Role & Responsibilities
- Oversee end-to-end technical operations across steel, mining, alumina, and agro processing units
- Direct daily oversight of 10+ manufacturing units, enforcing plant availability through real-time SCADA systems across TMT, billet, and ATH production lines
- Champion adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies AI/ML predictive maintenance, IoT/SCADA, digital twins — to strengthen backward integration from bauxite mining to TMT bar production
- Develop and execute a 5-year technical roadmap prioritizing automation in billet rolling mills and TMT production, targeting significant capacity uplift
- Lead capex projects for furnace upgrades and multi-site plant automation, owning technical capex budgeting exceeding 1000 Crore over 3 years
- Optimize mining-to-mill logistics for bauxite using GPS-tracked fleets and automated crushers to reduce throughput delays
- Spearhead strategic OEM partnerships for advanced furnace technologies and energy efficiency initiatives
- Drive R&D; for value-added products (high-strength TMT variants)



and evaluate digital twins for bauxite yield forecasting
- Ensure HSE compliance, safety standards, and environmental governance across high-risk mining and manufacturing environments
- Own opex efficiency, cost controls, and working capital optimization across the technical function
- Report quarterly variance analysis to leadership on tech budgets and capex ROI
- Ensure ESG reporting, emissions reduction, and sustainable tech adoption (carbon capture pilots, green steel compliance)

Preferred Candidate Profile
- Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering from a premier institute; MBA or advanced technical certification (PMP, Six Sigma Black Belt) preferred
- 15–20 years of progressive experience in heavy manufacturing, with at least 10 years in CXO/leadership roles at large industrial conglomerates in steel, mining, or metals
- Proven track record in Central India operations, ideally with P&L; own

📌 Chief Technical Officer (Raipur)
🏢 Kindred Talent
📍 Raipur