1. PRADIPTA BHATTACHARYA
Mobile: 09893188319 ~ E-Mail: tutul57@yahoo.com
HIGH-PERFORMA NCE MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE
Production Planning & Control ~ Logistics ~ Metallurgy ~ SAP Implementation (PP & PM Modules)
Extensive exposure in driving critical assignments across the career with proven success in ensuring optimum results
Accelerated Profits, Productivity and Cost Containment with Process Upgrades; Applies Qualitative & Quantitative
Analyses to Elicit Top Results from Employees, Vendors and Partners
Strategic, analytical executive facilitating over 3 decades of experience; employing “get it done” approach that
invigorated profits and heightened productivity. Facilitated as Senior Manager, with a flair for adapting quickly to dynamic
business environments. Areas of excellence included:
▪ Strategic Planning ▪ Production Management ▪ Logistics ▪ Metallurgical Operations ▪ Management
Consulting ▪ SAP Implementation ▪ Business Process Improvement (BPI) ▪ Change Management ▪ Quality ▪
Process Enhancements ▪ Cost Savings ▪ Value Engineering ▪ People Management
 Have facilitated the mapping of business processes and transforming organisational practices with focus on:
o Managing project / production / metallurgical operations with key focus on top-line & bottom-line profitability by
ensuring optimal utilization of resources
o Enhancing process operations, optimizing resource & capacity utilization, escalating productivity & operational
efficiencies; while curtailing costs & expenses
 Enterprising leader with a solid record of contributions that involved set up of
new processes as well as streamlining existing operations
 Expertise in overseeing the implementation of SAP viz. configuration
changes, support & training end users. Dexterous in production planning
section of fabrication cast house, smelter & power plants; entering the same
in SAP
 A principal executive ‘point of contact’ for the company accountable for
ensuring that appropriate business strategies are in place and are acted upon
according to the priorities
 Expertise in handling operations & maintenance and erection &
commissioning activities involving quality assurance, resource planning, in-
process inspection and coordination with internal / external departments
 Effective communicator & negotiator with strong analytical, problem solving
& organizational abilities
Organizational Scan___________________________________________________________________
Since Feb’81: Bharat Aluminum Co. Ltd., (BALCO) Korba, Chhatisgarh
Last designated as Associate General Manager
Career Progression:
Key Result Areas:
 Managing end-to-end project operations from planning to monitoring the on-site activities and final execution for the
new product development; monitoring development with respect to cost, resource deployment, time over-runs and
quality compliance; evaluating production progress & taking adequate corrective actions
 Identifying & developing potential vendors for achieving cost effective purchases of the materials; strengthening
existing vendor source & assessing performance of the vendors based on various criterions such as quality /
technology improvement rate, timely delivery, credit terms etc.
 Overseeing production planning & control and achieving production target as per plan

2. Overseeing production planning & co
 Ensuring complete in-process quality control and continuous
improvement in process capabilities
 Focusing on the optimization of process parameters; initiating
process improvements for achieving bottom line objectives &
productivity targets
 Attending customer’s complaints; monitoring manufacturing
processes & troubleshooting problems in coordination with other
departments and improving efficiency
 Supervising the shop floor and conducting process and product
audits; conducting process/ equipment control runs for process
capability studies
 Leading workforce; imparting continuous job training for
accomplishing greater operational effectiveness / efficiency
 Ensuring the implementation of ERP systems in liaison with
Consultants; training end-users
Present status : Working as a business partner in BRERP technology services Pvt Ltd and looking
after different SAP projects , support, implementation being managed by the company
Attainments:
As Associate General Manager
 Played a key role in integrating PS with PM Module for scheduling of annual shutdown planning; worked as a team
member in implementation of DMS Module
 Efficiently developed various Z reports in coordination with ABAP team for asset optimization, cost reports, etc.
 Actively involved in online development of scrap transfer automization from Rolling mill /Cast house to Foundry
 Was Team Member of GRC implementation
 Deftly carried out security audit of ITGC SOX
 Pivotal in handling Helpdesk Management functions of FMS
 Essayed a crucial role in SAP Merger i.e. functioned as CTM for configuration, testing and transport to production
server
 Successfully completed SAP PS project life cycle implementation from blue printing to design phase, testing, cutover
,go live and post implementation support.
