SAKTI PRASAD CHATTERJEE
Unit Head at Nova Air Bokaro
Kolkata
Summary
Enterprising leader with a career history of steering initiatives geared towards Business and Operations Management, HSE implementation, Legal compliances, Cost, Quality, Schedule & Risk management and implementing World Class Manufacturing systems, lowering costs, heightening productivity & improving internal controls.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Unit Head
NovaAir Pvt. Ltd
11.2021 - Current
- Business head position as single point contact with Vedanta management team; Overall responsible for HSE, Plant operation and Maintenance for 840 TPD ASU plant; Responsible for P&L for the unit
- Recruitment and Training of people
- Oversee and control the unit's daily operations. This involves setting up production schedules, guaranteeing effective resource utilization, and maximizing output and productivity.
- Complied with relevant safety regulations and industry standards. Implemented safety programs, conducted risk assessments, and fostered a strong safety culture within the unit.
- Led and motivated a diverse team of operators, technicians, and support staff. Experienced in setting performance goals, providing feedback, and fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.
- Identified and resolved operational issues, including troubleshooting process malfunctions, equipment failures, and quality concerns through data analysis, conducted root cause analyses, and implemented corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Improvements have been made in areas such as process reliability, availability of equipment’s, or cost reduction.
- Experienced in managing budgets and controlling costs within the unit through the implementation of efficiency measures and tracking performance against financial targets.
- Led and managed organizational change, such as implementing new technologies, process modifications, or organizational restructuring, by effectively communicating change, addressing employee concerns, and driving successful implementation.
- Managed relationships with key stakeholders, including senior management, customers, and regulatory authorities.
- Understanding of applicable regulations and standards within the chemical industry. Ability to develop and implement compliance strategies, maintain necessary documentation, and engage with regulatory agencies as required.
- Managing sales and distribution of liquid Oxygen, Nitrogen and Argon
- Developed and tracked key performance indicators (KPIs) within the unit. Experienced in analyzing data, preparing performance reports, and presenting insights and recommendations to senior management.
Senior Plant Manager
Fosroc Chemicals (India) Pvt. Ltd
10.2011 - 10.2021
- Operation Management:
- Developing and enforcing procedures that drive continuous improvement in safety, monitoring, Self-audit and verification actions.
- Organizing First Aid training, Fire Fighting demonstration, National Safety week & World Environment week celebration.
- Statutory compliances in respect of Factory Inspectorate requirements, Fire and Emergency services, Pollution Control, Local authority license, Water, Electricity & DG, Public Health & Environment, Legal Metrology etc.
- Statutory Compliance under labor legislation & Contract Labor Management, ESI & PF compliances.
- Maintain ISO-9001:2015 and other related quality systems.
- Identifying areas of quality failures and taking steps to rectify the system and practicing quality standards with key emphasis on improving quality.
- Providing leadership to engineering requirements on improvement projects to ensure value, volume and timely quality of production, optimum productivity, OEE, OTIF, HSE etc.
- Asset utilization and cost-effective inventory management.
- Analyzing factory capability, understand Business needs, assess investment requirements, plan improvements and lead the execution for improvements.
- Inspire leadership, maintain positive discipline and foster harmonious industrial relations among management, staff and workers.
- Recruit, train and retain a strong team for successful unit operation.
- Reduce unit overhead cost through Direct Labour, expenses, Productivity, effective process flow etc.
- Cycle counts and physical verification process and take factory inventory visibility to organization.
- Good understanding of equipment, engineering process, productivity KPI and projects for running a sizable formulation plant.
- Preventive Maintenance schedule compliances with spare management; AMC with OEM and other vendors.
- Supply chain support by localizing RM/PM in Eastern region for supply of raw materials for production.
- Developing logistics & transportation for Eastern region for supplying finish goods to customers to East India, Bangladesh and Bhutan.
- Developing new vendors in Eastern region for supply of raw materials for production and Transportation and logistics vendors in Eastern region for supplying finish goods to customers to East India, Bangladesh and Bhutan.
