Key Responsibilities
End-to-End Plant Operations
Lead Steel Melting Shop (SMS), Furnace & Rolling Mill operations
Deliver consistent production exceeding 36,000 MT/month
Ensure smooth conversion from scrap/sponge iron to finished TMT bars
Technical & Process Excellence
Drive performance of:
Induction furnaces (uptime, fuel efficiency)
Rolling mill productivity & yield
Implement TPM, TQM, Lean Manufacturing, OEE improvements
Ensure first-time-right quality and process stability
Financial & Cost Control (P&L; Ownership)
Own plant-level manufacturing P&L;
Drive reduction in:
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
Rejections, rework, wastage
Optimize energy, fuel, and consumables
Capacity Expansion & Projects
Lead debottlenecking initiatives
Execute expansion plans from 0.40 MTPA to 0.60 MTPA
Manage capex projects (~₹100–150 Cr) with timelines and ROI focus
Production Planning & Delivery
Align production with sales for OTIF (On-Time In-Full) delivery
Ensure efficient inventory, dispatch, and logistics coordination
Maintenance & Reliability
Ensure 99%+ uptime of furnace and rolling mill
Implement preventive & predictive maintenance systems
Quality & Compliance
Maintain BIS and internal quality standards for TMT bars
Ensure compliance with:




Factory Act
Pollution Control norms
Safety standards
Team Leadership
Lead 200+ on-roll employees + 1000+ contract workforce
Build robust people culture, accountability, and performance mindset
Drive training on TPM, TQM, Quality Circles, etc.
Stakeholder Management
Coordinate with:
Internal teams (Production, Quality, HR, Finance, Logistics)
External stakeholders (PCB, auditors, contractors, customers)

Candidate Profile

Experience:
20+ years in steel/TMT manufacturing
Minimum 5+ years as Plant Head
Must have handled 36,000+ tons/month production
Robust exposure to Rolling Mill + Furnace (SMS) operations

Education:
BE/B.Tech – Mechanical / Metallurgical (preferred)

Key Skills:
Robust technical expertise in TMT Rolling Mill, Steel Melting Shop (SMS), and Continuous Casting Machine (CCM) operations and maintenance.
Should possess comprehensive knowledge of SMS operations, CCM operations, TMT manufacturing processes, and maintenance management of the entire steel plant.
P&L; management and cost optimization
Manufacturing excellence (TPM, TQM, Lean)
Leadership & team management
Strong problem-solving and decision-making

📌 Factory Head Steel Melting Shop & Rolling Mill Chegunta
🏢 Radha Smelters
📍 Chegunta