AVIJIT PAUL

Developed and managed strong technical and project execution team members comprising of Project Manager, Process Engineer, Mechanical Engineer and Automation Engineer for CAPEX project in NAM (North America) and LAM (Latin America)

Worked with GEA worldwide Center of Excellence Centers (Europe and Asia) in bringing new technologies for growth and marketing of new products in North America.

A team member in GEA Worldwide Pre-Sales and Procurement team in developing new strategies for cost competitive engineering solutions to new and return customers. Played a key role in tackling supply chain issues post COVID.

Developed strong engineering, automation and project execution teams in GEA Asia and Latin America to support operations in North America. Organized training to enhance knowledge and skills in code compliance like UL508A, NFPA 70, OSHA during design, installation and commissioning

Developed Quality Checkout ( QC) procedures, standards for FAT/SAT. Provided training in compliance checkout documents for internal and external GEA customers.

Participated in engineering reviews and provided guidance for improvements in process leading to new product development in Dairy, Food and Beverage industry.

Developed Project Management tools to monitor progress of schedule and report budget against expense during project execution. Worked with pre-sales and engineering teams to perform cost analysis and comparison from vendors, challenged them to negotiate on pricing. Identified change in scope of project and pursued customer for change order approvals.

Part of GEA team during presentation of GEA capabilities in front of customer. Worked with GEA clients for 15+ years, provided them after sales support, winning their confidence, developed customer base.

• Oversaw operations, based on feedback from teams implemented changes to achieve daily and long-term goals.
• Monitored and setup efficient office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
• Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
• Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
• Led development of comprehensive business plan to maximize profitability and company performance.
• Led change and transformation across business areas to deliver benefits and align company resources.
• Devised and implemented innovative and marketing campaigns to promote products and services.
• Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
• Negotiated new annual contracts and service agreements with vendors to achieve prime pricing.
• Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
• Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
• Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.

Evaluate customer specification against budget and analysis. Develop cost effective automation strategies for project execution.

Developed Electrical Design and safety circuits Worked on FAT and checkout procedures of electrical systems in QC to deliver a quality product.

Responsible for developing Process Functional Specification and Process Automation Software and FAT

Supervision, training and development of new recruited engineers

Startup and commissioning of processing plants.

Worked in Servo-technology applications and integrated automated solutions for complex packaging needs.

Controls engineering and programming in case packers, shrink wrappers, palletizers, and robotic solutions for most end-of-line packaging and material handling needs.

Developed safety standards for safe operation of equipment, engineering and design of process control equipment with high throughput , machine breakdown cause and effect relationship and provided solutions to eliminate bottlenecks

Engineering, design and programming of existing machines for upgrades and improvements in the system to increase productivity.

Automation support for machining processes including gear cutting, broaching, honing and grinding utilizing Robots and PLCs for process automation.

Developed best practice for engineering and design of controls systems, reduced down time, developed knowledge base for transfer of technical knowledge for future references

Installation and commissioning of 140TPH and 37MW Boiler and Cogeneration facility

Performed test and quality control procedure of instruments and devices in compliance with ISO standards

Implemented ISO9001, TQM programs with emphasis in 5S and Kaizen activities

Developed Total Preventive Maintenance programs for maintenance group