Sidharta Sankar Palit

About Seasoned Production & Technical Head with over 28 years of experience in optimizing high-performance manufacturing operations, including expertise in wood-based panels manufacturing. Proven track record in advancing technological processes, streamlining production, and enhancing product quality. Skilled in integrating Industry 4.0 technologies, managing production schedules, and leading cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and innovation. Committed to maintaining stringent quality standards, safety, and regulatory compliance while fostering continuous improvement and achieving operational excellence in dynamic environments. **PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:** I have extensive experience in: Forestry & Logging, Sawmill Operations, Wood Treatment, Kiln Drying, and Finger Joining. Veneer & Plywood Production, Block Board Manufacturing, and Door Construction. Manufacturing Wood Panels such as Particle Board (Wood branches, stick jute falth& Bagasse all kind of forest Westgate),MDF&HDF(wood branches)and Melamine Lamination including Impregnation and Short Cycle Press ,HDF Floor tiles, Modular panel furniture, Solid wood panels furniture, solid Doors, Plywood (Commercial plywood, Marine plywood, Shutting plywood, Flash Door, Rotary veneer, slice cut veneer. Setting up and operating Plywood, Particle Board, and MDF plants, as well as Impregnation Lines and Short Cycle Presses. Impregnation Lines and Short Cycle Presses. Expertise in Decorative Laminates (HPL) including various grades. Manufacturing all types of resins (Water and Solvent based) and adhesives for wood and panel applications. Conducting comprehensive testing of wood, panels, papers, resins, adhesives, and chemicals. Operating Continuous Press Lines and Multi-Daylight Lines in both automated and semi-automated modes.

Overall control of factory including production, Quality control, Maintenance and Administration. Detecting the bottleneck of the plant and solving for smooth and maximum production. Solving technical & quality problems arising during production. Directs and coordinates, through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with production of company product(s), utilizing knowledge of product technology, production methods and procedures, and capabilities of machines and equipment. Confers with management personnel to establish production and quality control standards, develop budget and cost controls, and to obtain data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered. Plans and directs production activities and establishes production priorities for products in keeping with effective operations and cost factors. Coordinates production activities with procurement, maintenance, and quality control activities to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment. Reviews and analyzes production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications, and operating or production problems. Develops and implements operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality. Revises production schedules and priorities as result of equipment failure or operating problems.

In charge of melamine board furniture Monitoring the mode of production, quality and operation of individual machines and aggregates, detecting or excluding respectively.

Solving Technical Problems in manufacturing Wooden Furniture Flush Solid doors,& block boards. Doing research & development in preservation, seasoning Wooden Furniture, Solid Door& Block Board manufacturing. As coordinator of Quality Control, arranging meeting among Plant Operators, Supervisors, and Lab assistant and increasing the Quality Control Awareness.