1. Functional
Skill Set
Managerial
GOBARDHAN PRADHAN
Mobile:+91-9937178604
E-Mail:gobardhan2@rediffmail.com / gpplast@gmail.com
LinkedIN Profile: Gobardhan Pradhan
In quest of challenging assignments in Production Planning & Management/ Maintenance Operations with anorganization of high repute
Proven track record of successfullyemploying bestbusiness practices that improve efficiency, reduce operating costs whilst increasing
performance in tight time scales andwithin budgets
Industry Preference: Manufacturing (Plastic)
Profile Summary
A focussed and result oriented professional with 15 years of experience in Production Planning & Control, Quality management and
Maintenance Operations. Skilled in developing & streamlining systems with ability to enhance operational effectiveness & meet goals
within time & quality parameters. Deftat managingmaintenance operations forreducing breakdown /downtime & enhancingoperational
effectiveness of equipment. Familiar with New Project, Plant Expansion, Installation of New M/C & Business Development
Capable of assessing businesses to identify improvement opportunities and develop cost reduction programs. Deft at maintainin g long-
term relations with vendors and managingday-to-day supplier’s performance to ensure service, cost, delivery and quality norms are met.
Competent in managing operations and quality with key focus for growth of top line & bottom line profitability. Familiar with 5S, TQM
,FMEA, Kaizen and JIT Exposure in Processing & Tooling in Blow Moulding, Injection Moulding and PET Blow/Injection Moulding, PVC
pipe Extrusion.
Proficiencyinenhancingthe productionoperationsbyoptimizingresource utilization, increasingproductivityandoperational efficiencies. Adroit
in implementingprocesses & improving techniques on the production floor as per the guidelines. Proven track record of utilizing process-
oriented approach towards the accomplishmentof cost, profit, service and organizational goals.An effective communicator with excellent
interpersonal, planning and analytical skills.
ACCOMPLISHMENT
Reduced Manpower with increased Quality output.
Better Inventory Control which resulted in Cost Saving.
Streamline operation to Improve Productivity and Plant Efficiency.
Reused wastage hydraulic Oil for lubrication which reduced cost
Established water treatment plant which reduced the cost 20%.
Developed Double Colour in Furniture Model.
Reduced Cycle Time & increased Productivity.
Initiated Crate Project.
Core Competencies
CORE KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
-Operational Leadership -Process Improvement& Reengineering-Revenue Generation
-Strategic Planning -Value Stream Mapping& Auditing -Safety Understanding
EXPERIENCE & PROFILE
-Production Planning & Control -Installation & Commissioning -Value Engineering
-Project Planning & Management - New Product Development -Manufacturing Operations
-Statutory Compliance -Maintenance Operations -Plant Operations
-Cost Reduction & Optimization -Budgeting & Costing -Quality Assurance
PERSONALITY TRAITS
Leadership: Advises the management on business strategies promotes organization among customers & drives mission
through employees & supports motivation of employees
Decision Making: Formulates policies and planningrecommendations to the management, decides or guides courses of action
in operations by staff / employees
Personal Credibility: Uses personal credibility to influence outcomes beyond own business & functional area.

2. Major Accomplishments Across the Tenure
POLYTANK (GH) LIMITED (MOHINANI GROUP)
 Played a vital role in:
o Developingand implementingcomprehensive Employee Satisfaction Programs which helped in reducing manpower cost by 7 %.
o Reducing expenses, inventory control and upgrading facilities and energy savings by 5 %.
o Implementing cost reduction measures by introducing new products as well as by changing packaging concept to perfect
packaging to enhance product appearance and marketability
 Shouldered responsibility of Production, Maintenance of Injection MoldingMachines, Blow Molding& PetBlow Molding M/Cs & Pipe
Extruder like :
o Sumitomo SG75 ton to SG260T
o Jet Master 175T to JM468T
o Husky H225T to H500Ton
o Feromatic Omega 660T to Sigma 850Ton
o Blow Machine CMP 500 ML to CMP 30 L
o Jagmohan 30L
o KABRA PVC Extruder.
o Pet Blow Chumpower 2 Cavities
o Sidel 4 Cavities Machine
o Preform Chenpet 230 ton with 21/24/ 32/ 37 gms
o Hypet 225 with 48 Cavities 16.5gm Water Perform
 Efficiently handled maintenance of all types of:
o Utilities Chiller, Cooling Tower and Compressor
o Injection Mould and Blow Mould
 Merit of streamlining operations to improve productivity & plant efficiency by 10%.
 Successfully reduced manpower with increased quality output
 Worked towards better inventory control which resulted in cost saving by 5%.
 Holds the distinction of initiating Crate Project.
