs at different levels for handling sophisticated shop floor machines in Process House.
- Possess strong relationship and support management for brand building and market development required for the global sales and marketing team.
- Controlling operations of various departments Spinning, Weaving, Processing, QA, PPC, IR, HR, Purchase, Utilities & Maintenance, Sourcing, Finish warehouse and stores.
- Cut & Sew Operations (Cut plan optimization, focus on ETON/TEXPA, Reduction in FRC, Utilization of downgrade fabrics to meet the compliances of customers, to achieve first time right AQL audit of customer.
- Expertise in the implementation of operational SOPs.
- Expertise in ETP, Caustic recovery plant, Starch recovery plant.
- Knowledge on all factory compliances, Liasoning with the Govt authorities like Pollution control board & Boiler inspection.
- Knowledge on fire related compliances.
Summary
B.Sc (Tech) from UDCT, Mumbai, 26, COO, Business Head, Profit Center Head
Timeline
VP-Production
Krushna Cotex Pvt Ltd
07.2024 - Current
Business Head
Adinath Texchem Ltd
01.2024 - 06.2024
Production Head
VBS Textiles
03.2021 - 12.2023
Technical Consultant
Trident Bed linen
01.2019 - 02.2021
Consultant
Premier Mills
01.2018 - 12.2018
COO (Chief Operating Officer)
Ankur Textile, Arvind group
12.2015 - 12.2017
Vice President Processing – BS (Bed Sheeting Unit)
Trident Limited
03.2015 - 11.2015
Senior General Manager Process – BS (Bed Sheeting Unit)
Welspun India Limited
05.2014 - 03.2015
General Manager Processing – Bed Sheeting
Himatsingka Linens
09.2011 - 04.2014
General Manager Operations
Ram Kumar Mills
02.2009 - 08.2011
AGM – Head Processing
Himatsingka Linens
07.2006 - 01.2009
HOD – Dyeing Department & Chemical Laboratory
Ashima Dyecot Ltd
06.1996 - 06.2006
B.Sc. (Tech) - Technology of Fiber and Textile Processing
ICT
B.Sc. - Chemistry
B. Baruah College
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