Rajat Manchanda
KOLKATA
Summary
Chief General Manager at GRSE, responsible for the production and planning of four major shipbuilding projects. Handling Revenue from Ops of more than 4000 Cr.
Realized delivery of six ships for GRSE, including deliveries overseas to Seychelles and Guyana.
Diverse experience in handling technology, production planning, corporate planning, HR management, production, and contracting, with acquired skills in business dealing, data analysis, organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Strong ability to drive operational efficiency while fostering a positive organizational culture.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief General Manager
GARDEN REACH SHIPYARD
KOLKATA
2020.10 - 2025.03
- Production, Planning, and Control of Survey Vessels, Anti-Submarine Ships, Fast Patrol Vessels, and Passenger Ferry.
- Oversee construction of ships at L&T Shipyard and TWL Shipyard.
- Monitor indenting, ordering, and timely availability of all project materials and subcontracting services. Resolution of critical material issues with OEMs (including foreign OEMs), and Naval Headquarters.
- Prepare Build Strategy and undertake Costing for all new projects.
- Monitor Budget, Revenue from Ops, Cost to Completion and Profit.
- Provide Warranty Support for delivered ships.
Command Engineer Officer
Indian Navy
Kochi
2020.04 - 2020.09
- Managed engineering issues related to operation, maintenance, policy, and procurement for all Southern Command ships.
Director
Directorate of Personnel
2017.03 - 2019.06
Responsible for policy planning, cadre management, and career planning of over 4,500 technical officers of the Indian Navy, including their postings, courses, promotions, and grievance redressal.
Director
Directorate of Fleet Maintenance
2014.11 - 2017.03
- Oversaw the maintenance aspects of all Indian Navy ships, including all refits of Indian naval ships and friendly navies.
- Formulated policies and plans for all Naval Dockyards and Repair Yards.
Directing Staff
Naval War College
2013.04 - 2014.11
Oversaw delivery of mid-level management program to Indian Navy officers in collaboration with the Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai University.
Warship Production Superintendent
Warship Production Superintendent (Goa)
2011.09 - 2013.04
Oversaw the construction and delivery of Naval Offshore Patrol Vessels being built by Goa Shipyard for the Indian Navy, and tugs/dredgers being built by Tebma Shipyard.
Engineer Officer
INS Jalashwa
Visakhapatnam
2009.05 - 2010.06
Successfully oversaw the maiden refit in India, followed by an extended operational phase, meeting all Operational and Fleet commitments, won 'Best Engine Room' trophy, Eastern Fleet.
Director
Directorate of Marine Engineering
2005.04 - 2009.05
- Responsible for PAN Navy management of all Marine Engineering issues.
- Responsible for main propulsion, power generation, and auxiliary machinery selection for new construction projects for the Indian Navy, including P-17, P-15A, Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC), Naval OPV, WJFAC, and Fleet Tankers in Italy.
Ship/ Shore Appointments
Indian Navy
Mumbai
1994.01 - 2005.03
- Served on three different warships in the capacity of Senior (Second) Engineer and Assistant (Third) Engineer.
- Worked in various capacities at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai and training facilities at INS Shivaji.
Education
Masters Diploma in Public Administration -
Indian Institute of Public Administration
New Delhi2020-04
Post Graduate Diploma in Management Studies -
Mumbai University
Mumbai2006-01
M Tech - Mechanical Marine
Institute of Armament Technology/ Pune University
Pune2000-01
B Tech - Mech
INS Shivaji/ Jawaharlal Nehru University
Lonavla1992-01
Skills
- Operational Management
- Policy and strategy formulation
- Project management of ship construction projects
- Budget Management
- Cost estimation
- Supply chain management
- Team leadership
- Strategic planning
- Risk assessment
- Warranty support
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Equipment maintenance
- Human resources management
- Corporate governance
- Verbal and written communication
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 03/12/69
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Playing Squash
- Half Marathon Runner
Timeline
Chief General Manager
GARDEN REACH SHIPYARD
2020.10 - 2025.03
Command Engineer Officer
Indian Navy
2020.04 - 2020.09
Director
Directorate of Personnel
2017.03 - 2019.06
Director
Directorate of Fleet Maintenance
2014.11 - 2017.03
Directing Staff
Naval War College
2013.04 - 2014.11
Warship Production Superintendent
Warship Production Superintendent (Goa)
2011.09 - 2013.04
Engineer Officer
INS Jalashwa
2009.05 - 2010.06
Director
Directorate of Marine Engineering
2005.04 - 2009.05
Ship/ Shore Appointments
Indian Navy
1994.01 - 2005.03
Masters Diploma in Public Administration -
Indian Institute of Public Administration
Post Graduate Diploma in Management Studies -
Mumbai University
M Tech - Mechanical Marine
Institute of Armament Technology/ Pune University
B Tech - Mech
INS Shivaji/ Jawaharlal Nehru University