Khukan Saha

Experience

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  Dabur India Limited

  Sept 2016 - Mar 2024

  • Championed IIOT 4.0 projects, setting the stage for future digital transformation, increasing packing line efficiency by 2-5%, while aligning several vendors to ensure project completion as per top management's vision• Leveraged automation in the finished goods warehouse, connecting it to shop floors and enhancing supply chain visibility in adjacent phases by ~20% and repurposing large sections of manpower resource.• Digitized Maintenance Management streamlining processes, boosting executive access and execution speed by ~ 20% across 40+ packing lines• Led cross-functional teams of 30+ to achieve a 20% capacity increase, boosting monthly volume by ~₹100 crore in one quarter• Implemented robust maintenance strategies, quadrupling MTBF from 24 to 96 hours, saving ~₹14 crore annually• Introduced multiple local vendors for the remote plant, diversifying 100+ parts sourcing, saving over a crore/year• Reviewed and assisted subordinates in upskilling across various technical and interpersonal skills, enhancing team dynamics and performance Show less • Led focus groups that increased tube packing line efficiency from 50% to 70%, earning recognition for the best OEE lines• Championed 200+ in-house Kaizen initiatives, delivering innovative solutions aligned with business needs• Averted potential losses of ₹120 crore during COVID-19, securing stability in manufacturing operations and finished goods dispatches through in-house solutions and utilizing local resources• Exercised financial control over plant’s power and fuel expenses, driving a 2-3% annual reduction on a per-case basis• Established SOPs for utilities, improving daily productivity uptime and reducing downtime by ~ 10%• Oversaw CAPEX purchases for ₹ 200+ crore, replicating production units across 10+ SKUs to meet market demand• Conceptualized and implemented several automation projects, saving ~ ₹ 15 lacs/ year in manufacturing workflows Show less

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    Jul 2023 - Mar 2024

  • Joint Manager – Manufacturing

    Jul 2020 - Jun 2023

  • Senior Associate Manager – Manufacturing

    Sept 2017 - Jun 2020

  • Graduate Engineering Trainee

    Sept 2016 - Aug 2017