Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

1. Roll Shop Operations Management

- Plan, organize, and monitor all roll grinding, grooving, and inspection activities in alignment with the rolling program.
- Review and approve roll pass setup ensuring proper assembly for smooth mill operation.
- Track and analyze roll wear, groove performance, and surface quality to optimize roll life and reduce product rejection.
- Manage roll inventory and coordinate timely roll reconditioning and availability of backup rolls.
- Liaise with production and quality teams to address roll-related issues and implement corrective actions.
- Control roll consumption costs and implement optimization measures.

1. Guide Shop Operations

- Supervise guide preparation, inspection, assembly, and maintenance tasks.
- Ensure correct alignment, lubrication, and cooling of guides to prevent defects in rolling.
- Monitor guide wear and failure modes; plan guide reconditioning or replacement activities.
- Manage guide inventory and coordinate procurement or in-house fabrication of spares.
- Lead initiatives to improve guide life and ensure reliability of rolling stands through proper setup.

1. Workshop Mechanical Maintenance Management

- Oversee machining, fabrication, and repair works for WRM components in the mechanical workshop.
- Ensure proper functioning and maintenance of workshop machines such as lathes, milling, drilling, balancing, and welding equipment.
- Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for roll shop, guide shop, and workshop equipment.
- Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation teams to resolve breakdowns and enhance reliability.
- Analyze maintenance logs and breakdown reports to drive continuous improvement.

1. Process Optimization & Performance Improvement





- Analyze roll and guide life data to identify opportunities for process optimization.
- Implement initiatives to reduce downtime, enhance product quality, and improve tool performance.
- Drive cost reduction projects by improving material utilization, maintenance efficiency, and energy consumption.
- Monitor key performance indicators such as roll life, guide life, equipment uptime, and maintenance cost per ton.
- Collaborate with design and operations teams for improvements in roll pass design and tooling efficiency.

1. Safety, Quality Compliance

- Enforce safety standards for all operations within roll shop, guide shop, and workshop.
- Conduct safety inspections, risk assessments, and toolbox talks to ensure zero-incident operations.
- Ensure compliance with 5S, TPM, ISO, and IATF standards in all areas under responsibility.
- Promote awareness of safety, housekeeping, and environmental protection among team members.
- Maintain thorough documentation for audits, incident reports, and compliance checks.

1. Team Leadership & Coordination

- Lead, guide, and train engineers, supervisors, and technicians for high-performance operations.
- Delegate responsibilities effectively and monitor team performance against set objectives.
- Coordinate with production, quality, and maintenance teams for seamless mill operations.
- Foster a culture of discipline, accountability, and continuous learning within the team.
- Support management in manpower planning, skill development, and succession planning.

Education & Experience

- B.E./B.Tech or Diploma in Mechanical, Metallurgical, or Production Engineering.
- Assistant Manager: 8 TO 12 years' experience in WRM Roll Shop, Guide Shop, or Workshop operations in an integrated steel plant of 0.5 MTPA capacity or higher.
- Deputy Manager: 12 TO 15 years of relevant experience, including team handling, process optimization, and cost management.

📌 Deputy Manager / Assistant Manager Roll Shop, Guide Shop & Workshop (Mumbai)
🏢 Sarthee Consultancy
📍 Mumbai