Accomplished professional with a proven track record in the steel industry, adept at managing end-to-end operations for a 2.5 MT steel unit. Successfully implemented and optimized production strategies, achieving daily targets and enhancing capacity utilization. Demonstrated expertise in supply chain management and logistics optimization. Led strategic initiatives, resulting in substantial cost savings. Proficient in project management and managing diverse and cross-functional teams.
Functional Areas
Education
National Institute of Technology Warangal
Bachelor of Technology Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
2008-2012
Accomplishment
Letter of Appreciation
Letter of Appreciation from Chief General Manager (Works), Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited.
Gold Medal
Roll of Honor Gold Medal for securing the highest CGPA from the Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Department, 2008 – 2012 batch, NIT Warangal.
Gold Medal
Gold Medal for the Best Outgoing Student from the Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Department, 2008 – 2012 batch, NIT Warangal.
Top 50
Finished in Top 50 in Consulting Consortium, a National Level competition conducted by IIM ABC and ISB.
Certification
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Experience
Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited
3 Years 7 Months
Manager (Operations)
Jul'19 - Mar'23
Managed Operations of 2.5 MT steel unit from planning to production.
Developed a sustainable production strategy for newly commissioned Steel unit of 2.5 MT capacity.
Developed upstream and downstream logistics for newly commissioned 2.5 million tonne capacity steel unit.
Expertise in supply chain planning areas like demand and supply planning, inventory planning and logistics planning.
Spearheaded a cross functional team of 10 people in successfully integrating state of the art technology (Pulverized Coal Injection) which led to an annual savings of Rs 100 million.
Led a diverse team of 3 officers, 20 non-executives and a contractor team of 12, managing conflicts and involving in negotiations with trade unions.
Developed younger talent by engaging the team in Training & Development programs.
Responsible for performance management.
Implemented COVID mitigation strategies, including alternate day duty roster, ensuring uninterrupted plant operations.
Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited
10 Years 7 Months
Asst Manager (Operations)
Aug'12 - Dec'23
Qualitative analysis of historical operational data across various operating parameters to predict the scope of deviations and identify areas of improvement.
Worked on various key strategic initiatives including Process Optimization and Process Modifications to increase daily production.
Implemented innovative ideas with in-house expertise, which led to an annual savings of Rs 10 million.
Ideated and contributed to the development of Fuel Rate Calculator which helps in analyzing the hourly fuel requirement. This helped in an annual savings of Rs 10 million.