Khushbir Singh Nagra

About Khushbir Singh Nagra

Qualified and experienced Electrical & Instrumentation/Automation professional currently working as a Manager - Engineering at Asian Paints Limited.Specialties:** Design, procurement, execution and stabilisation of multiple automated paint projects having IO’s with in short span of 18-20 months. Exposure of working with all big OEM’s and Engineering consultants.** Supervision of Engineering Design and Maintenance of Process Control Systems & Instruments for Chemical Manufacturing Plant** Programming & Maintenance of ABB 800XA DCS System** Custodian of World Class Production Automation System - MES (Manufacturing Execution System) of ABB ** Implementation of various Automation Projects across sections of the plant to eliminate manual interventions, improve productivity, cost reduction, hazard elimination, Accuracy improvements.** Responsible for strengthening the PM check list and shift of PM to Predictive for all the possible equipment’s ** Proficiency in operation of Allen Bradley, L&T Yaskawa PLCs, SCADA, Panel View HMI, Siemens S-7 (400) DCS** Currently handling the team 20 nos of experienced engineers, working in the maintenance of Electrical and Instrumentation, Power consumption reductions at plant level, stabilisation and exploration of predictive in engineering. Strengthen the RCM methodology in engineering.** Good exposure in negotiating with all the big OEMs, focuses on strengthening the relationship with all the concerned stakeholders.**Certified energy manager from BEE.

Experience

1. Deputy General Manager Supply Chain & Logistics

   Aditya Birla Group

   Jul 2025 — Present

   Strategic and tech-driven Engineer with deep expertise in managing digitally integrated, high-performance supply chain operations. I lead end-to-end materials management, demand planning, and nationwide distribution—anchored by advanced warehouse systems and real-time logistics intelligence.Tech Infrastructure- Warehouses powered by EWM and ASRS, ensuring precision, speed, and scalability- Real-time dock operations via TITO (Truck In–Truck Out) systems- Logistics execution through TMS, with Pando as a backup for visibility and contingency control.Core Responsibilities- Custodian of raw and packing materials with EWM-driven workflows- Manage dispatch of finished goods across India using TMS-integrated logistics- Collaborate with central teams for demand planning and inventory fulfillment- Optimize routes, monitor transporter performance, and ensure SLA compliance- Drive exploratory projects in automation, predictive logistics, and digital twin modeling- Lead a team of 40 senior professionals and coordinate 150+ contract staff- Align with planning, procurement, production, and finance to deliver supply chain excellence.Impact Highlights- Achieved near-zero inventory discrepancies via EWM-ASRS integration- Cut logistics turnaround time by 30% through TITO and TMS optimization- Boosted agility and visibility with Pando-backed logistics planning.

Education

• BEE

  Certificate of energy manager, Engineering

  2013 — 2014

• Punjab Technical

  Diploma, Electronics & Communication

• Punjab Technical University

  MBA

  2007 — 2009

• Punjab Technical University

  B, Tech (Electronics & Instrumentation)

  2004 — 2007

Skills

• Engineering
• Instrumentation
• Plant Maintenance
• Profibus
• Plc
• Automation
• Dcs
• Calibration
• Factory
• Project Engineering
• Programmable Logic Controller (Plc)
• Manufacturing
• Troubleshooting
• Distributed Control System (Dcs)
• Commissioning
• Variable Frequency Drives
• Modbus