Umasankar Biswal
About Umasankar Biswal
Umasankar Biswal is an Associate Manager at Amazon Fulfillment Centre in Leeds, United Kingdom, with extensive experience in managing industrial projects across various sectors. His career includes roles at Reliance Industries Limited, Essar, and Drax Group, where he developed expertise in project management, instrumentation, and safety culture.
Current Role at Amazon Fulfillment Centre
Umasankar Biswal has been serving as an Associate Manager at Amazon Fulfillment Centre in Leeds, United Kingdom, since 2019. In this role, he promotes a health and safety culture on-site and acts as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for larger-scale processes and activities. He is involved in conducting 5S audits and is responsible for ensuring efficient operations within the fulfillment center.
Previous Experience in Industrial Management
Prior to his current position, Umasankar Biswal held various managerial roles in the industrial sector. He worked at Reliance Industries Limited as a Manager from 2014 to 2016, managing projects in Jamnagar, Gujarat, India. He also served as a Manager in Control & Instrumentation at MAA DURGA THERMAL POWER CO. LTD. from 2012 to 2014 in Odisha, India, and at Essar from 2011 to 2012. His experience includes overseeing instrument procurement and inventory management in industrial construction projects.
Educational Background
Umasankar Biswal's educational journey began at SCB Medical Public School in Cuttack, Odisha, where he completed his 10th grade from 1986 to 1996. He then attended Utkal University, achieving a Council of Higher Secondary Education from 1996 to 1998. He further pursued a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering at Berhampur University from 1998 to 2002.
Expertise in Project Management
Umasankar Biswal possesses expertise in managing Greenfield projects, coordinating with various departments from project inception to completion. His experience spans diverse industries, including oil and gas refineries, power plants, blast furnaces, and sponge iron plants. He is skilled in using Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office for project management tasks, demonstrating his ability to handle complex project requirements.
Career Progression in Instrumentation
Umasankar Biswal began his career as a Junior Manager in Instrumentation at MESCO STEEL from 2007 to 2011. He then advanced to managerial roles, focusing on control and instrumentation in various industrial settings. His career reflects a steady progression through increasingly responsible positions, culminating in his current role at Amazon Fulfillment Centre.