Dillip Kumar Mishra has taken charge as Executive Director (Materials Management) at Steel Authority of India Limited’s (SAIL) Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP).
A B.Tech graduate in Electrical Engineering, Mishra also holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration. He brings extensive technical and managerial experience across steel plant operations, engineering services and materials management.
Career Journey at SAIL
Mishra joined Rourkela Steel Plant as Assistant Manager in SMS-II (Electrical) on March 1, 1994. He progressed through various roles and became Deputy General Manager-in-Charge of SMS-II (Electrical) in December 2014.
In June 2018, he moved to Durgapur Steel Plant (DSP), where he held several senior positions. These included Chief General Manager (Sintering Plant), Chief General Manager-in-Charge (Iron), Chief General Manager (C&IT) and Chief General Manager-in-Charge (Services).
He took over as Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Salem Steel Plant in January 2024 and was elevated to the post of Executive Director in November 2024.
Focus on Materials Management
With his experience at Rourkela, Durgapur and Salem steel plants, Mishra brings familiarity with RSP’s operations and cross-plant leadership experience.
His appointment is expected to support efforts to optimise supply chain operations, improve procurement efficiency and strengthen material logistics workflows at Rourkela Steel Plant.