 Played a vital role in establishing Quality Standard & Tools as per Coca Cola Africa requirement which gets the Technical Plant
Authorization for making of their crates
NILKAMAL GROUP OF INDUSTRIES
 Holds the distinction of establishingWaterTreatment Plant by using wastage water which reduced the 20% water bill from WB Govt.
at NPL which effect the utilization cost
 Merit of initiating an idea of:
o Reusing Wastage Hydraulic Oil for Lubrication of M/C by filtrating Hydraulic Oil which helpedin reducing cost by -2 %
o Putting Insulation Jacket over Heater in individual M/C which helped in reducing electricity bill by 6% which effect the
manufacturing cost
 Skilfully handled Administrative Charges at Nilkamal Guest House
 Successfully:
o Developed various double colour in Furniture Model which satisfied to customer
o Reduced Cycle Time in various product which increase the productivity per day basis
 Shouldered responsibility of production and maintenance of injection moldingmachines , mold& Quality of finished goods including
Widsor300 Ton to 1000 Ton, CLF 1000 to 2400 Ton Machine, MIR 665 Ton to 1250 Ton and Engel 1800 Ton Machine
 Served as leader of :
o On-going Six Sigma project at NPL
o STF for Safety and Fire Prevention at NPL
Organisational Experience
Mar’06 to Nov’14 with Polytank (GH) Limited (Mohinani Group), Ghana as Factory Manager
(Joined as Asst. Factory Manager in2006 and rose to Factory Manager )
Aug’99 to Mar’06 with Nilkamal Group of Industries, Barjora, West Bengal as Asst.Manager(PD/MT)
 Plannedday-to-daystrategies, budgets, production schedules along with resource allocation and machine loading for optimum output
 Appraised prevalentproduction systems/ processes, identifying loopholes, if any undertook result-oriented measures for alleviating
them and documented the same
 Ensured adherence to the quality standards and overseeing implementation of various stages of workflow using quality tools
 Prepared monthly, annual product reports & conducting periodic product reviews and presenting the same to the
management
 Effectuated preventive based maintenance schedules to increase machine uptime and equipment reliability
 Oversaw manufacturing operations and keeping control over activities & analysing processes for stabilization thereby ensuring
smooth delivery
 Initiated process engineering projects for better quality & delivery during machine assembly
 Identified areas of obstruction and taking steps to rectify equipment through application of troubleshooting tools

3.  Administered cost reduction initiatives and eliminating non-value-added processes of processes & systems
 Ensured effective use of cost analysis tools in support of strategic sourcing process, procurement costs, cost reduction metrics and
bottom line performance indicators
 Reviewed policies & procedures and suggesting improvements to pursuing zero uncontrolled spills / environmental complaints and
zero harm to environment
 Worked towards attainment of OEE improvements by increasing productivity and stabilizing start ups
 Maintained tasks relatedto operations includingplanning& controlforachievementof plannedperiodictargets andstandardizing process
 Formulated action plan for high value items including raw & packing material
 Production planned & execution to meet the marketing requirement of different model in plastics furniture & crates
 Monitored & controlled process parameter to achieve desired quality of products
 Resolved technical problem related to processing, moulds & machines.
 Administered entire manufacturing process & designing modification to reduce bottlenecks
Trainings
 Attended trainings on:
o Internal Auditor (ISO 9001-2000) organized by NPL, Barjora in 2002
o Basic Knowledge & troubleshooting of Hydraulics organized by Vickers Engineers, NPL (Barjora) in 2003.
o Mould Flow Analysis delivered by Mr. PC Bolur (Indian Writer of Plastics Engineering Course), NPL (Barjora) in 2003.
o Maintenance of all Types of Furniture & Crate Mould delivered By Har-Lin Engineers, Taiwan in 2003.
o Processing Properties & Manufacturing of HDPE & PP Materials organized by ARDC Scientist of Haldia Petrochemicals, Haldia,
WB in 2004
o Fundamental & Maintenance of Injection Moulding Machine from Feromatic Milacron, India in 2009.
o Maintenance of Husky Injection Moulding Machine organized by Husky Tech Center, Luxemburge, Europe in 2011
Education
 PGD-PPT from CIPET Howrah 1999.
 B.Sc(Hons) from Utkal University 1997.
 +2 Science from CHSE (Orissa) 1993.
 10th from HSE (Orissa) 1991
IT Skills
 Proficient in:
o MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
o SAP R/3 – PP / MM / MT
o ERP
o Internet Applications
Personal Details
Date of Birth: 2nd May, 1976
Address: JambeswarPur, Genguty,Kuruda, Balasore, Orissa – 756056
Languages Known: English, Hindi, Oriya and Bengali