Subhrakanta Nanda

Result-driven and highly accomplished Technical Professional with over 20 years of extensive experience in Tool Manufacturing, Tool Planning, Tool Maintenance, Costing, and Vendor Management. Currently serving as Deputy Manager at Ramkrishna Forgings Ltd., specializing in Cold/Hot Forging Tool Rooms and New Part Development (NPD). Proven track record of driving operational excellence, implementing KAIZEN and TPM methodologies, optimizing tool life by up to 200%, and achieving significant cost savings (approx. ₹32 Lacs).

Adept at leading cross-functional teams, managing multi-million budgets, and establishing strong vendor partnerships to meet dynamic production and quality metrics.

Deputy Manager – Cold Forging Tool Room at Ramkrishna Forgings Ltd. (2025-04 – Present)

• Spearhead overall operations, manufacturing performance, and strategic direction of the Cold Forging Tool Room.
• Direct regular monthly production scheduling alongside high-precision New Part Development (NPD) tooling alignment.
• Achieved a 200% tool life gain in cold forging through design modifications and optimized raw material selection, earning the Best Kaizen Award 2025.
• Oversee Tool Room expenses including carbide, copper, tool steel, and sub-contracting costs within budgeted parameters.
• Report directly to the Plant Manager regarding critical tooling status and monthly Management Review Meetings (MRM).

Senior Engineer – Tool Room at Shivam Autotech Ltd. (2019-09 – 2025-03)

• Managed end-to-end tool process planning, inventory tracking, consumables distribution, and machine downtime minimization.
• Analyzed critical tools daily to maintain a buffer stock and prevent any production halts due to tooling lag.
• Collaborated with design and production departments to execute process optimizations, reducing manufacturing lead time.
• Trained shop floor operators on machine operations, rigorous safety metrics, and quality productivity standards.

Tool Room Engineer at Shivam Autotech Ltd. (2009-03 – 2019-08)

• Received formal appreciation/award for exceptional tool development accomplishments in 2009.
• Executed complex tool failure analysis and implemented design and hardness grade changes to substantially enhance tool life cycle metrics.
• Maintained comprehensive documentation including tool life history, monthly plan-vs-actual adherence sheets, and quality rating reports.
• Led vendor validation assessments, assisting suppliers with custom jigs, fixtures, and structural technical advisory.

Tool Room Die Fitter at Talbros Ltd. (2006-01 – 2009-03)

• Handled core bench work, precision tool assembly, adjustments, and hands-on operational tracking of tool room machinery.
• Operated conventional tool room machinery (lathes, surface grinders, cylindrical grinders, tool & cutter grinders).

DME in Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – Institute of Mechanical Engineers (2011)

ITI Fitter – NCVT (2005)

Turner Certification – Small Scale Industries (SSI) (NSIC) (2002)

SSLC in 10th Standard – Sri Aurobindo Inst. of Higher Studies & Research (1999)