Dwipendra Chakraborty

About Dwipendra Chakraborty

Enterprising leader focused on achieving exceptional results in highly competitive environments through continuous improvement and capability to manage change with ease; offering expertise in Engineering Management, Project Management, Plant/Factory Operations; targeting leadership roles with an organization of repute.Profile Summary:1. Keen strategist with over 24 years of rich experience in leading end-to-end Plant Operations, Brownfield Projects, Engineering Management, Production Operations, Utility & Factory Maintenance, Vendor Development and Safety Management2. Business Leader with impressive success in consistently increasing operational efficiency by re-organizing business direction and through strategic initiatives & cost control measures to achieve to top-line & bottom-line objectives3. Extensive experience entire gamut of Project Management activities including planning & execution of projects, drawing study & analysis, design, detailed engineering, procurement, scheduling, inspection, execution, testing & commissioning4. Characterized as a visionary with capabilities in extensive planning & management for ensuring projects are completed within the assigned time, quality & cost parameters5. Proficiency in developing effective Maintenance Strategies and directing safe & reliable operation of utility equipment and production machinery with adherence to all applicable statutory requirements & policies6. Insightful Analyst with rich experience in implementing Industry 4.0, Energy Conservation and Sustainability initiatives for the Division (across Wind, Solar, Biomass spheres)7. Proven track record of successfully leading several process improvement and cost saving projects during the career span, thereby achieving manufacturing excellence8. Strong understanding of British Safety Council Guidelines, Work Permit Systems, TPM, ISO 9001 and 14001 and effective implementation of the same9. Possess comprehensive knowledge across all fields of engineering, which adds value to the unparalleled experience gained over the years10. Exceptional leadership & interpersonal skills exhibited in leading & managing multiple teams across several functions & geographies, and aligning their efforts in transforming the organization’s vision into reality

Experience

1. Head of Engineering and Projects - Tobacco Division

   ITC Limited

   Mar 2016 — Present · Kolkata, IN

   Managing a country-wide portfolio of projects entailing an investment of over Rs. Crores across factories (5 Factories + 5 OCM’s) of the Division.Responsibilities encompass identifying, developing business case, planning, engineering, estimating cost, seeking sanctions and facilitating implementation of projects in the areas of: New product development, Capacity gearing in co-ordination with marketing function, Induction of new technology, Interventions towards improving cost productivity, Replacement of obsolete technology, Infrastructural expansions.Regularly interacting with the highest Executive Committee of the Division to update and seek approvals on the projects.Centrally coordinating and collaborating with all factories of the Division to facilitate progress of projects.Managing the Factories Operational Expense Budget for the Division (Rs300Cr)Driving the “Industry 4.0” projects for the Division. Leading the Sustainability initiatives for the Division (Wind, Solar, Biomass)Steering extensive techno-commercial discussions and finalization of contracts with domestic vendors and overseas OEMs.

Education

• Kendriya Vidyalaya

  HSC, Science

  1992 — 1993

• Government Engineering College, Modasa

  BE, Electrical

  1993 — 1997

Skills

• Manufacturing
• Procurement
• Quality System
• Six Sigma
• Continuous Improvement
• Validation
• Project Planning
• Gmp
• Factory
• Iso
• Lean Manufacturing
• Plant Maintenance