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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Certification
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Sharmistha Datta

Sharmistha Datta

Pursuing MBA - PGP BL at IIM Kozhikode
Kolkata,WB

Summary

High-performing, accomplished professional with 6.5+ years of
expertise in the steel manufacturing sector. Led a cross-functional
team to develop cost-effective maintenance strategies. Experience in stakeholder management and digital process transformation.

Certified ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System auditor.


Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Area Manager , Maintenance Planning

Tata Steel Limited
03.2022 - 03.2024
  • Eliminated cost of external purchase of Chequred plate by Rs.15,000 / Ton in collaboration with Tata Steel Meramandali (One-TATA synergy)
  • Achieved Cost Savings of 2.25 Crs through dedicated drive on de-propreitization of various maintenance spares through alternate vendor sourcing, OEM to OCM , Indigenisation
  • Introduced 03 new suppliers for recurring consuming items into TSL ecosystem for developing local vendor base (M/s Orissa Engg, M/s Jibasiya Industries, M/s Pramod Industries)
  • Facilitated support to NINL through transfer of 3.15 Crs of Corton Grade pipes from own inventory
  • Conceptualised the introduction of Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) for top 5% inventory (value-share) to avoid overstocking, with potential cost savings of 3.75 Crs
  • Liquidation of 7.2 Crs of high-aged inventory based on technology obsolesce / design upgradation through IBMD's buy-out division
  • Formulated Ideal Inventory Model for optimization inventory and developing framework for Phase-2 facilities, based on spares criticality to plant operations
  • Conceptualised proposals and presentations like Annual Business Plan, Management Reviews on Cost and Plant Performance, KPI tracker for Stakeholder management
  • Increased manpower productivity by 4 hrs/week through MIS generation of loan-out gatepass of equipment asset through in-house report generation in synergy with IT, thereby reducing out-pass count from 51 to 10 nos.
  • Identified 14.35 Crs of high-valued common spares across TSL locations through detailed study of process technology and criticality to plant operations, lead time.
  • Mitigated new procurement savings by ~25 Crs through Why-Buy initiative, an in-house tool for justifying new spares procurement based on past consumption trends
  • Development of In-house Material and Service ARC tracker (validity and cost consumption) for generating alarm for pro-active creation of new contracts or elimination of repeat one-time PRs , thereby saving 5 manhours/week
  • Formulated SOP for E-billing system for tracking from memo submission post job execution to Payment to vendor partners , thereby streamlining payment cycle from 90 days to 75 days
  • Facilitated TSPDL during breakdown for manufacturing of bull-gear through reverse engineering through M/s Shanti Gears
  • Formulated inputs from CSI units for Cost Benchmarking drive across TSL locations through detailed analysis of processes and cost booking methodology (CDQ bag-filters, CDQ bucket liner MOC change, FR grease consumption, dome valves, service line item)
  • Preparation of Annual Maintenance Contracts resulting in savings of 6.8 Crs through line-item analysis and optimizing contract levers
  • Implemented cost-saving measures that resulted in ~6.5Crs against maintenance planned budget without sacrificing plant deliverables
  • Boosted team productivity of newly inducted members to Planning Team through training and mentoring
  • Conducted online knowledge sharing session on Cost Report Analysis to Maintenance team
  • Optimised store-stock portfolio through sanitization of store-stock UMC list based on check of MOC, duplicity, relevance in market , thereby blocking 190 nos. of UMCs
  • Consolidated Opening-day-requirements (ODR) for Phase #2 project of largest greenfield steel-making project of Tata Steel Limited
  • Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty, and enhancing operations

Manager - Maintenance Planning

Tata Steel Limited
09.2021 - 02.2022
  • Eliminated cost of external purchase of Chequred plate by Rs.15,000 / Ton in collaboration with Tata Steel Meramandali (One-TATA synergy)
  • Facilitated support to NINL through transfer of 3.15 Crs of Corton Grade pipes from own inventory
  • Facilitated TSPDL during breakdown for manufacturing of bull-gear through reverse engineering through M/s Shanti Gears
  • Preparation of Annual Maintenance Contracts resulting in savings of 6.8 Crs through line-item analysis and optimizing contract levers
  • Conducted Knowledge Sharing Session on Cost Report Analysis to Maintenance team
  • Consolidated Opening-day-requirements (ODR) for Phase #2 project of largest greenfield steel-making project of Tata Steel Limited
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery

Manager , Mechanical Maintenance

Tata Steel Limited
07.2017 - 08.2021
  • Enhanced utilization of return fines by 25% through re-commissioning of Granulator based on the OEM recommendations and industry best practices
  • Reduction of MTTR of liner replacement of Noduliser discharge gate by 12 hrs through modular replacement approach
  • Awarded "Dream Team" for executing Wet Washing of Electrostatic Precipitators (ESP) - 1st time at Tata Steel through cross-functional collaboration
  • Planning and execution of Major Shutdown Jobs with zero safety incidents and reduction in critical chain path, thereby increasing process uptime by 20%
  • Formulated KPI based Review Mechanism of all Service Contracts from safe job execution to bill submission
  • Developing and monitoring productivity of technical support to have engaged and competent team and enabling working environments that drives high performance

Education

MBA -

Indian Institute of Management
Kozhikode
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Mechanical Engineering

Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology
Burla, Sambalpur , India
08.2013 - 05.2017

Skills

Budget & Inventory Management

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Accomplishments

Linkedin's Top Inventory Management Voice

1st Female Area manager In Maintenance domain

Safety ACE winner - 2x (FY21) & Safety Patron winner FY21


Certification

ISO 9001:2015 QMS certified Auditor

Timeline

ISO 9001:2015 QMS certified Auditor

10-2023

Area Manager , Maintenance Planning

Tata Steel Limited
03.2022 - 03.2024

Manager - Maintenance Planning

Tata Steel Limited
09.2021 - 02.2022

Manager , Mechanical Maintenance

Tata Steel Limited
07.2017 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Mechanical Engineering

Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology
08.2013 - 05.2017

MBA -

Indian Institute of Management
04.2001 -

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