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Arpan Das

Deputy General Manager (Manufacturing)
Ratchaburi

Summary

Dynamic Deputy General Manager with a proven track record at various industries excelling in project execution management and process optimization. Achieved a substantial reduction in inventory while fostering workforce development and collaboration. Expertise in maintenance management and effective problem-solving drives organizational growth and operational excellence.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Deputy General Manager (Manufacturing)

IPP Lead & Metals Co. Ltd
03.2025 - Current
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining focus on meeting key milestones.
  • Participated in planning process to achieve corporate objectives.
  • Ensured compliance with relevant regulations by developing robust policies and procedures.
  • Fostered and promoted cooperative and harmonious working climate conducive to maximum employee morale, productivity, and effectiveness.
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration to drive successful project completion within deadlines.

Senior Manager (Central Stores)

R R Ispat (Hira Group, Unit of GPIL)
07.2024 - 03.2025
  • Head of Department (Central Stores).
  • Inventory Management (Consumables) of the entire division (TLT, HMP, Pipe Mill, Cable Tray division, Solar Division, Galvanizing Plant, Strip & Structural Mill).
  • All incoming and outgoing consumable items process control.
  • SAP MM Module implementation.
  • Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
  • Consistently met or exceeded annual performance targets set by senior leadership.

Senior Manager (Procurement)

ISWP Ltd. (A Subsidiary of Tata Steel Ltd.)
04.2015 - 05.2022
  • Head of Main Stores (ISWP Ltd. & JEMCO).
  • Materials management of production units- Rodmill, Wiremill, Casting Business.
  • Planning & procurement of all regular consumables.
  • Preparation of Annual Business plan & MIS of the department.
  • Imparting trainings to the subordinates.
  • Drafting of policies for stores’ critical/insurance items and obsolescence provision.
  • ABC categorization of operations spares & consumables.  Tracking of shelf-life items.
  • FIFO establishment in material issue.
  • GRNs of incoming revenue, capital, and import items.
  • Quality clearance in system for incoming materials (on behalf of user department).
  • Planning & Execution of Vendor managed Inventory.
  • Responsible for all legal & safety compliances at Main Stores.


Accomplishments:

  • Stores spares & consumable Inventory reduction by 25%.
  • Departmental cost reduction & optimization by 12%.
  • Established full proof Standard Operating Procedures in the department.
  • Eliminated about 12 Non-value added processes from the existing system.
  • Achieved Zero accidents during the whole tenure.


Added Responsibility:

  • TPM Coordinator of the plant.
  • Achieved TPM Consistency award from JIPM.
  • Internal Auditor of QMS, EMS and OHSAS.

Manager (Rod Mill Maintenance)

ISWP Ltd. (A Subsidiary of Tata Steel Ltd.)
09.2004 - 03.2015
  • Plant In charge of the Mechanical Maintenance team of Wire Rod Mill.
  • Responsible for developing, implementing and sustaining strategies that deliver world class levels of plant reliability, Productivity and Maintenance cost effectiveness.
  • Developed and lead a team of skilled and unskilled workmen that directly impact maintenance execution effectiveness.
  • Ensuring compliance to relevant maintenance and inspection standards by Daily Management.
  • In hand experience in maintenance of :
  • Roughing and intermediate mill, helical and pinion gearboxes of makes- Schloemann & Morgardshammer.
  • High speed No Twist Mill Gearboxes & Roll units.
  • Stelmor conveyor equipment like ‘Radicon’, ‘Flender’ gearboxes, Friction and antifriction bearings, chain drives and couplings.
  • Centrifugal blowers of Stelmor conveyors and knowledge of their importance in the quality of the Wire rods.
  • Various hydraulic equipment of ‘Rexroth’, ‘Vickers’ make Solenoid valves, Cylinders, Hydro motors, High pressure Vane and axial piston pumps.
  • Pneumatic equipment like Solenoid valves and cylinders of ‘Schrader’ and ‘Orion’ make.


Few Accomplishments:

  • Monthly Breakdown reduction of about 52% Operating hours.
  • Achieved Zero breakdown in 22 machines of the plant.
  • Yearly maintenance Cost reduction by 15%.
  • Established Preventive maintenance & CBM schedules of the plant.
  • Reduction in Planned Shutdown maintenance time.
  • Completed two minor projects for process improvement in Wire Rodmill.

Assistant Engineer (Mechanical)

Usha Martin Industries Ltd.
09.1999 - 09.2004
  • Area incharge of the coil handling area of Wire Rod Mill.
  • Planning & Execution of all Planned, shutdown & Breakdown related activities of the area.
  • Spares management of the Coil handling area.
  • Shift Incharge Mechanical Maintenance of Wire Rod Mill.


Few Accomplishments:

  • Improvement related initiatives of the department.
  • Breakdown reduction by 25 % within a span of 15 months.
  • Planning & Execution of cost reduction activities majority of lubricants.
  • Process improvement & Bearing cost reduction.
  • TPM initiatives at Wire Rod Mill (Planned Maintenance Pillar).

Education

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Government Polytechnic College
Durg, Chhattisgarh (India)
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Process optimization
  • Organizational growth strategies
  • Workforce development expertise
  • Project execution management
  • Effective problem-solving
  • Cost management analysis
  • Maintenance Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Total Productive Maintenance

Software

SAP MM Module

Microsoft office

Certification

Internal Auditor (QMS, EMS, OHSAS)

Timeline

Deputy General Manager (Manufacturing)

IPP Lead & Metals Co. Ltd
03.2025 - Current

Senior Manager (Central Stores)

R R Ispat (Hira Group, Unit of GPIL)
07.2024 - 03.2025

Internal Auditor (QMS, EMS, OHSAS)

01-2020

Tata Business Excellence Module

01-2018

Senior Manager (Procurement)

ISWP Ltd. (A Subsidiary of Tata Steel Ltd.)
04.2015 - 05.2022

Manager (Rod Mill Maintenance)

ISWP Ltd. (A Subsidiary of Tata Steel Ltd.)
09.2004 - 03.2015

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Government Polytechnic College
04.2001 -

Assistant Engineer (Mechanical)

Usha Martin Industries Ltd.
09.1999 - 09.2004
Arpan DasDeputy General Manager (Manufacturing)