- Project Management:
- Managing overall management of the projects and operations dealing with setting up the Manufacturing Plant for Construction Chemical starting from land lease agreement up to commissioning.
- Analyzing factory capability, understand regulatory/party's requirements, assess investment requirements, plan improvements and lead the execution for improvements.
- Ensuring adherence to quality standards and maintaining all related documents, identifying areas of quality failures and taking steps to rectify the system and practicing quality standards with key emphasis on improving quality.
- Developing and enforcing procedures that drive continuous improvement in safety.
- Supervising trade contractors and coordination with Project Management, Construction Management, Procurement Services and Adjustment Engineering consultants for the project.
Senior Project & Service Manager
Praxair India Pvt. Ltd
10.2002 - 09.2011
- Ensured adherence to safety norms (Zero-Zero Safety Standard); generated safety awareness and developed & implemented measures for enhancing safety levels
- Successfully managed overall management of the operations dealing with setting up the Cryogenic Gas (Liquid Argon, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Carbon Dioxide & Medical Pipeline) plants and cylinder filling stations at various locations in East & North India, upgradation for existing plants
- Played a key role in coordinating with the clients for understanding the specific requirements; developing need-based solution on competitive terms and handling contract related formalities
- Effectively handled end to end execution of the projects from conceptualization to commissioning of the plant including Design & engineering, Project scope finalization & Cost estimation, Layout, P&ID as per CCOE and Praxair’s Safety Standards, Finalizing technical specifications of all equipment’s.
- Ensured compliance with statutory requirements and liaisons with Government bodies and agencies for approvals and licenses
- Proactively identified and rectified problems and developed and implemented effective preventive, corrective maintenance schedule to enhance equipment reliability and uptime.
Technical Officer
Esab India Pvt. Ltd
07.1996 - 10.2002
- Gained experience in execution of new product development dealing with designing development effectively managed the entire development life-cycle comprising designing, assembly, testing and production (Products: Gas cutting & Welding torches, Flash Back Arrestor, Welding Regulators, Anesthesia Machines, Medical Gas outlets, Medical Ceiling Pendant, Ventilators etc.).
- Played a key role in production of customized industrial and medical gas equipment and installation and commissioning at customer's end including troubleshooting.
- Leveraged skills in implementing 'Zero defect project' and TQM projects as Team leader and Facilitator.
- Successfully implemented ISO 9001 & ISO 14000 quality system and managed the relevant documentation and formalities.
- Received “Recognition Award” for performance in consecutive years
Education
MBA - Operation Management
Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India University (ICFAI)
03.2009 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST)
07.1992 - 07.1996
Skills
- Operations Management
- People Management
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Risk Management
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Contract Management
Training
- PMP training by PMI, USA
- ISO 9000 & 14000, TQM, SIX SIGMA (Green Belt), LEAN (5-S, KAIZEN)
- JSA (Job Safety Analysis), HIRA (Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment), HWP (Hazardous Work permit), Critical Task Analysis, Behavior-Based Safety, Management of Change
- VSS - Crane & Lifting, Vehicle & Driving, Work at Height, Machine Guarding, LOTOV, Electrical Safety, (CSE) Confined Space, PPE, Hot Work, (PTW) Permit to Work
- Asset Optimization - Leadership & Org., Work Management, Material Management, Condition Monitoring, Operate for Reliability, Defect Elimination, Asset Tactics Development, Process Optimization, Work Management, Shutdown Management
Timeline
Unit Head
NovaAir Pvt. Ltd
11.2021 - Current
Senior Plant Manager
Fosroc Chemicals (India) Pvt. Ltd
10.2011 - 10.2021
MBA - Operation Management
Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India University (ICFAI)
03.2009 - 03.2012
Senior Project & Service Manager
Praxair India Pvt. Ltd
10.2002 - 09.2011
Technical Officer
Esab India Pvt. Ltd
07.1996 - 10.2002
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST)
07.1992 - 07.1996
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