Dheeraj Singh is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in manufacturing operations within the tobacco industry, currently serving as Senior Manager of Manufacturing Operations at ITC Limited since July 2009. Dheeraj has a robust background managing high-turnover cigarette factories, overseeing operations for both export and domestic variants, and implementing manufacturing strategies and supply chain initiatives. Previous roles include Assistant Manager in Production and Supply Chain, where Dheeraj led end-to-end operations of a ₹3500 crores factory, and Assistant Product Development Manager, focusing on new product and process development projects. Dheeraj also contributed to quality management and project engineering, notably in the establishment of a green field factory. A graduate in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering from Vellore Institute of Technology, Dheeraj began a career at Rockwell Automation as an intern, fostering skills in PLC systems and SCADA development.