Chitaranjan Panda

Contact Information Ahmadabad, Gujarat • +91-9811194335 • chitapanda7519@gmail.com

Professional Summary

Seasoned and result-oriented Plant Head with 23+ years of experience in injection molding, plastic
packaging, and automotive component manufacturing. Expertise in managing end-to-end plant
operations, driving manufacturing excellence, and implementing lean methodologies to enhance
productivity. Proven track record in P&L management, new product development, and cross-
functional team leadership. Adept at ensuring compliance with global quality standards and fostering
a culture of continuous improvement.

Core Competencies
 Injection Moulding & Assembly & PPC, Die casting Operations: Comprehensive knowledge
of injection moulding techniques & Paint Shop & PPC, materials (ABS, PP, Nylon, PMMA, PC),
and machinery (Sigma, L&T, Haitian, FMIL).

 Plant Management: P&L accountability, production planning, resource optimization, and cost
management with Budget management.

 Process Optimization: Lean manufacturing, 5S, TPM, TQM, OEE improvement, and Six Sigma
,4.0 (IOT,Cloud Base Data Management)Manufacturing tools.

 Quality Assurance: Implementation of ISO standards (14001, IATF 16949), defect analysis, and
process audits.

 Leadership: Building and mentoring teams, ensuring safety compliance, and driving employee
engagement with Strategic Thinking.

 Project Management: Installation and commissioning, vendor management, and timeline

 Cost Reduction: Initiated Cost Saving Projects to Reduce OPEX& CAPEX

 Innovator In Work Force Development: Developing Training Program, Which Became Model
company wide Adoption (WCM,4.0 Industry) with Workforce Efficiency.

 Sustainable Manufacturing: Actively Interested In Advance Sustainable Manufacturing

 Quality Control & Compliance:Oversee quality control measures to maintain low defect and
rejection rates.Address customer complaints related to product quality and implement
corrective actions. Ensure compliance with quality audits and certification.

 Manpower Management & Labor Productivity:Track and enhance employee productivity

 Safety & Compliance:Enforce safety policies and reduce the number of safety incidents.Ensure
compliance with all regulatory and safety inspections.Conduct regular safety training sessions and
near-miss incident reporting.

Professional Experience

Plant Manager – Saarthi Propack, Guwahati, Assam

Aug 2022 – to Till now

 Oversee operations at a plastic packaging plant catering to clients like Dabur, Emami, and
Marico.

 Responsible for P&L management, factory cost optimization, and achieving production
targets.

 Implemented manufacturing excellence practices, improving plant efficiency and customer

 Led the installation and commissioning of advanced machinery, ensuring seamless operations.

 Enhanced plant OEE by optimizing resources and reducing wastage.

Operations Head – JRG Automotive India Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon, Haryana

Aug 2021 – Apr 2022

 Managed molding and assembly operations for automotive clients like Honda, Suzuki, and
Autoliv.

 Delivered operational KPIs, ensuring alignment with ISO and IATF standards.

 Conducted new mold trials and implemented lean techniques to optimize productivity.

 Reduced scrap and maintenance costs while enhancing energy efficiency.

Project & Operations Manager (HOD) – AG Industries, Gurgaon & Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh

Jan 2010 – Mar 2021

 Directed molding and paint shop operations for automotive clients such as Hero and Autoliv.

 Spearheaded the implementation of TPM and TQM practices, resulting in improved efficiency.

 Reduced rejection rates by establishing robust quality management systems.

 Line Balancing, Time Motion study. Speed loss, Travel time Study, PHI work Design, IE With
Lean

Senior Engineer – Madhusudan Auto Ltd., Gurgaon, Haryana

Apr 2005 – Dec 2009

 Managed production planning and troubleshooting for injection molding processes.

 Maintained tool history and implemented preventive maintenance schedules.

 Optimized material consumption through detailed analysis and process improvements.

Junior Engineer – Print & Pack (CAL) Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata, West Bengal

Jul 2001 – Mar 2005

 Planned and executed production and shift schedules.

 Handled troubleshooting for injection and blow molding processes.

 Ensured consistent quality and adherence to production timelines.

Education

 M.Tech in Industrial Engineering & Management – BPUT, Odisha 2020

 B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering – BPUT, Odisha 2018

 Post-Graduate Diploma in Plastic Processing Technology – CIPET, Howrah 2001

Technical Skills

 Injection Molding Machinery: Sigma, L&T, Haitian

 Materials: ABS, PP, Nylon, PMMA, PC, HDPE

 Tools: MS Office, SAP

Certifications & Training

 ISO 14001 & IATF 16949 Standards

 Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma Techniques

 5S and TPM Practices

 Red Bin Analysis With COQ

Key Achievements
  Improved plant OEE by 15% through lean manufacturing initiatives.

 Successfully commissioned new molding machines, achieving seamless production ramp-up.

 Reduced operational costs by 10% through process optimization and waste reduction.

 Enhanced first-time quality rates by implementing robust quality control measures.

Personal Information

 Date of Birth: July 1, 1975

 Languages: English, Hindi

Chitaranjan Panda