Job Description:

Purpose of the Role
To provide operational leadership for end-to-end manufacturing operations, covering Pre-
Kiln and Post-Kiln processes & Engineering ensuring safe, effective, cost-effective, and
high-quality production aligned with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
1. Overall Manufacturing Leadership
 Head complete manufacturing operations, including Slip House, Shaping, Drying,
kiln firing, Glazing, assembly, testing, Cutting & grinding etc.
 Develop and execute manufacturing strategies aligned with company goals for
productivity, quality, cost, safety, and delivery.
 Drive operational excellence across all manufacturing functions.

2. Pre-Kiln Operations
 Oversee raw material preparation, slip house, shaping, drying,glazing and kiln
processes.
 Ensure process stability, yield optimization, and reduction of rejections/wastage.
 Implement process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce cycle time.
 Ensure adherence to SOPs, quality standards, and safety norms.

3. Kiln & Post-Kiln Operations
 Ensure effective operation of kilns,



including firing cycles, fuel efficiency, and
temperature control.
 Oversee post-kiln activities such as assembly,cutting & grinding, testing and
inspection.
 Reduce post-kiln defects, handling damage, and rework.
 Optimize production, capacity utilization, and on-time delivery.

4. Quality & Process Excellence
 Ensure compliance with quality systems (ISO & other relevant standards).
 Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for major quality and process issues.
 Collaborate with QA, R&D;, and Engineering teams for product and process
improvements.

5. Cost, Productivity & Efficiency
 Control manufacturing cost, including energy, manpower, consumables, and
maintenance.
 Improve OEE, yield, and productivity metrics.
 Drive Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and continuous improvement initiatives.
 Monitor and achieve budgeted targets.

6. Safety, Health & Environment (SHE)
 Ensure strict compliance with stat

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