Plant Manager – Inert Gas Atomization (IGA) Metal Powder Plant 1.

Position Designation: Plant Manager Department: Operations / Manufacturing Location: IGA Metal Powder Manufacturing Plant Reports to: Managing Director / CEO / Business Head Direct Reports: Production, Maintenance, Quality, Stores/Logistics and other plant personnel 2. Purpose of the Position To take complete responsibility for the protected, reliable and economical operation of the IGA metal-powder manufacturing plant and to establish stable, repeatable production of powders meeting customer specifications.

The Plant

Manager will be responsible for converting the plant from the trial/commissioning stage into a stable commercial production operation, followed by continuous improvement in productivity, quality, yield and cost. 3.

Key Responsibilities Plant Operations - Production Planning, Production, Plant Stabilization &

- Process Improvement, Quality Control, Maintenance, Safety &
- Environmental Compliance, Inventory &
- Stores, Manpower &
- Training 4.

Qualification Preferred: B.E./B.Tech. in Metallurgy, Mechanical, Production, Electrical, Chemical or related engineering discipline. 6.

Experience Preferred: 8 to 10 years of industrial experience, including significant experience in manufacturing/process plants.





Experience in one or more of the following is desirable: Metal melting Atomization Powder metallurgy Metal powders Foundry Special alloys Vacuum/controlled-atmosphere processing High-temperature process plants Production and maintenance management Experience in setting up or stabilizing a new plant will be a major advantage. 7.

Essential Competencies

Strong process understanding rather than purely administrative experience. Ability to interpret production and laboratory data. Strong troubleshooting and root-cause-analysis capability. Strong safety orientation.

Ability to lead operators, technicians and engineers. Cost-conscious decision making. Good documentation and reporting discipline. Ability to work under trial/commissioning conditions. Strong coordination with technical, commercial and procurement teams.

Understanding of metallurgy and powder characteristics ( preferred ) 8.

Preferred Leadership Characteristics The person should be a hands-on Plant Manager , capable of going to the shop floor, understanding the process, identifying abnormal conditions and taking timely decisions. 9.

Salary : Salary is negotiable and will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience.

📌 Plant / Factory Manager (Hyderabad)
🏢 ORCA Advanced Materials Private
📍 Hyderabad