The document outlines the professional profile of Dipayan Bhattacharjee, a mechanical engineer with 11 years of experience in paper converting operations, currently serving as a Production Manager at Asia Pulp and Paper (India) Pvt. Ltd. His expertise includes production management, compliance, process improvements, and vendor management, with demonstrated skills in leading teams, improving efficiency, and project management. The document also details his work history, educational background, and various certifications, highlighting his leadership qualities and commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

1. Seeking a senior managerial role in Operations
SNAPSHOT
 A competent Paper converting specialist, Mechanical Engineering professional with 11 years combined experience in
managing Operations-Production, Quality, Product development, Projects & Maintenance in Paper Converting
FMCG.
 Currently working with Asia Pulp and Paper (India) Pvt. Ltd. As Production Manager.
 Product lines worked with – Facial tissue, Cigarette tissue, Hand Towels, Hospital Beds, Aluminium Foils, Cling Films,
Kitchen Towels, Maxi Rolls, Pocket Tissues, Toilet Rolls, C Fold, Napkins (Printed/Plain),Paper cups, plates, Interfold, writing
printing, board, and Non-woven converting.
 Machines worked with PCMC, DCM, Bretting, Langenpac, Kallfass, Cartonizers, Senning, Tai-Sheun, Jin-Sung, Jagenberg,
Will-Pemco, Amaco, Perini, Chanli, Soontrue, Goebel, Harnden, Wrapmatic, Atlas, Godrej, etc.
 LRQA certified internal auditor for IMS (ISO 9001, 14001, 18001 OHS).Working knowledge of 5S, TPM, TQM, 6 sigma,
SMED, Self-Managed Work Team Concept, SAP PP module, GMP, HACCP and FSC standards.
 Ranked 3rd
in 6 Sigma live project and certification for Green Belt under Indian Statistical Institute.
 British Council Calcutta certified emotionally intelligent while handling manpower of over 100 people and excellent
communicator with strong negotiation skills having leadership qualities & analytical power.
 Overlooking Production, maintenance, quality, spares procurement, new machinery procurement and installation.
 Undertaking and implementing improvement projects, budgets, and manpower and business strategies in Operations.
 Proficiency in machine condition analysis, record keeping, presentation making, liaise internationally for spares and support.
 A keen strategist and planner with skills in conceptualising and effecting maintenance initiatives like breakdown and
shutdown maintenance, machine condition and time studies to enhance plant efficiency and productivity.
 Ensuring machine availability via preventive and proactive maintenance techniques like condition monitoring, machine
condition monitoring checklist and machine history card (used to analyse trends) and finally workforce handling & training.
 St. John’s Ambulance trained certified first Aider.
Core Competencies
Strategy & Planning:-
1) Understand and manage the requirements/expectations of the organization, prepare budget (capex) for the plant and
seek approval from Director.
2) Formulate the working plan for the plant based on inputs from the Sales manager, cascade the plan/plant goals to the
team members, and monitor their performance.
3) Submit required reports to the Director and seek advice on critical parameters /issues.
Production Management:-
1) Drive production targets as per plan and quality parameters, while maintaining the laid down safety standards.
2) Ensure smooth functioning of the plant and address critical escalations (e.g. breakdown of critical machines and resolve
critical escalations related to manufacturing of products).
3) Monitor availability of material, infrastructure, manpower and equipment for production process and review and approve
new equipment’s and machine purchase.
4) Ensure that manufacturing operations run without any delays and all delivery guidelines are adhered to Monitor and
ensure maintenance of optimum inventory levels as per plant goals.
5) Monitor plant maintenance, machine condition monitoring and check on preventive maintenance and breakdown
maintenance reports to ensure maximum machine availability.
6) Provide required technical support to the team and monitor consumption of spares and consumables.
7) Ensure creation of detailed SOPs for running the plant effectively.
DIPAYAN BHATTACHARJEE
Mobile: 0091 9007788946
E-mail: dipayan111@gmail.com
Skype : dipayan.bhattacharjee

