Responsible for end-to-end execution of large-scale CAPEX projects, including Greenfield developments and Brownfield plant expansions with project values up to USD 200 million. Led project planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control while ensuring adherence to timelines, quality standards, and safety requirements. Managed EPC contractors, vendors, consultants, and internal stakeholders across multiple geographies. Provided engineering leadership for high-speed manufacturing operations, overseeing installation, commissioning, and stabilization of production lines. Ensured effective preventive and predictive maintenance practices to enhance asset reliability, reduce downtime, and optimize lifecycle costs. Led tool room operations, spare parts strategy, and inventory optimization to support uninterrupted production. Directed automation and control system initiatives, including PLC/SCADA architecture, drives (Rockwell, ABB, Siemens), instrumentation selection, calibration, and electrical system planning. Executed FAT/SAT activities, process integration, and commissioning across international factory setups. Drove manufacturing excellence through implementation of TPM, WCM, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and OEE improvement initiatives, resulting in enhanced productivity, efficiency, and cost competitiveness. Ensured compliance with statutory, safety, quality, and environmental standards across all sites. Provided strategic and cross-functional leadership across multiple locations in India, SAR, and Egypt. Collaborated closely with production, supply chain, quality, and procurement teams. Mentored engineering teams, developed SMEs, and implemented Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) models to strengthen operational effectiveness and long-term sustainability.

CAPEX project execution (Greenfield/Brownfield), budgeting & forecasting, vendor/contractor management, plant operations, PLC/SCADA & drives, maintenance & reliability, TPM/WCM/Lean/Kaizen, safety & compliance, multi-site leadership (India, SAR, Egypt).