Job Description – General Manager (Steel Manufacturing / DRI)

Position: General Manager – Plant Operations (DRI / Steel Manufacturing)

Location: Chityal, Nalgonda, Telangana

Experience: 13–24 Years

Industry: Steel Manufacturing / Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) / Sponge Iron / Integrated Steel Plants / Ferro Alloys / Metal Manufacturing

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced General Manager to lead and oversee end-to-end plant operations at our DRI/Steel manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in steel manufacturing, particularly in Direct Reduced Iron (DRI), Sponge Iron, Pellet Plants, Ferro Alloys, or integrated steel manufacturing, with a robust background in operations, production, maintenance, safety, quality, and cost optimization.

Key Responsibilities
Lead complete plant operations to achieve production, quality, safety, and profitability targets.
Manage DRI/Sponge Iron production while ensuring optimum utilization of manpower, machinery, and raw materials.




Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce operational costs, and improve plant efficiency.
Monitor production planning, inventory, and dispatch to ensure timely execution.
Ensure preventive and predictive maintenance practices to minimize equipment downtime.
Develop and implement operational strategies for capacity enhancement and process optimization.
Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, environmental norms, and safety standards.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions where required.
Coordinate with procurement, logistics, quality, maintenance, and commercial teams for smooth plant operations.
Lead and mentor production, maintenance, utility, and support teams to build a high-performance culture.
Drive energy conservation, waste reduction, and sustainable manufacturing initiatives.
Prepare production reports, MIS, budgets, and performance reviews for senior ma

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