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GURUDUTTA RAY

GURUDUTTA RAY

ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR GENERAL ORDNANCE (ADGO), DIRECTORATE OF ORDNANCE (C&S), DDP, DIRECTOR/HR AND CMD / YANTRA INDIA LIMITED
NAGPUR

Summary

  • Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Yantra India Limited, excelling in strategic policy development and project coordination. Achieved enhanced productivity through process optimization and collaborative team oversight. Proven ability to foster continuous improvement and resolve conflicts effectively, driving organizational success in high-stakes environments.
  • Strategic-thinking individual experienced in turning low-performing organizations into top revenue producers. Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise improving customer relationships.
  • Dynamic Director oversees every facet of production with strong project management and decision-making skills. Brings comprehensive knowledge of production, writing, planning, and technical operations. Skilled at coordinating production plans and personnel resources to complete work under tight deadlines.
  • Results-driven leader with strong background in strategic management and organizational growth. Skilled in developing and implementing effective business strategies, optimizing processes, and driving team performance. Known for adaptability, effective collaboration, and delivering measurable outcomes in dynamic environments. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities, coupled with focus on fostering productive and positive team culture.
  • Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Director / Oprations (Additional Charge)

Yantra India Limited, GOI Enterprise, MoD
04.2024 - 03.2025
  • Strategic Planning.
  • Modernisation of Plant & Machinery
  • R&D.
  • Productivity, budget and quality.
  • Supply chain management
  • Business Development through export and inland trade.

Chairman & Managing Director

Yantra India Limited, GoI Enterprise, MoD
04.2024 - 03.2025
  • Facilitated high-level negotiations with key stakeholders, securing beneficial agreements for all parties involved.
  • Maintained regulatory compliance across all areas of business operations, mitigating legal risks and reputational damage.
  • Enhanced company performance by implementing effective management strategies and fostering a collaborative executive team.
  • Fostered an environment of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication channels between employees at all levels within the organization (SAMVAD).

Director / HR (Functional)

Yantra India Limited, GoI Enterprise, MoD
10.2021 - 03.2025
  • Supported full spectrum of HR functions like designing HR policies for YIL, succession planning Industrial Relation, Legal functions, Estate Management, Safety of works, developing strategy for increasing productivity, training & development.
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Manpower rationalization, PRO functions.
  • Raj Bhasha
  • Vigilance functions.

General Manager, Ordnance Factory Katni

Indian Ordnance Factories
11.2020 - 09.2021
  • Functioning as Head of Department (Business and Operation), General Administration, Safety, Security, Planning and Production of Components for Defence Stores.
  • Collaborated and coordinated with various stakeholder like 15 consignee Ordnance Factories, Proof Establishments, Union & Associations and Civil Authorities.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.

Additional General Manager

Indian Ordnance Factories
06.2015 - 11.2020
  • Planning and Production Management of Manufacturing Defence Hardware.
  • Personnel and General Administration, Training & HRD, Industrial Relation of the manufacturing unit.
  • Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team moral to increase production and productivity.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.

Assistant Director General, UIDAI, Regional Office

NITI Aayog
06.2010 - 06.2015
  • Planning & Programme implementation of public policy of Enrollment of AADHAAR in the western region of India.
  • Project Management of Establishing Employment Agencies, interaction with Govt. departments, Banks and Financial Institutions for Application of AADHAAR.
  • Establishment, Training & HRD in respect of Officers and Staff of Regional Office.

Director / Industrial Relation

Ordnance Factory Board
05.2002 - 06.2010
  • Managing Industrial Relation of 41 Ordnance Factories across the country having the total strength of more than 1 lakh.
  • Member Secretary of Joint Consultative Machinery (III) of Ordnance Factory Board.
  • Coordination and Management of 3 Defence India Federation.
  • Member Secretary of APEX Productivity Council.
  • Coordination with Ministry of Defence and other departments of Govt. of India.
  • Cadre Related activities pertaining to Industrial and Non-Industrial employees.

Deputy General Manager

Indian Ordnance Factories
10.1997 - 05.2002
  • Manpower recruitment during the project planning.
  • Liaisoning with Civil Authorities and State Govt. departments during commissioning of the Ordnance Factory Project at Bolangir (Odisha).
  • Fostered and promoted cooperative and harmonious working climate conducive to maximum employee morale, productivity, and effectiveness.

Assistant Works Manager (Administration and HR)

Indian Ordnance Factories
02.1989 - 09.1997

Personnel Management, Industrial Relation, Labour Welfare, Human Resource Development, Estate Management, Public Relation of Defence Manufacturing Units.

Education

Bachelor in Law - Law

Sambalpur University
Sambalpur, Odisha
04.2001 -

Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Personnel Management

National Institute of Personnel Management
Kolkata, West Bengal
04.2001 -

Master of Science - M.Tech in Mineral Exploration

Indian School of Mines (IIT)
Dhanbad, Bihar
04.2001 -

Master of Science - M.Sc (Tech) in Applied Geology

Indian School of Mines (IIT)
Dhanbad, Bihar
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Geological And Earth Sciences

Ravenshaw College
Cuttack, Odisha
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Project Coordination
  • Process Optimization
  • Collaborative Team Oversight
  • Strategic Policy Development
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Mediation Skills

Accomplishments

  • Awarded as One of the Top 50 Most Influential HR Leaders by the People Excellence & Leadership Conferences & Awards in 2024.
  • Awarded as Excellence in Employee Development by the People Excellence & Leadership Conferences & Awards in 2024.
  • Awarded as ICONIC HR Leader in Excellence & Leadership in HR Award by DigiOne in 2025.

Interests

Odiya as Mother tongue

Timeline

Director / Oprations (Additional Charge)

Yantra India Limited, GOI Enterprise, MoD
04.2024 - 03.2025

Chairman & Managing Director

Yantra India Limited, GoI Enterprise, MoD
04.2024 - 03.2025

Director / HR (Functional)

Yantra India Limited, GoI Enterprise, MoD
10.2021 - 03.2025

General Manager, Ordnance Factory Katni

Indian Ordnance Factories
11.2020 - 09.2021

Additional General Manager

Indian Ordnance Factories
06.2015 - 11.2020

Assistant Director General, UIDAI, Regional Office

NITI Aayog
06.2010 - 06.2015

Director / Industrial Relation

Ordnance Factory Board
05.2002 - 06.2010

Bachelor in Law - Law

Sambalpur University
04.2001 -

Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Personnel Management

National Institute of Personnel Management
04.2001 -

Master of Science - M.Tech in Mineral Exploration

Indian School of Mines (IIT)
04.2001 -

Master of Science - M.Sc (Tech) in Applied Geology

Indian School of Mines (IIT)
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Geological And Earth Sciences

Ravenshaw College
04.2001 -

Deputy General Manager

Indian Ordnance Factories
10.1997 - 05.2002

Assistant Works Manager (Administration and HR)

Indian Ordnance Factories
02.1989 - 09.1997
GURUDUTTA RAYADDITIONAL DIRECTOR GENERAL ORDNANCE (ADGO), DIRECTORATE OF ORDNANCE (C&S), DDP, DIRECTOR/HR AND CMD / YANTRA INDIA LIMITED