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Sourav Chandra Saha
Senior Manager
Kolkata
Summary
Accomplished TPM and TQM professional with over 7 years of experience in implementing world-class manufacturing practices. Expert in driving Total Productive Maintenance initiatives, improving OEE, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Proficient in Total Quality Management, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and 5S deployment. Deep knowledge in Industry 4.0 technologies and strong background in industrial automation, including PLC, VFD, HMI, and smart manufacturing systems. Looking to lead transformational maintenance and quality initiatives as a TPM Manager.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Manager - Industrial Automation
Tata Motors
03.2023 - Current
- Responsible for upgrading automation standards at Jamshedpur plant.
- Led AMR development for material handling and smart kitting applications.
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
- Reduced costs, optimized resource allocation, and improved efficiency in managing projects.
- Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
- Drove TPM & TQM initiatives across the plant.
- Led cross-functional teams and vendor coordination.
Senior Automation Engineer (Lead AGV Developer)
Watrana Traction
01.2021 - 03.2023
- Designed and developed driverless MHE systems.
- Led mechanical/electrical teams and handled procurement, BOQ, and customer training.
- Initiated preventive maintenance planning and SOPs.
Instrumentation Engineer
Armstrong International
09.2019 - 01.2021
- Installation and commissioning of heat pump, flowmeter, and control valves.
- Designed instrumentation schematics and participated in steam audits.
- Supported maintenance scheduling and quality checks.
Automation Application Engineer
Max Engineering
09.2017 - 08.2019
- Commissioned PLC, MCC, and VFD panels.
- Provided technical support and programming.
- Handled maintenance root cause diagnosis and fixes.
Education
B.Tech/B.E. - Electrical Engineering
Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT)
BhubneswarSkills
TPM Implementation Expert
TQM Expert
OEE optimization specialist
Kaizen Expert
5S Expert
RCA Expert
Preventive Maintenance Expert
Industrial Automation Expert
Data analytics
Organizational improvement
Problem-solving
Software
Robot Operating system
C
Certification
Industrial Automation
Timeline
Robot Operating System
03-2023
Senior Manager - Industrial Automation
Tata Motors
03.2023 - Current
Senior Automation Engineer (Lead AGV Developer)
Watrana Traction
01.2021 - 03.2023
Instrumentation Engineer
Armstrong International
09.2019 - 01.2021
Automation Application Engineer
Max Engineering
09.2017 - 08.2019
Industrial Automation
06-2017
B.Tech/B.E. - Electrical Engineering
Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT)