SUBHENDU MANDAL

Technical leadership:

· Delivered projects from conceptualization to commissioning, including layout design, specification development, supplier selection, equipment procurement, and erection & commissioning. Successfully delivered one green field project of costing $ 40 million and various brown field projects of cost approx. $ 10 million/Year from conceptualization to commissioning, resulting in improved operational efficiency and cost savings of $ 0.8 million.

· Led new model development activities, including trials and process stabilisation. Successfully introduced 3 new models and 4 minor change models, achieving 40% reduction in trial stage change points and 2% reduction in trial duration, leading to faster time-to-market.

· Contributed to the development of long-term business plans and objectives.

· Led digital transformation initiatives and process optimisation projects to enhance manufacturing operations and drive efficiency. Implemented 6 major digital transformation initiatives and process optimization projects, resulting in 2% improvement in manufacturing efficiency and productivity.

· Assessing strategies in terms of product and process evaluation and adoption of new technologies to meet manufacturing cost reduction and market demand. Achieved overall 4% reduction of manufacturing cost (Energy cost- 12%, material cost- 8%).

· Directing technical and operational activities of the company to meet business objectives with respect to cost, quality, and schedule.

· Oversaw cross-functional teams and provided strategic guidance for project success.

· Mentored and developed team of 64 subordinates to build high-performing teams.

Commercial Management:

· Played a pivotal role in capital procurement activities, from business case preparation to commissioning, ensuring efficient procurement processes and successful project execution. Managed capital procurement projects of worth $ 90 million in FY 21-22 including projects related to plants & new model development.

· Developed and implemented sourcing strategies to achieve procurement goals, focusing on cost reduction and cost avoidance while maintaining high-quality standards.

· Collaborated with stakeholders to establish strategic partnerships with key suppliers, fostering long-term relationships and driving mutually beneficial outcomes.

· Led supplier introductions for localization initiatives and competitive pricing, expanding the supplier base and enhancing competitiveness in the market. Introduced more than 4 new suppliers in FY 21-22, resulted overall cost saving $ 0.6 million by competitive pricing and also helped in expanding the supplier base.

Technical Management:

• Assisting in project delivery from conceptualization to commissioning, working on tasks such as layout design, specification development, and equipment procurement under the guidance of senior team members. Successfully handled the layout, design, and installation & commissioning of machines and equipment for the 3 new production facility of capacity each 2.5 Lakh/year & Capacity expansion projects (paint shop) in 2006, 2011, and FY 2013.

• Supporting new model development activities, including participating in trials and process stabilisation efforts.Contributed to achieving quality stabilization, smooth ramp-up, and the establishment of standard operating procedures for all processes, ensuring the timely achievement of SOP.

• Contributing to the development of long-term business plans and objectives by conducting research, data analysis, and providing recommendations. Demonstrated expertise in productivity improvement and capacity expansion of existing plants to meet market demand, achieving a 30% increase in production capacity across all three lines in FY 2008-2010 by enhancing flexibility and implementing new technologies.

• Assisting in digital transformation initiatives and process optimisation projects by collecting and analysing data, implementing improvements, and monitoring results. Collaborated on introducing digital transformation projects such as an automatic energy monitoring system and a dynamic colour grouping and production tracking system based on MES, enabling real-time energy monitoring, efficient production tracking, and optimisation of resources.

• Supporting the assessment of strategies in terms of product and process evaluation, researching new technologies, and providing input on manufacturing cost reduction and market demand. Involved in the development of in-house design of jigs, mounts, and PLC-based Area control systems to reduce costs and improve productivity.

• Assisting in the coordination of technical and operational activities to meet business objectives within specified parameters of cost, quality, and schedule. Contributed to enhancing flexibility by interlinking Weld body storage of three lines, catering to extra demand and optimizing the effective utilization of the paint shop capacity. Played a role in implementing cost-saving measures such as introducing natural gas instead of propane for ovens in the paint shop, resulting in savings of $ 0.3 million/Year.

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams and providing support in project coordination and implementation.

• Seeking guidance from senior team members, learning from their expertise, and actively participating in mentorship programs to develop technical and professional skills.

Commercial Role :

• Assisting in capital procurement activities, including supporting the preparation of business cases, coordinating procurement processes, and ensuring project execution aligns with objectives. Participating in supplier negotiations, contract management, and supplier performance evaluations. Successfully delivered projects worth more than $ 50 million majorly for 2 new plants ( greenfield) and various continuous improvement projects.

• Supporting the development and implementation of sourcing strategies to achieve procurement goals, focusing on cost reduction, cost avoidance, and maintaining high-quality standards.

• Collaborating with stakeholders to establish and maintain strategic partnerships with key suppliers, contributing to long-term relationships and driving mutually beneficial outcomes.

• Assisting in supplier introductions for localization initiatives and competitive pricing, supporting efforts to expand the supplier base and enhance competitiveness in the market.

• Supporting the tracking and management of procurement budgets, ensuring alignment with financial goals and objectives.

• Assisting in the coordination and documentation of procurement processes, including the preparation of reports, contracts, and purchase orders and payment management through ERP ( Enterprise resource planning).