Aruni Sarkar

Aruni Sarkar

10 Years 9 Months Overall Experience
Experienced professional with over 10 years experience in Petrochemical sector, with exposure to diverse roles such as operations management, digital transformation, project management, total quality management, resource planning and environmental sustainability. Led large teams to ensure on time project delivery, spearheaded digital transformation projects that enhanced operational flexibility and safety, mentored people, managed conflicts and handled disagreements. Currently pursuing MBA at IIM Indore, I am focused on transitioning into leadership roles that leverage my expertise in project management, process optimization, innovation, and digital innovation.

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Education

IIM Indore
MBA

2024-25

Heritage Institute of Technology
B.Tech in Chemical Engineering

2009-2013

SDA BOCCONI
Advanced Leadership Program

2024

Accomplishment

Promotion
Achieved 3 promotions in 9 years
National Semi-Finalist
Tata Imagination Challenge

2024

Member of Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (IIChE)

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Certification

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Provided by KPMG

2014

Certified Scrum Product Owner
Provided by Scrum Alliance

2024

CII SCM Pro
Provided by Confederation of Indian Industry

2024

Experience

Haldia Petrochemicals Limited

10 Years 9 Months

Manager

2013 - 2024

  1. Led digitalization initiatives by implementing a cloud-based digital permit system, elevating safety, workflow efficiency and enhancing productive man-hours.
  2. Spearheaded the development of an advanced digital twin model for product changeovers in collaboration with a third-party solution architect.
  3. Reduced maintenance costs through the deployment of IIoT-enabled online vibration monitoring devices for rotary assets, mitigating frequent breakdowns and reactive repairs through predictive maintenance.
  4. Commissioned a PE wax plant valued at INR 75 Cr, ensuring on-time delivery.
  5. Optimized steam consumption through a project using lean principles, delivering a cost-savings of INR 1.5 million annually and improving process efficiency.
  6. Engineered a new product changeover process using, reducing downtime and boosting plant throughput.
  7. Reduced equipment cleaning frequency by 30% by applying data-driven optimization techniques, improving throughput and resulting in a savings of INR 1.7 Cr annually.