Key Responsibilities

- Optimisation of Raw Mix: Monitor raw mix consistency against available fuel for productivity and cost improvement, plan medium and long-term mix maximising in-house and local sources, work with the Mines and Material teams on low-cost limestone and additives, plan low-cost fuel usage, oversee deposit testing against mines reserve life, and monitor LSF standard deviation in the limestone stockpile and kiln feed
- Quality of Coal, Raw Material, AFR and Packing Bags: Plan and monitor the quality control and assurance system for full conformance to grinding unit and marketing requirements, oversee inspection and control of incoming, in-process and finished materials against the quality plan, monitor material ratios against established parameters, and ensure finished goods meet government norms and UTCL standards
- Legal and Statutory Compliance: Monitor compliance of legal requirements covering quality and bag artwork, and plan proactive renewals with full BIS compliance implemented at the QC laboratories at zero tolerance
- Cost Optimisation: Plan effective resource utilisation to optimise cost, identify cheaper sources and types of fly ash, analyse use of alkali bypass through addition in cement, raw mix additives, the thermal power plant and sale, and optimise power consumption through controlled monitoring of blaine and residue
- System Management: Drive implementation of quality management systems and build a culture of system compliance, oversee NABL compliance, secure quality improvement through IMS objectives, EMS targets and WCM (ABOE) criteria score, monitor WCM (ABOF) MIS against 5S, BCE and hygiene audits, evaluate Kaizen and suggestions, and manage stack monitoring and government approvals
- Safety, Health and Setting: Plan for zero accidents and build a safety culture within the department, monitor compliance with all applicable safety standards to create a hazard-free system,



build awareness of industrial waste usage in raw mix and its impact, ensure abnormalities from daily walkthroughs are reported, and close out FPSA, SPSA, TPSA and external audit findings along with RCN and BCN recommendations before target date
- People Management: Build a conducive work culture that lifts productivity, growth and motivation in the quality function, enable SMART goal setting and performance reviews with HR, identify common training needs for current and future competency requirements, and develop the talent pipeline within the function

Location: multiple locations across India

Reporting Structure

Reporting To: Unit Head (Function: Strategy & Planning)

Reported By: Section Head QC (Quality), Section Head QC (material Handling)

Business and Unit Brief

UltraTech Cement Limited is the cement flagship company of Aditya Birla Group. A USD 9.9 billion company, UltraTech is the world’s largest Cement Company by sales volume and capacity, excluding China.

The Company has a consolidated production capacity of 205.5 Million Tonnes Per Annum (MTPA) of grey cement. The Company’s business operations span UAE, Bahrain, Sri Lanka and India.

UltraTech’s manufacturing footprint comprises of 34 integrated manufacturing units, one Clinkerisation unit, 36 grinding units and 10 bulk packaging terminals. With 465 Ready Mix Concrete (RMC) plants in 167 cities, UltraTech is the largest manufacturer of Ready Mix Concrete in India. It has a slew of speciality concretes that meet specific needs of discerning customers.





UltraTech has a network of over 1.45 lakh channel partners across the country and has a market reach of more than 80% across India. In the white cement segment, UltraTech goes to market under the brand name of Birla White. It has two White Cement units and four Wall Care putty units, with a current capacity of 3.3 MTPA.

In 2025, UltraTech extended its footprint in the construction value chain, through wires and cables segment with a planned capital expenditure of ~ INR 1,800 crore over the next 2 years.

The Company’s social initiatives focus on education, healthcare, sustainable livelihoods, community infrastructure and social causes. Through its CSR initiatives, UltraTech reaches out to more than 1.8 million beneficiaries in over 500 villages across India.

Global Manufacturing Leadership Program

This role is part of the Global Manufacturing Leadership Program (GMLP).

The Global Manufacturing Leadership Program (GMLP) is Aditya Birla Group's flagship leadership hiring initiative focused on building the next generation of manufacturing leaders. Designed for high-potential professionals with a proven track record in manufacturing and operations, GMLP offers accelerated career growth through challenging leadership roles across the Group's diverse businesses, including Cement, Metals, Chemicals, Carbon Black, Pulp & Fibre, Mining, and other global manufacturing operations.

Through GMLP, selected candidates gain exposure to large-scale manufacturing environments, world-class technologies, cross-functional assignments, and mentorship from senior business leaders. The program is aimed at professionals who aspire to move beyond functional excellence and take on broader business and operational leadership responsibilities, while contributing to the long-term growth and transformation of one of the world's leading diversified multinational groups.

📌 Department Head - Quality (Gujarat)
🏢 UltraTech Cement
📍 Gujarat