Sumanta Chatterjee

Manufacturing and Operations Executive in Production, Fabrication, Engineering, Development, Quality Assurance and Customer Support area, with significant experience in enabling business processes using appropriate strategy, process, technology and people.

Consultant - E-cube Energy Infra Servicer Pvt Ltd

(2023-12)

• Process Evaluation & Optimization: Analyze and enhance current manufacturing processes for LT panels including assembly, wiring, testing, and quality assurance.
• Design Review & Standardization: Review and validate LT panel designs (PCC, MCC, AMF, APFC, etc.) ensuring adherence to national/international standards (IS/IEC).
• Compliance & Certification: Ensure all products meet required regulatory and certification standards such as ISO, CPRI, BIS, etc.
• Production Planning Support: Assist in layout planning, material management, and workflow improvements to reduce downtime and enhance productivity.
• Training & Knowledge Transfer: Train engineers, supervisors, and technicians on best practices in LT panel assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and safety.
• Vendor Evaluation: Evaluate and recommend vendors for critical components
• Troubleshooting and Support: Provide expert-level support for complex issues in design or field complaints.

Dy. General Manager - Sterling Generators Pvt Ltd. (Sterling Wilson Group)

(2019-06 - 2022-08)

Design, Engineering, Manufacturing of Custom-Built Motor Control Centers (MCC), LV Distribution Boards, MV Panels, IMCCs, Capacitor Panels, Bus ducts, Power Distribution Boards and Switchgears for special applications.

• Coordination with Marketing and Execution team for timely project execution.
• Technical support to Branch Engineers.
• Designed and developed panels for Type Testing & IEC Certification (2500A MV Panel)
• Developed Design of E-House and Compact Sub Station with the help of Mechanical team.
• Reduced cost of enclosures through Value Engineering.
• Consumed slow moving stock through use of alternate materials in project.

Plant Manager - Integra International, Doha - Doha, Qatar

(2008-04 - 2019-02)

Planned, directed, and executed multiple projects including prestigious projects for 2022 World Cup. Established solid operational and governance system while designing, planning and execution of projects.

• Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering and Routine works testing of Custom-Built Motor Control Centers (MCC), LV Distribution Boards, Capacitor Panels, Power Distribution Boards and Switchgears for special applications
• Cost estimation support to Sales functions for tendering.
• Understanding customer needs and facilitate improvement in product and process accordingly.
• Preparation of annual budget.
• Set up and established a new unit in Ajman as an auxiliary for the main unit in Doha
• Ensured optimum utilization of resources for achieving targeted production within budgeted cost and stipulated schedule.
• Improved productivity of production lines with respect to Production plan while ensuring improvement in performance.
• Facilitated cost reduction and met cost targets through control of consumption level of raw materials.
• Ensured smooth production through planning of materials and procurement.
• Successfully executed major projects like Al Bayt stadium for World Cup Soccer, Coast Guard Base project (Al Daayen), Hilton Salwa Beach Resorts & Villa, Doha Mall to name a few.

Plant Manager - Qatar Switchgear - Qatar

(2006-10 - 2008-01)

• Led, directed and executed various projects, doubling the turnover in a period of one year.
• Developed new vendors leading to substantial cost reduction and ensuring smooth procurement of raw material.
• Manufacturing, Engineering and Routine works testing of Custom-Built Motor Control Centers(MCC), MV Distribution Boards(Power Control Centers), Feeder Pillar Systems, Power Distribution Boards and Switchgears for special applications
• Cost estimation support to Sales functions for tendering.
• Managed men and material for ensuring production as per plans.

Manufacturing & Engineering Lead - Indo Asian Fusegear Ltd.

(1996 - 2006)

Key member of team to make a turnaround of a loss-making unit into profitable enterprise. Led multiple design and engineering programs and was responsible for development of a new range of product.

• Manufacturing, Engineering, Development and Routine works testing of Feeder Pillar Systems, Power Distribution Boards and Switchgears for special applications
• Estimation for bid submission purpose.
• Fabrication of enclosures for Distribution boards, panels and feeder pillars.
• Developed Aluminium enclosure for Feeder Pillars.
• Developed new series of Distribution Boards, as per market feedback.
• Looked after fabrication, welding & powder coating processes.
• Got BIS approval of entire series of SFUs after complete Type testing at CPRI.
• Coordinating final inspection with customers/consultants and Type testing activities independently at CPRI/ other 3rd party agencies for validation of new products/ nonstandard products as and when required as per Indian and IEC standards.

Production Executive - Bhartia Cutler-Hammer Ltd

(1991 - 1996)

• Planning and handling of manpower resources including skilled and semi-skilled technicians for achieving budgeted production and sales targets
• Coordinating with various functions such as Purchase, Design, and Testing Department to achieve the end deliverables.

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical Engineering (EE) - Calcutta University (1991)

Higher Secondary (XII) - South Point High School, Kolkata (1987)

Secondary (X) - South Point High School, Kolkata (1985)