Imran Sheikh

I am an experienced and results-driven professional with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, having 9.2+ years of experience in the steel manufacturing industry. Currently, I am working at D.P.

Jindal

Group in the seamless pipes industry. My expertise lies in the production, operations, maintenance, and projects of industrial furnaces, specifically in the production of carbon steel seamless pipes. I am also experienced in the heat treatment processes for stainless steel wire rods, bars, and fasteners & pickling processes of it.

Throughout my career, I have achieved significant accomplishments and contributed to operational improvements. Some highlights of my achievements include:

• Reduced production cycle time by 20% by installing and commissioning a heating zone, which increased its capacity by 5 MT/HR. This initiative resulted in cost savings of approximately 7.8 lakhs and improved operational efficiency.
• Increased refractories life by choosing material selection & anchor bricks method recasting method
• Implemented a predictive maintenance program, which reduced downtime and maintenance costs by 20% and minimized unplanned shutdowns.
• Increased rolling mill productivity by 20% (30mt/Hr) and achieved the highest annual production target of 100500 MT of seamless pipes in the last five years.
• Optimized fuel consumption and implemented energy-saving initiatives, achieving fuel consumption targets up to 88.4 Lit/MT and increasing furnace efficiency by 73%, leading to annual energy cost savings of 26.4 cr in the financial year 2022-2023.
• Achieved a 95% on-time delivery rate during furnace shutdown works, implemented safety protocols resulting in a 50% reduction in accidents and incidents, and improved quality control measures like flue analyzer & automation technologies, reducing product defects by 40% and ensuring high customer satisfaction.

In terms of education, I hold a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering and have certifications in Six Sigma, and energy management. I have also completed a growth leadership program and online courses in operations strategic management and continuous improvement tools.

Overall, I am a result-driven and strategic leader who excels in optimizing operations, driving productivity, ensuring quality, and delivering successful projects. I am seeking a suitable leadership position that will enable me to apply my expertise and contribute to the organization's sustainable and long-term gains.

DP Jindal Group Furnace -Production Operations & Maintenace, Projects March 2018 - Present (5 years 5 months) Raigad, Maharashtra, India • Goal-oriented professional with experience in production, operations, maintenance, and projects in industrial furnaces for carbon steel seamless pipe production.

• Skilled in maintenance and operations of furnaces such as RHF, WBF, MBF, Upsetting, and heat treatment processes for stainless steel wire rods, bars, and fasteners.
• Increased seamless pipe production by 5MT/HR (20% more productivity) through additional heating zone commissioning and mill speed optimization.
• Conducted regular preventive maintenance and annual shutdown works to optimize production and reduce downtime.
• Planned and executed shutdown activities, including vendor selection for refractory works and material procurement.
• Ensured material availability and coordinated spare maintenance as per drawings.
• Assisted in spare parts and equipment procurement, maintaining optimal inventory levels.
• Diagnosed breakdowns in electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Managed fuel consumption selection based on budget and quality rank, reducing fuel usage through effective combustion processes.
• Increased rolling mill productivity by 20%. Page 2 of 4 • Achieved the highest annual production target of 100,500 MT of seamless pipes, making the business profitable.
• Reduced production cycle time by 20% through heating zone installation and commissioning.
• Implemented a predictive maintenance program, reducing maintenance costs and minimizing unplanned shutdowns.
• Achieved fuel consumption target below the benchmark.
• Increased refractories' lifespan through material selection and anchor bricks recasting.
• Improved furnace efficiency by 20%, resulting in significant energy cost savings.
• Achieved 95% on-time delivery, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Implemented safety protocols, resulting in a 50% reduction in accidents and incidents.
• Increased production capacity by 25%, meeting growing market demands Viraj Profiles PVT Shift Incharge (Production engineer) March 2016 - March 2018 (2 years 1 month) Tarapur, Maharashtra, India Successfully managed and supervised the production shift for heat-treatment processes of stainless steel, including Austenitic, Martensitic, and Ferrite stainless steel. Handled processes such as Hardening & Tempering, Soft Annealing, Solution Annealing, and Quench Temper (QT). Demonstrated expertise as a production shift in charge of both heat-treatment and pickling processes for stainless steel. Conducted various tests on samples, including Hardness Testing (Brinnel Hardness Testing), UTS Testing, and Impact Testing. Executed production plans and achieved production targets. Mentored pickling processes as per standard operating procedures (SOP) to ensure high-quality pickled material. Identified physical defects (grades a, b, c, and d) and chemical variations (200, 300, and 400 series) in stainless steel grades. Ensured quality control and maintained records in SAP/MTS system for timely production and delivery. Managed daily work-in-progress (WIP), rework, stock, and finished goods. Actively participated in 5S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) activities. Generated purchase requisitions and procured materials for planned production activities (Material planning). Page 3 of 4 Coordinated with internal departments such as Purchase, Stores, Civil, Electrical, etc., for smooth operations (Coordination). Supervised and streamlined daily activities on the shop floor, including manpower handling (Site coordination & supervision). Monitored and managed production plans using SAP & MTS systems, including cost calculations per MT (Metric Ton) of production.

Kalisma Corp Pvt Ltd Junior

Engineer (Production ) March 2015 - March 2016 (1 year 1 month) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Viraj Profiles Ltd Graduate Engineering Trainee February 2014 - March 2015 (1 year 2 months)

Education Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering · (July 2010 - June 2014) RAAHI INTERNATIONAL Associate's degree, Organizational Leadership · (September 2022)