Bharat Sood

Senior Management Professional with 30+ years of leadership experience driving growth, profitability, and operational excellence across the steel, chemicals, petrochemicals, automotive, and heavy manufacturing sectors. A Mechanical Engineer with an MBA in Marketing & Finance, known for delivering transformative business outcomes through strategic leadership, market expansion, and operational optimization. Proven expertise in leading end-to-end operations, including large-scale project execution, fabrication and manufacturing, technical sales, business development, procurement, contracts, supply chain, and facilities management.

Strong track record in workshop management, tool room operations, and inventory control across complex industrial environments. A results-driven leader with deep domain strength in B2B and technical sales, prefabrication, and maintenance services. Demonstrated ability to scale businesses, improve margins, streamline processes, and build high-performing cross-functional teams.

Consistently recognized for driving significant revenue growth and market expansion, delivering substantial cost optimization and efficiency gains, securing and managing key strategic accounts, executing large and complex industrial projects successfully, and building long-term client partnerships and stakeholder trust. A strategic thinker and execution-focused leader, poised to take on senior leadership roles to drive business transformation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth.

Vice President of Manufacturing & Operations - Wearresist Technologies Private Limited

(2026-04)

• Develop and execute strategic initiatives, policies, and frameworks to enhance productivity, operational efficiency, and overall business performance
• Oversee daily manufacturing and operational activities, including production, supply chain, logistics, and service delivery to ensure seamless execution
• Lead budgeting and financial planning processes, including capital and operating budgets, with full accountability for P&L, cost control, and resource optimization
• Build, lead, and mentor high-performing operations teams; drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and leadership development
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as production efficiency, capacity utilization, quality metrics, and inventory turnover to drive operational excellence
• Ensure adherence to regulatory, safety, and quality standards while proactively identifying and mitigating operational and business risks

Senior Manager and facilities - Fabrication shop - Ahmedabad University - Ahmedabad

(2022-12 - 2026-03)

• Working closely with senior-level management in long-term strategic planning. For Optimum Utilisation Of resources
• Implementing and controlling the production schedule, analysing current methods and suggesting new ways to save steps, time and materials in order to reduce costs For start-ups & Courses
• Developed annual operational budget and implemented control measures to contain expenses within defined limits
• Optimized work processes, adapted maintenance tools and procedures to improve equipment utilization and reliability and minimize incidents/breakdowns
• Oversee and manage the fabrication team, including hiring, training, and evaluating staff
• Monitor production schedules, ensure timely delivery of projects, and maintain high standards of quality
• Implement and enforce safety protocols, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations
• Manage inventory of materials, equipment, and supplies, ensuring efficient use and minimizing waste
• Inspect finished products and ensure they meet quality standards and specifications
• Collaborate with other departments to coordinate projects, address issues, and streamline workflows
• Identify and resolve issues, troubleshoot equipment problems, and implement improvements to processes
• Maintain accurate records of production, inventory, and safety procedures
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity
• Provide training to staff, ensuring they have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their duties

Deputed as Prefabrication, Maintenance, Facilities & Warehouse In charge - L & T - Surat, India

(2019-08 - 2022-09)

• Working closely with senior-level management in long-term strategic planning
• Implementing and controlling the production schedule, analysing current methods and suggesting new ways to save steps, time and materials in order to reduce costs
• Developed annual operational budget and implemented control measures to contain expenses within defined limits
• Optimized work processes, adapted maintenance tools and procedures to improve equipment utilization and reliability and minimize incidents/breakdowns

AGM Pre Fabrication, Contracts, Maintenance, Facilities, Warehouse & Tool Room - L & T Modular Fabrication Yard LLC - Sohar, Sultanate of Oman

(2008-04 - 2019-07)

• Optimized work processes, adapted maintenance tools and procedures to improve equipment utilization and reliability and minimize incidents/breakdowns
• Framed on-site and off-site Emergency Management plans and conducted safety drills periodically to familiarize personnel with the plan
• Scheduled and executed preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities
• Ensured compliance with workplace safety programs & organized cross-training of worker teams for maximum production flexibility
• Monitoring the receipt entry in SAP (MM)
• Preservation, Client Requirements, Audits, Receipt Of Material

Asst. Manager Business Development - Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (Welding Product Business)

(1997-04 - 2008-03)

• Interfaced with customers for understanding their requirements & developing marketing plans to build consumer preference and drive revenue
• Oversaw the expansion of distribution network by managing dealers; achieved continuous growth by network expansion, quality manpower, financial control, focus on sales strategies, etc
• Planned and executed marketing strategies to increase sales through distribution channel
• Searched for new clients who might benefit from company products or services and maximizing client potential

Marketing Executive - Usha Hydrodynamics Ltd. - Delhi

(1995-06 - 1997-04)

Commenced career as Marketing Executive with Usha Hydrodynamics Ltd., Delhi

BE (Mechanical) - Mechanical Engineering - Karnataka University (1995)

MBA - Marketing & Finance - Sardar Patel University