 Hands on support for business processes covering SAP Modules of PP, PM, QM and PS and integration between them
As Associate General Manager – Systems
 Associated with the team for audit of final certification of SOX
 Shouldered responsibilities as a Coordinator for inbound and out bound material movement application development
which has integration with security, weighbridge, stores, marketing, logistics and SAP
 Instrumental in supporting SAP
PP & PM module end users in
case of any problem
 Involved in online development
of:
o RGP – NRGP
o Scrap transfer
As AGM – Systems
 Dexterously guided the
development of Customer
Information System (an online
information system for
customers)
 Oversaw wide gamut of tasks
involved in:
o SOX implementation /
certification
o Internal auditing for
different policies of ITGC
SOX policies
o Helpdesk management for
call resolution
o ADS implementation
o Software compliance
o Support to SAP PP & PM
module end users in case of any problem
 Enhanced MES system in Fabrication by adding work centres and direct integration with weighing machines

3. As Associate General Manager
 Spearheaded production planning & packing section of fabrication entailing inventory control and development of
new improved packing methods
 Holds the distinction of computerizing Manufacturing Execution System; also oversaw the handing over finished
material after clearance from QC to warehouse
 Led efforts towards manufacturing execution i.e. software involving automation of manual log-sheets and tracking of
WIP work0center wise in fabrication unit as core team member for up-gradation of SAP 4.7 to 6.0 for PP module
 Successfully launched Bar Code System in packing for finished product and integrating with SAP
As Manager
 Administered the production planning section of fabrication & cast house by creating ad releasing production orders
in SAP as per sales order from marketing
 Controlled:
o Consumption of all intermediate goods, WIP, etc. in the SAP System
o Capacity planning and scheduling of work centres for proper flow of material
 Dealt with smelter dept. for hot metal planning to foundry and cast house
 Partnered with marketing for effective production planning and sales order tracking
 Pivotal in increasing production of rolled products by over 30% thus reducing COP
 Acted as Core Team Member of SAP PP (R/3) project implementation with Consultants for designing & configuration
of the PP Module at Fabrication & Cast House
As Production Manager
 Managed the finishing line of Rolled Products and Production Controller of Hot Rolling Mills
 Skilfully ramped up the production level of hot rolling mill by 10% by adopting different preheating techniques
 Instituted Rolling of Hard Alloys (Defence Orders) without much scrap and cracks
As Deputy Manager
 Took care of the execution, planning and dispatch of primary, secondary & by-products by arranging transportation
& material handling contract
 Handled the warehouse involving storing, loading & preparation of dispatch documents, etc.
 Significantly identified old stock lying in warehouse for a considerable period, repacked the same and coordinated
with the marketing for liquidation of stock
 Contributions towards implementing Marketing Invoicing System (MARINES) in the warehouse - automation of
dispatch documents and invoices
As Engineer/ Asst Engineer
 Accountable for production planning of extruded product in profile & tube shop involving inventory control of
raw material & WIP.
 Designed annual production plans of extruded products.
 Managed production of Rolled & Extruded Products in coordination with Marketing, Production & Quality Control
departments.
 Examined shop performance with respect to production targets, recovery and availability of equipment.
 Planned and arranged third party Inspections
Feb’80-Jan’81: Gontermann Pieper Ltd., Kolkata as Engineer (Trainee)
Last CTC drawn - Approx 20 lakhs per anum
Notice period - Nil
Education & Credentials________________________________________________________________
Bachelor of Engineering (Metallurgy) in 1980
Regional Engineering College, Durgapur with 69.60%
Professional Membership: Life Member of Indian Institute of Metals
Personal Dossier______________________________________________________________________
Date of Birth: 14th
December, 1957
Present Address: Flat No. 201, Birendra Apartments, Chaoni, Nagpur-440013
Permanent Address: same as above
Linguistic Abilities: Hindi, English & Bengali