Saiprasad Kurakula

Experience

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  ITC Limited

  May 2004 - Dec 2012

  Paper Maker

  Started career with ITC as a trainee. Actively involved in erection & commissioning of Board machine (PM 5) & Paper machine (PM 6). Responsible for shift operation. Contributed the best in enhancing coating and Steam & condensate operations in both machines. Support & guidance provided by the mentors in ITC are much appreciated. Lead Problem solving sessions (Why-Why, fish bone) by involving team members.

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  Minerals Technologies Inc.

  Dec 2012 - now

  Responsible for day to day operations, Cost management, People management. Create value to the customer and stakeholder by exceeding the expectations in terms of cost & Quality through Operational excellence. Sustain world class EHS culture in the plant. Leading QMS efforts for India plants, Voice of the customer.Supply chain:1. Cost optimization - Raw Material & Logistics. Negotiations and developing vendors.2. Inventory Management.3. Develops strategies & Maintains inventories. 4. SQM - Supplier Quality Management - Vendor development program. Show less

  • Regional Plant Manager (Central India) & Supply chain Manager

    Nov 2022 - now

  • Plant Manager & Supply chain Manager

    Jan 2018 - Nov 2022

  • Plant Manager

    Jan 2015 - Dec 2017

  • Assiatant manager, Techinacal services

    Dec 2012 - Dec 2014