2. Compliance & Control:-
1) Participate in audit processes for plant production for regulatory audits like TPM, TQM, ISO, FSC, GMP, and HACCP.
2) Monitor and review compliance of manufacturing processes/work environment for all regulatory, safety, and statutory
requirements.
3) Liaise with critical local and statutory authorities for required compliances and relationship management.
4) Ensure implementation of ISO in the plant and ensure for necessary registration in Standards accreditations.
Process Improvements:-
1) Benchmark the best practices and analyse ideas generated by employees to improve existing processes and ensure
cost reduction and productivity enhancement.
2) Responsible for implementation of best process practices (6 SIGMA, SMWT, 5S, TPM, TQM, etc.,) in the plant.
Safety & Environment:-
1) Monitor and ensure training of subordinates and employees in safety & plant emergency management.
2) Responsible for overall maintenance of plant work environment and upkeep Implement & improve safety record by
addressing both physical safety issues and employee safety attitudes.
Vendor Management:-
1) Manage critical vendor relationships, negotiate on price and terms of the contract, and ensure quality standards by
vendors and timely delivery.
2) Finalize new vendors as per the guidance of the Director and ensure cost optimization while maintaining quality
standards.
Goods Dispatch:-
1) Oversee dispatch of finished goods as per dispatch plan received from Sales Manager.
2) Monitor and ensure accurate and timely shipments to ensure labour cost per tonne is minimized.
3) Review and track proper segregation/coding/marking/stacking/packing as per schedule and norms Monitor and ensure
loading of finished goods into container and ensure no leakage.
Capacity Building:-
1) Understand the growth plans of the organization, plan, and take complete ownership for the
building/expansion/modification of the plant.
2) Identify new methods or process technology to improve plant operations (e.g. tools, equipment or introduction of
improved processes).
3) Prepare and plan the plant budget and submit to Director
People Management:-
1) Finalize manpower plans for the plant as per the guidance of the Director and participate in the recruitment of team
members.
2) Set KRAs for the team members, conduct performance reviews for direct reports, and give developmental feedback to
them.
3) Provide subordinates with guidance, mentoring, coaching, training and required growth opportunities to ensure their
development Motivate and recognize talent and encourage them to excel.
EMPLOYMENT PROFILE
1) APP (India) as Production Manager (Acting Factory Operations Manager) from 02/2016. Handling operations of the
whole factory as per directions of the country head. Developing new products, setting up systems and procedures while
increasing productivity, reducing waste and increasing efficiency. Streamlining & Reporting business unit financials and
operations reviews on a monthly basis to Converting Global head and Group Board of members.
2) Origami India Pvt. Ltd. As Head Paper Converting & Quality Assurance 01/2015 to 08/2015. Completed project of
setting up a 16 TPD converting project at Nagpur India. Setting up systems and procedures while increasing
productivity, reducing waste and increasing efficiency. Calculated and improved manpower output, removing wasteful
practices and set up preliminary 5S. Potential savings shown Rs.60k p.m. Developing new products and improving
maintenance practices. Commissioned a core making machine and restarted a facial tissue machine, a carton packing
machine and toilet roll wrapping machine.
3) AlMulla Converting Industries, Fujairah, UAE as Factory Operations/Production Manager 06/2014 to 10/2014:
Responsible for factory Maintenance, Production and Quality, Safety as well as both material and Engineering stores
with 3 department heads, 5 supervisors, maintenance technicians and over 80 operators.
Set up a jumbo roll converting machine, toilet roll packing machine, core making machine, and started two long stopped
napkin manufacturing and packing machines at full capacity. Installed a 110 HP compressor and reduced air leakage.
Appraised maintenance techniques and set up quality management as well as preventive maintenance techniques. Set
up factory cleanliness protocols. Initiated and completed negotiation for aluminium foil converting machine and facial
tissue packing machine. Had to leave because of some family problem and come back to India.

3. 4) ITC (Indian Tobacco Company limited) as Assistant Operations/Production Manager 05/2012 to 05/2014. Was jointly
handling all operations of cigarette tissue converting factory with 3 engineers, 9 supervisors 113 operators and several
daily wage personnel. Was in-charge of the finishing house improvement projects and was responsible for successful
completion of six sigma project and a huge cost cutting of Rs.1.2 LPM as well as overall upgradation of the plant.
5) Hygienic Paper Company limited, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia as Section Manager 07/2010 to 03/2012.Was the section
in-charge/ coach of facial tissue converting and handling production plus maintenance. Leading a team of almost 120
operators and maintenance technicians. Was responsible for the successful implementation of SMWT, modification of 2
machines, launching of new products and product lines.
6) BILT Graphic paper products limited, Pune, India as Mechanical Maintenance Executive 01/2008 to 06/2010. Was
the section in-charge mechanical maintenance of Off machine coater and colour kitchen area. Achieved 0 breakdown for
3 consecutive months by implementing predictive maintenance along with a team of technicians.
7) Lakshmi machine works Ltd. (Foundry Division), Coimbatore, India as GET 06/2006 to 12/2007.
EDUCATION
 B.Tech. (Mechanical) from Vellore Institute of Technology, TN, India in 2006. Secured 70% marks.
 HSC (Science) from Sir Parashurambhau College, Pune Board, Pune, Maharashtra 2002.Secured 53.33% marks.
 SSC (CBSE Board) from Ramkrishna Mission Vidyalaya, Agartala, Tripura. 1999 .Secured 74% marks.
TRAININGS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
 Undergone a four weeks training on “Machine and process study of Gear Hobbing” in Transmission Division- Kirloskar
Pneumatics in Pune.
 Undergone a two weeks training on “Industrial Management” in Systems Engineering in Pune.
 Mini project to develop a working model to turn sewage water into drinking water VIT, 2002.
 Final year project on “Performance and emission test on dual cylinder direct injection diesel engine using
preheated pongamia oil (vegetable oil)”.
 Participated in a “Workshop on failure analysis and integrity of automobile structure and components”.
 Participated in a “Workshop on process modelling and simulation”.
 Organized URJOTSAV (Green Energy Competition) in RENAISSANCE-05-(Mechanical fest).
 Organized and volunteered in GCMM (Global Congress on Manufacturing and Management 2004, VIT.
 Got annual scholarship from Government of Tripura, India while pursuing B. Tech.
 15th
rank in Tripura State Mathematical Society Aptitude Test-1993.
 Participation National Science Congress, 1994(Project-waste management) and received first runner up in
National Science Congress, 1995(Team Lead).
PERSONAL DETAILS
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Date of Birth : February 1983
Languages known : English, Hindi, Bengali, Marathi.
Nationality : Indian and married
Current Address : Haryana, India
Linked in profile : https://in.linkedin.com/in/dipayan-bhattacharjee-3281a718